Category Archives: Podcast

Mark Hobson | Podcast

In the latest episode of the Sleep Retailer Podcast, we're joined by Mark Hobson, a long-time sleep industry consultant currently working with the UK-based Silentnight brand. In this broad discussion, we explore the impact of supply chain disruptions and price increases, what it has been like trying to introduce a new brand...

In the latest episode of the Sleep Retailer Podcast, we caught up with Sheila Long-O’Mara, executive editor at Furniture Today, to discuss the role of trade media in today’s bedding industry landscape - at a time when market cycles are out of whack and companies are reevaluating their product introduction strategies. She...

In this episode, Michael Magnuson, founder of GoodBed.com, gives us a sneak peek at the company’s new podcast series and shares some key trends impacting the bedding industry right now. As an online resource for mattress shoppers, GoodBed has a valuable vantage point into how consumer behavior has evolved over...

For this episode, Bill Hammer, president of Shifman Mattresses, joins us to talk about department stores, digital marketing and his brand’s ongoing commitment to craftsmanship. As a luxury mattress maker, he has a unique perspective on how the industry has had to adjust due to the pandemic—and what kind of marketing support...