Monday, October 12, 2026

Features

Built to Last: The Family Advantage

In an industry increasingly shaped by private equity buyouts, national retail consolidation, and manufacturing moved overseas, a notable number of bedding and mattress companies remain proudly family owned—as a...

Nightcap Q&A: Steve Maddox

As director of sales for Paramount Sleep Co., Steve Maddox is part of a fourth-generation, family-owned mattress manufacturer....

Where Data Is the Differentiator

In our current economic climate, partnerships within the selling process are crucial.  While the primary relationships may be supplier...

At the Source

Whether it’s called “source reduction,” “waste prevention,” or simply “efficiency,” manufacturers have been finding ways to use materials...

Meet Your ISPA Board

Currently made up of 24 men and women from across the sleep industry, the International Sleep Products Association’s...

Boomers in the Workforce: Addressing the Age Gap & Retaining Valuable Talent

With appreciation, communication and flexibility, companies can keep knowledgeable older employees in the workplace. Brad...

Precision Textiles Celebrates Best Components Supplier Win with N.C. Tree Restoration

Precision Textiles, a nonwovens and laminate provider headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, has been...

Bedding Industry Navigates 2024 Challenges, Eyes Growth in 2025

2024 was another challenging year for the bedding industry but leaders are trying to...

The Gift

Recently, I was part of a group who hosted a party for a dear...

Nightcap Q&A With Allen Platek

Allen Platek is the vice president of new product development at Tempur Sealy International...

2025 Economic Recovery and Growth: A Brighter Outlook

Healthy economic growth — thanks to lower interest rates, a decline in inflation and...

10 Years of Sleep Industry Transformation

Last month marked my 10th anniversary with the International Sleep Products Association. It seems...

Green Manufacturing: A Look At Harrison Spinks’ Sustainability Efforts

Harrison Spinks’ Ethan McGuigan strives for progress, not perfection, in sustainability. As the sustainability systems...

How Innovative Tech Is Transforming Mattress Production

How providers of transportation, law label, testing and other needed servicesare adapting their offerings...

Nightcap Q&A With John Merwin

John Merwin is the founder of Brooklyn Bedding and the CEO of Phoenix-based 3Z...

Hospitality Mattresses: Discover The Top Trends

I love learning something new. Or at least thinking about something in a new...

Nigthcap Q&A With Christina Pennant

Christina Pennant’s professional journey began 20 years ago in the United Kingdom. After stints...




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