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The deadline for the 2024 ISPA Cost Survey has been extended to May 15th.  Please participate in this member paid benefit now.  Participating members receive the report for FREE.  Non-participant cost: $500. The 2024 Cost Survey Report compiles 2023 data to allow analysis of financial and operating performance against industry averages. This report on mattress […] The post ATTN Manufacturers: ISPA 2024 Cost Survey Deadline Extended appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, below the 2.2% consensus forecast. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the real GDP in the first quarter reflects decelerations in consumer spending, exports, and government spending.  While this could be a […] The post The Federal Reserve is Expected to Keep Rates Unchanged This Week appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Researchers directed by Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava at UCLAs Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department tested post-consumer mattress foam to understand the characteristics and variability of sample density, chemical composition, thermal, and mechanical properties. The MRC-funded project provides important information essential to tailoring recycling strategies for different foam types. Please review the complete analysis. The post UCLA Foam Characteristics Research appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Climate disclosure requirements imposed by both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and California are being challenged in the courts. As previously reported by ISPA, California enacted two laws in 2023 that require certain large public and private companies that do business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and their climate-related financial […] The post Lawsuits Have Been Filed Challenging Both Federal and California Climate Disclosure Requirements appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The Colorado legislature has amended a law (CO HB 22-1345) enacted in 2022 that established a product phaseout timeline for specific categories of consumer products that contain intentionally added PFAS. Of relevance to the mattress industry, the original law banned the distribution and sale of: Like the Maine law, the terms juvenile products, textile furnishings […] The post Colorado Legislature Expands Existing PFAS Restrictions in Consumer Products; Awaiting Governors Action appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

ME SP 610 significantly amends Maines existing PFAS in Consumer Products Law. Enacted in 2021, the original law among other things (A) required manufacturers of products sold in Maine with intentionally added PFAS to report specified information to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) effective January 1, 2023; and (B) beginning January 1, 2030, banned […] The post Maine Amends States Existing PFAS Law appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report this week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% last month, up 3.5% from a year ago in March. The index for shelter and gasoline rose in March and combined, contributed to over half of the monthly increase. […] The post Inflation Report Rattles Consumer Sentiment and Small Business Optimism Indices appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...