MRC’s program in California also has diverted more than 100 million pounds of materials from landfills The Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program has recycled more than 3 million mattresses in California since its inception in 2016. It offers no-cost, environmentally friendly alternatives to Californians disposing of old mattresses through collection sites, public events […]...
Manufacturer expanding market for its handcrafted, luxury bed sets For Bill Hammer, president of Shifman Mattress Co., running a company with a storied 126-year history presents two ongoing but very different challenges. First, there’s the necessity of protecting the legacy of quality and service at the foundation of the manufacturer’s success. Second, and equally important, […]...
Make plans to attend ISPA’s popular event March 13-14 in St. Petersburg, Florida, for learning and levity with colleagues Join us for the 2019 ISPA Industry Conference at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Florida. The biennial event hosted by the International Sleep Products Association brings together bedding manufacturers, retailers and […]...
The big chill that swept the country early last week forced some attendees to shorten their visits to Las Vegas Market, but Beth English and I lingered long at this busy show. At mattress and sleep accessories showrooms, we took lots of notes and plenty of pictures, and rest-tested (rapidly) many mattresses. Of the macro […]...
Although millennials are the largest demographic group, their growth in the workplace is outpaced by those ages 65-plus. And that has its advantages, according to a Dec. 7 article by Deloitte, a professional services network based in London. First the stats: The U.S. labor market is projected to grow at an average rate of 0.6% […]...
Benefits of Bedtime When your 6-year-old whines about bedtime, take heart. New research reveals that a regular, age-appropriate bedtime in childhood can lead to healthier teens. Researchers at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania, analyzed longitudinal data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, which included 2,196 subjects from 20 U.S. cities. They found […]...