March 18 – 24, 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
Naturepedic Promotes EOS Lineup: Handcrafted and made without harmful chemicals, the EOS GOTS Certified Organic mattress collection provides healthier quality sleep with breathable layers of certified organic cotton, wool, and organic-approved latex. | Sleep Retailer
Here’s How Retail Investors Are Hedging Against Market Volatility: According to a recent American Association of Individual Investors investor sentiment survey, nearly 46% of retail investors are feeling bearish about the market. It’s an increase of 16% from the average weekly numbers. To hedge the risk, investors are leaning heavily on individual stocks and exchange-traded funds. | CNBC
Serta Expands Perfect Sleeper Line: Committed to providing the most comfortable sleep solutions, across price points and form factors, Serta is expanding one of its most popular lines: the Perfect Sleeper collection. The expansion introduces two distinctive new models.| Sleep Retailer
The Best Wooden Bed Frames: A curated round-up of bed frames from brands like West Elm, Tuft & Needle, Pottery Barn and more. | Architectural Digest
NMG Offers PayPal Integration For Members: Addressing the consumer need for simplified payments, Nationwide Marketing Group is launching a new collaboration with PayPal, one of the most recognizable digital payment solutions. | Sleep Retailer
3 Reasons Physical Retail Will Survive The Metaverse: The metaverse offers a unique form of marketing that physical retail actually stands to benefit from. Expect physical retail to place more emphasis on the experience going forward—a focus we’ve been seeing for a while now.| The Motley Fool
Corsicana CEO Michael Thompson Resigns: After making significant contributions to the company, Michael Thompson recently announced his resignation as chief executive officer of Corsicana Mattress Company. | Sleep Retailer
Is A Double Bed The Same As A Full?: If you’re wondering whether you need to choose between a full-size mattress or double bed, wonder no more: They’re the exact same size. | US News
MLILY To Bolster Digital Marketing With New Hire: MLILY USA recently turned to home furnishing veteran Ryan Farber as its new VP of marketing. He will manage all aspects of the department, with a special focus on expanding the brand’s digital platforms.| Sleep Retailer
How To Dispose Of A Mattress Recycling And Donation: There are now a growing number of more ethical ways to dispose of a mattress and without adding to landfill. Learn more about them. | TechRadar
Sleep Number Unveils New Sleep Research Findings: Sleep Number Corporation announced new studies using its 360 smart bed at World Sleep 2022, the international meeting of the World Sleep Society in Rome. | Sleep Retailer
LifeLabs Develops Thermally Efficient Bedding: After launching what it calls the world’s warmest coat, textile lifestyle brand LifeLabs pivots to keeping people cool with its new CoolLife bedding and sleepwear lines. | Sourcing Journal
City Of Hope Highlights Annual Fundraisers: The annual West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament, supported by the home furnishings industry, has a significant impact on City of Hope’s mission to provide world-class care, treatments and innovative research to patients with cancer and diabetes. | Sleep Retailer
The Surprising Start Of Your Favorite Retail Formats: Who created the first supermarket and department store and how are these sectors performing today? Find out the answer to this question and more in this article exploring the evolution of retail. | Loss Prevention Media
GhostBed’s Venus FIT Layer Drives Retailer Interest: GhostBed says retailer interest in its six-model Venus Williams mattress collection has been “outstanding” due to its exclusive Venus FIT (far infrared technology) layer, a heat-activated element that absorbs body temperature, resulting in a better night’s sleep. | Sleep Retailer
Health, Wellness & The Science Of Sleep
Sleep Experts Weigh In On Permanent Standard Time vs. DST: Sleep experts tend to agree with U.S. lawmakers about getting rid of the twice-per-year time shift, with one exception: they typically call for standard time rather than daylight saving time. | WebMD
How Your Sleep Position Can Impact Health & Appearance:Being well rested supports good health in myriad ways. How your body is positioned can help promote the best beneficial sleep. Medical professionals weigh in on how each sleep position can impact you. | WTOP
Why Good Sleep Promotes Healthy Weight: You might not even realize it, but there’s a direct correlation between how well you slept last night and your appetite today, and the research to back up this claim is abundant. Learn more. | Mind Body Green
