Saturday, October 10, 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...

Accelerating Industry Evolution at the ISPA Sustainability Conference

Now celebrating its fifth year, the International Sleep Products Association’s Sustainability Conference, September 23...

Bringing the Sunshine

As the program manager for the Mattress Recycling Council’s Western Region, Joy Broussard oversees...

Technology and the Smart Sleep Ecosystem

Smart beds, AI-enabled apps, and connected bedroom environments are reshaping sleep technology. But as the category matures, the strongest solutions may be the ones that personalize rest without making consumers obsess over the data.

ISPA EXPO 2026 Wrap-Up

ISPA EXPO 2026 settles into its rhythm quickly. By the time the exhibit hall opens...

Beyond the Mattress: The Rise of the Personalized Sleep System

For years, the conversation in a mattress showroom began and ended the same way:...

The ‘Mattress Industry Trends Report’ Sharpens the Industry Picture for 2025

Each year, the International Sleep Products Association’s “Mattress Industry Trends Report” surveys mattress manufacturers...

Nightcap Q&A With Jordan T. Beck

Jordan T. Beck is part of the fifth generation of the original Sanford/Spears family...

California Dreamer

Even before he joined the Mattress Recycling Council as its program manager for California,...

The Sustainability Conversation

Sustainability has become one of the defining business imperatives of the modern mattress industry....

Nightcap Q&A With Joel Buhr

Entrepreneur and consultant Joel Buhr is the founder of First Direct, a data-driven marketing...

Strategic Thinker

When she’s not leading financial strategies, business analytics, and administrative functions as the chief...

Tempur Sealy International Achieves Milestone Sustainability Recertification

Tempur Sealy International’s two California manufacturing facilities have been recertified as meeting the Sleep...




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