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In the months between our spring issue and now, we’ve seen the bedding industry really step up and adapt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This includes waves of relief strategy, with donations of both money and personal protective equipment, mattresses and factory space— and manufacturers fulfilling healthcare needs at cost to keep workers employed. This ability to pivot on short notice has allowed companies to offer vital support in a time of great need.
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eceiving ongoing updates about char- itable donations and new relief pro- grams has been a poignant reminder of what a caring and courteous industry this is. While the following is not a comprehensive list, we wanted to highlight some of companies that have contributed to valiant relief efforts during this unprecedented crisis: BEDGEAR, Corsicana, Customatic, Diamond Mat- tress, Eclipse International, Gold Bond, Hickory Springs, Naturepedic, PureCare, ReST, Reverie, Spring Air, Therapedic and many more. Not only does the bedding industry care and give back—it’s also resilient and solu- tion-oriented. As retailers begin to cautiously reopen, companies continue to step up with inventive ecommerce strategies, new clean- liness protocols and tools to safely facilitate in-person and online selling. We honed in on a one such brand for the
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cover of this issue. Over the past two years, Corsicana has underwent a show-stopping re- brand. This sense of momentum has not been hindered by the onset of the pandemic. In ad- dition to supplying PPE and hospital beds to organizations in need, the company continues to support retailers with consumer insights, comprehensive ecommerce solutions and high-style affordable luxury lineups. Read more about the sense of vitality, teamwork and value inherit to the Corsicana brand in our cover story.
Throughout the past few months at home, we’ve also been taking some time to catch up with industry leaders. The pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life, both personal and professional. We were curious to hear how company presidents have been taking care of themselves and their teams. Read more about what executives had to say in our Q&A and also listen to our podcast series “Motivating During The Pandemic” at
Sleepretailer.com. Finally, as consumers continue to weather financial uncertainties in the coming months, we thought it might be useful to highlight financing solutions in
this issue’s Product
Focus. These days, there are a number of in- novative new programs that retailers can use to encourage shopping and take the strain off consumers who might be low on cash up front. In times of economic anxiety, sleep continues to be an essential part of life—and these financing solutions ensure that every- one has access to the products they need to get the rest they need. We know the coming months will con- tinue to be uncharted territory for the bed- ding and mattress industry and broader re- tail category. But we also know that when faced with challenges, time and time again this industry steps up with smart solutions and a lot of heart. —Chris Schriever
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