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  • Consumers of tomorrow developing bad sleep habits

    Furniture Today Staff, February 6, 2012
    We admit that we haven't heard a lot about Gen Z consumers. But this poll data from the National Sleep Foundation provides an intriguing snapshot of the sleep habits of those consumers - who are between the ages of 13 and 18. While they already buy plenty of things, I think it's helpful to view them as the consumers of tomorrow, because they will become home furnishings consumers in their own right when they get out of the home and establish their own lives.  More
  • High-stakes market stocked with gel-cushioned beds

    David Perry, February 6, 2012
    The stakes have never been higher. The cupboards have never been loaded with so many seemingly compelling new products. The competition has never been tougher. That's my overview of the Las Vegas Market that begins as you read this column and prepare to make your bedding rounds in the World Market Center.  More
  • Caffeine helps Americans cope with their tired feelings

    Furniture Today Staff, January 27, 2012
    Had your morning cup of coffee yet? If not, this would be a great time to get it, because our topic this week is something near and dear to many Americans: Caffeine.  More
  • What's new in bedding? See our Vegas preview

    David Perry, January 25, 2012
    It's one of my biggest projects of the year, and one that deserves careful study. It is, quite literally, your guide to what's new and notable at the Las Vegas Market.  More
  • National advertising programs would give bed makers an edge

    David Perry, January 25, 2012
    HIGH POINT - Retailers gave us a long list of answers when we asked them what producers could do that would win them a greater share of business. And those answers provide a handy roadmap for aggressive producers.  More
  • Tempur-Pedic, Serta insights provide leadership lessons

    David Perry, January 22, 2012
    To get some insights on where the industry is headed this year, let's consider two lessons in leadership I witnessed last fall.  More
  • We fearlessly predict where our industry's headed in 2012

    David Perry, January 18, 2012
    This week we put on our prophet's cap, think deeply about where the industry is headed, and fearlessly offer our predictions for 2012. Ready? Here we go:  More
  • In new year, spotlight will illuminate RSAs

    David Perry, January 10, 2012
    Welcome to the new year! In Mattressville, this will be the year of the retail sales associate, those largely unsung heroes of showroom floors. We've got some special things planned this year to help celebrate the achievements of RSAs around the country.  More
  • Presidential election year study says modest unit gains likely

    David Perry, December 22, 2011
    With the next U.S. presidential election less than a year away, it's a good time to examine presidential politics and their effect on the mattress industry. It turns out that there is a bit of a presidential bedding bounce, but it's not where you might expect to find it.  More
  • Presidential election year study says modest unit gains likely

    David Perry, December 22, 2011
    With the next U.S. presidential election less than a year away, it's a good time to examine presidential politics and their effect on the mattress industry. It turns out that there is a bit of a presidential bedding bounce, but it's not where you might expect to find it.  More
  • Green bedding materials are only of average importance to consumers

    Furniture Today Staff, December 8, 2011
    This week we continue our look at the marketing possibilities of eco-friendly bedding materials. Or perhaps we should say the challenges of connecting with consumers on green bedding issues.  More

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