Snooze News Weekly | Nov. 24 – Dec. 2, 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 and writing about this week.
In The News
BedInABox Partners With Women In Trucking: E-Commerce bedding company BedInABox recently announced a formal partnership with Women In Trucking (WIT). Its SleepDog Mattress brand—designed to fit in most sleeper cabins—is the first ever WIT member approved product. | Sleep Retailer
Cyber Monday Spending To Slow As Shoppers See Fewer Deals: U.S. retailers’ online sales likely slowed this Cyber Monday, as fewer discounts and limited choices due to global supply-chain disruptions deterred shoppers, but other data points suggested American consumers are in pretty good health.| Reuters
Ergomotion Achieves HIPAA Compliance: Ergomotion, a global leader in adjustable bed base design and manufacturing, recently earned its Seal of Compliance through the Compliancy Group’s proprietary Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) solution, The Guard, proving its adherence to HIPAA compliance, data privacy and security. | Sleep Retailer
Puffy Voted Best Mattress For Better Sleep: According to a recent press release, Puffy has numerous accolades under its belt and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, CNet, Sleep Matters, Best Mattresses Guide, and more.| PR Newswire
Serta Adds Luxury Series To Hospitality Portfolio: Featuring a modern design, luxurious lofted quilting and innovative foams, the all-new Serta Hospitality Luxury Series combines beautiful details with increased durability— defining a new, contemporary luxury bedding category. | Sleep Retailer
Ruched Bedding, The Most Divisive Homeware Trend Yet: Wherever you fall in the debate, ruched bedding is a genuinely interesting take, something that has been standardized for years. | Refinery 29
Spring Air Unveils Next Generation Chattam & Wells Lineup: Bedding manufacturer Spring Air International recently unveiled its next generation Chattam & Wells collection in honor of the brand’s 25th anniversary at its recent licensee summit in Boston.| Sleep Retailer
Retail Workers Are Thinking Of Quitting Before The Holiday Season Is In Full Swing: With reasoning ranging from pandemic burnout, low pay to lack of flexibility, the great resignation continues. | Business Insider
Malouf Foundation Highlights OnWatch: On giving Tuesday, Nov. 30th 2021, the Malouf Foundation invited retailers to make an impact by taking the free OnWatch training at IAmOnWatch.org. Powered by the Malouf Foundation, OnWatch is a survivor-led, one-hour training designed to empower individuals to recognize and report sex trafficking.| Sleep Retailer
Zinus Is Launching A Luxe Memory Foam Mattress: Zinus, an e-commerce home goods company that specializes in mattresses, has launched a new luxe version of its best-selling mattress, the Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress. | Furniture Today
Corsicana Appoints New Senior Project: Bedding producer Corsicana Mattress is taking steps to bolster its product development team by appointing 23-year industry veteran, Geri Frank, to the position of senior product manager. | Sleep Retailer
Why Retailers Are Fighting Vaccine Mandates Ahead Of The Holidays: The Biden administration has called on major companies to help fight the pandemic. Big chains want to get past the holiday staffing crunch first. | New York Times
Health, Wellness & The Science Of Sleep
6 Foods For Better Sleep: What you eat can negatively affect your sleep. For example, avoiding large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime is important and certain foods contain natural substances that may help promote a good night’s sleep. | WTOP News
Clinical Study Shows Sleep Training For Older Adults Can Prevent Depression: A new clinical study revealed that therapeutic sleep training can ease symptoms of depression in older adults. The form of cognitive behavioral sleep training, tabbed CBT-I, helps teach adults how to break bad habits to prep their mind and body for a good night’s sleep. | USA Today
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