Snooze News Weekly | May 28 – June 3, 2021
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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 this week.
News
The Latest Issue: The spring edition of Sleep Retailer features up-to-date information on all of this season’s latest mattress collections, sleep products + bedding technologies. Check it out online: bit.ly/2Rixcan | bit.ly/3rTZa8R
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Eclipse is debuting the first products from its new joint venture with the UK-based Millbrook Beds at the spring High Point Market. Get the details on the Windsor 6000 and Windsor 8000 on Sleepretailer.com now.
- Bed Bath & Beyond stocks skyrocketed the other day, as the retailer launched three new, high margin private label brands. Yahoo!Finance has the news.
- The National Retail Federation’s Chief Economist has cast doubt on how we assess retail industry performance these days—he is recommending that a “satellite account” be created to more accurately reflect the impact of online shopping, in particular. | BusinessWire
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Malouf is expanding its distribution network with a new warehouse in South Carolina. We’ve got the details on Sleepretailer.com.
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After nearly three years since Sears went into bankruptcy, the former retail giant’s legal woes continue to drag out. RetailDive explores the ongoing saga.
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Memorial Day provided retailers with a big boost in sales, according to Furniture Today.
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Inflation and inventory continue to pose major challenges for retailers nationwide. Read more over at PYMENTS.
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After hitting record numbers during the pandemic, ecommerce sales are beginning to slow. The Economist tracks this shift in shopping habits.
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Beautyrest has once again teamed up with Christian Siriano – this time on an exclusive wedding-themed mattress collection co-designed by the fashion designer himself. We’ve got the details.
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According to Business Insider, Walmart and Gap are collaborating on a new line of bedding, bath and home decor.
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Sleep Country is expanding its digital footprint, thanks to a new partnership with Best Buy Marketplace.
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Amidst the ongoing shortage of foam materials and increasing prices, HSM is promoting new alternative solutions that can be used to replace or offset the amount of foam in a mattress. Learn more at SleepRetailer.com now.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned “inclined sleepers,” a range of baby sleep products tied to at least 90 accidental deaths. The Washington Post has the story, which includes more details on how these products previously slipped through the cracks of safety regulations.
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What are the best mattresses for heavy people? CNET has a round-up.
Science & Fun Stuff
- TIME rounds up six of the most common sleep myths that could be affecting your relationship.
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Is there a connection between Type 2 diabetes and sleep? Everyday Health explores how the two can impact one another.
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It may be time to dig out the old diary: journaling before bed can help you sleep, says sleep expert Dr. Breus.
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If you’re one of the nearly 22 million people suffering from sleep apnea in the US, you may want to try using a mouthguard at night : a new report says that they can be a more comfortable, easy-to-use solution to obstructed sleep than a traditional CPAP machine.
