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ISPA…The Voice of the Mattress Industry TM

The following is a guest post by Ryan Trainer. The International Sleep Products Association recently adopted the tagline “The Voice of the Mattress IndustryTM” (as a “reformed” attorney, I trademarked it immediately!). I’d like to reflect on what that phrase … Continue reading

What ISPA Can Learn From the NCAA Tournament

The ISPA EXPO 2012 is in the books, and what an event it was. I was able to talk to people from all over the world about their business and what was going on in their countries to drive sales. The lesson there is that even though we have had it tough in the U.S., there are other markets that are much worse off than we are. Continue reading

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At the Heart of the Mattress

When a consumer is buying a mattress, it should deliver the ultimate in comfort, the maximum amount of support, the least motion transfer, the best thermal regulation, and the appropriate durability that will last 10 years or more. How do we deliver those things? Great components, that’s how. Continue reading

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The Power of Community

After attending this year’s ISPA conference in Florida, I noticed a shocking lack of participation among the industry. What can we accomplish in the future if we grow and cooperate as a bedding industry community? Continue reading

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