Bob Phibbs, AKA the Retail Doctor, held a webinar recently where he offered five ways to handle under-performing stores. But what does under-performing mean? Read More
In a recent conversation with Goodbed’s Mike Magnuson and Jeff Cassidy on the Mike It Up Show, Larry Miller, CEO of Sit'N Sleep, had some insightful information to share with the industry. We’ve rounded up some of the best advice he offered so you can use it to grow your business as well. Read More
What does your pillow do all day when you’re not sleeping on it? Read More
So much happened at the ISPA's recent Sustainability Conference, and Mattman — who was on the scene — offers an exclusive report. Read More
The FAM gets the scoop on two new American Mattress stores than recently opened in Florida. Read More
Are you in the mattress business or are you in the life improvement business? It’s an important distinction because they deliver much different margins and require a different approach in just about every aspect of your business. Read More
For years, regardless of what actually took place during a market, the story that the trade press would report was remarkably predictable—“Traffic was mixed, but order writing was strong.” Read More
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off the new year with amazing technological introductions, from Cadillac’s InnerSpace autonomous car, to Astell&Kern's first "carryable" headphone amplifier. But notably, there were quite a few innovations in the sleep and bedding category. Here are a few of The FAM’s favorites: Read More
Once every decade. That’s how often a customer walking through your door shops for a mattress. This is your one chance to transform that person’s life by putting them on a path to better sleep. Read More
Have you heard about sleep tours? No, we’re not talking about the metal band. A Hong Kong tour company took note of how many people fell asleep on its busses and stepped up to capitalize on it. Read More
The secret is the shoes.
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Did you know that March 18, 2022 is World Sleep Day? Read More