Sunday, October 11, 2026

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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...

Sticking Points

Between rising inflation, tariff scares, a sluggish housing market, and a post-pandemic spending slump,...

The Evolution of DTC Brands

The mattress marketplace has reached a state of convergence. Traditional legacy brands are working to...

Nightcap Q&A With Jim Turner

As CEO of SABA North America, Jim Turner often finds himself traveling across the...

What Meaningful Industry Engagement Looks Like in Practice

Regulatory requirements are expanding. Sustainability expectations continue to evolve. Supply chains and cost pressures...

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

  2025 was another eventful, challenging year for the sleep products industry. On-and-off-again tariffs created...

Color Me Inspired

Avocado green and harvest yellow. Mauve and forest. Soft gray and cool white. Those were...

Meet Justine Fallon

BedTimes: Describe your role in a few sentences. Justine Fallon: I serve as the vice...

Nightcap Q&A: Susan Mathes

Susan Mathes is executive vice president for Therapedic Worldwide and chair of the Better...

High Point Market Trends for Fall 2025

The season of change lived up to its name at the fall High Point...

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

One good thing about striving to improve your company’s sustainability is that you can...

Nightcap Q&A With Filippo Arnaboldi

Filippo Arnaboldi became the CEO of luxury linen company Frette in 2017. Since taking...

Key Economic Shifts in 2026: What to Watch

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Editor’s Note: The following article provides analysis and a forecast...




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