February 11 – 17, 2022
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Each week, we find, curate and share the most relevant bedding and mattress news stories from across the web. Check out what we’re reading and writing about this week.
In The News
International Chiropractors Association Association Endorses MLILY: The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) gave its endorsement to all MLILY USA products and will collaborate with the mattress manufacturer to jointly develop new products in the future. Under the terms of the agreement, the ICA seal will appear on the MLILY-branded products. | Sleep Retailer
Serta Recalls Mattresses Due To Fire Hazard: 800 Serta mattresses were recalled by the company due to their violation of Federal Mattress Flammability rules. | Consumer Product Safety Committee
Jared & Philip Carlitz Join Father Stuart At BIA: Bedding Industries of America (BIA) recently announced that Jared and Philip Carlitz, sons of founder Stuart Carlitz, have joined the company in senior leadership roles. | Sleep Retailer
Make Your Bed Look Like It’s Floating: A floating platform bed can add an interesting aesthetic and dimension to your bedroom—and they’re relatively inexpensive to make and install yourself. There are some things to consider before you dive in, though, from both a design and safety perspective. Learn more. | Lifehacker
Home Furnishings Vet Joins Steinreich As SVP: Steinreich Communications Group, Inc., an international public relations firm, recently appointed Kimberley Wray, one of the most respected names in marketing and communications in the home furnishing industry, as senior vice president and leader of its home furnishings practice. | Sleep Retailer
This NYC Hotel Just Debuted 5 Sleep Suites With AI Powered Beds: n the city that never sleeps, there’s now one place that ensures a good night’s rest. This week, Park Hyatt New York announced the debut of its Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite, new 900-square-feet rooms dedicated to proper rest and relaxation.| Travel + Leisure
Latexco Design Combines Ventilation & Zone Comfort: Foam producer Latexco US is launching Silhouette, a unique mattress core design combining ventilation and multi-zoned comfort. | Sleep Retailer
Retail Sales Surge In January: Despite inflation, retail sales increased 3.8% in January, well ahead of the 2.1% estimate and much better than the 2.5% decline in December. | CNBC
Glassdoor Designates Malouf A Top Place To Work In 2022: Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which recognizes the Best Places to Work in 2022 for large employers, recently recognized Malouf Home. The Employees’ Choice Award, now in its 14th year, is based solely on the input of employees. | Sleep Retailer
Does Sleep Tech Work?: The Economist says that ~40% of sleep-wearable users “abandoned their device” when the effects didn’t take hold. Also, the tech lacks the “gold standard” to prove health efficacy: randomized controlled clinical studies. | The Hustle
Health, Wellness & The Science Of Sleep
How Light Affects Your Sleep: The bigger the contrast between night and day, the better you sleep. Read more about how to how to make that happen. | Wirecutter
The One Time It’s Ok To Sleep In: If you ask clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., aka “the sleep doctor,” the secret to getting good sleep, he’ll tell you it all comes down to wake-up time. But even he is willing to bend the rules, for the right reason. But, in this article, he shares the one time it’s OK to sleep in later than normal. | Mind Body Green
Can More Sleep Cause Weight Loss?: Scientists have recently investigated the potential role of sleep education in weight loss programs. Get the scoop! | Medical News Today
