Mattress Sales Off to a Tough Start in 2008


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By David Gill
NEW YORK–Retailers of mattresses and bedding products aren’t resting very easily at the moment.
Retail executives and financial analysts who follow the industry said the weakness at retail experienced during the latter part of 2007 has leaked into 2008. Thanks to an obviously lagging economy and consumer concerns, both store sales and foot traffic are down for January and February.