When shopping for a mattress, finding a retailer can be daunting – fortunately there are multiple choices.
Department stores such as Macy’s and JCPenney may offer mattress sales with dedicated shops onsite that feature friendly staff and quick financing solutions, though selection may be limited.
Department Stores
Department stores like Sears, JCPenney and Macy’s offer an expansive selection of mattresses at lower costs than online and specialty mattress outlets due to hefty overhead expenses such as advertising expenses, salesperson’s commissions and store operating expenses.
However, if you have the time and can visit one of these showrooms in person, they provide an ideal option for shoppers who prefer dealing directly with salesperson and getting an in-person feel of mattresses. Plus, many stores provide various brands so you can see which are best suited for you and which are suitable for the best sleep solutions.
Purchase mattresses directly from their manufacturer can often be the best solution, since you avoid paying markup from stores and get the lowest possible price. Furthermore, most direct-to-consumer mattress companies have flexible return/exchange policies so you can be certain your mattress fits you perfectly.
Furniture and home furnishing stores commonly carry mattresses as part of their selection. While their selection may not match up with that offered in mattress-focused showrooms, furniture/home furnishing stores tend to provide convenient shopping environments where multiple pieces or an entire bedroom set may be purchased at once with more reasonable pricing during sales events.
Mattresses sold in these retailers usually come from high-rated brands, giving you confidence that the mattress you’re purchasing will be of excellent quality. Many also boast excellent customer service, offering free delivery.
Some specialty mattress companies boast both physical and online locations to sell their mattresses quickly and conveniently to multiple markets at once. Their strong online presence also allows customers from across the nation to reach them directly.
Nolah and MOLECULE offer online mattress retailers designed specifically for e-commerce, making their selection easily searchable while offering flexible returns or exchanges in case customers aren’t fully satisfied with their purchase.
Specialty Stores
There are a variety of specialty mattress stores that provide more tailored experiences than larger department stores or major chains. While these mattress shops may carry a smaller selection of mattresses, they may provide greater customization of beds to meet individual needs more easily than larger chains do. Furthermore, specialty stores often run sales or have coupons that can save you money when buying a bed.
Well-known mattress retailers typically offer showrooms so their customers can view their products directly. This allows the retailer to be the direct source for customers, cutting out an intermediary and driving down prices. Furthermore, these retailers typically provide more generous sleep trials and guarantee policies.
General furniture stores may stock limited selections of mattresses, and offer salespeople to answer inquiries about them. Unfortunately, their staff members may be less knowledgeable than at dedicated mattress stores and may have less options available to show customers.
Warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam’s Club may offer mattresses at competitive prices. Although these stores may only carry certain sizes on display, the mattresses they do sell tend to come packaged like “mattress-in-a-box.” In addition, warehouse clubs often provide discounts or coupons exclusive only to them on purchases made.
Finding an affordable mattress might involve shopping online through third-party sites that feature mattresses from multiple manufacturers. Such sites allow shoppers to easily compare different models at once, which may help narrow down the choices. It is important to keep in mind that some third-party websites have shorter trial periods than original mattress manufacturers.
If you prefer shopping directly from manufacturers, the ideal place to find a mattress may be their website or sales event. By going direct you can avoid middlemen and secure yourself an excellent price on one. Many brands also advertise promotions clearly on their websites and may offer special savings during holidays and sales events.
Online Stores
Your local department store is likely your go-to option when shopping for mattresses, but there are other retail venues you should consider, including specialty stores, online platforms and other types of physical retail locations. Each option may have advantages or drawbacks depending on your personal tastes and budget constraints.
Many online-only mattress companies, such as Tuft & Needle, Leesa, Casper, Helix and Nest Bedding offer showrooms located in select cities where consumers can visit to try out their mattresses firsthand and receive a generous trial period (usually 100 nights) as well as money-back guarantees should anything not go according to plan with their purchase.
Walmart mattresses are also highly-acclaimed, as their Allswell brand received high marks from our panel of experts. Allswell provides luxurious quality at a lower price point with memory foam and hybrid options plus pillow/sheet sets; additionally they offer concierge delivery/setup at no additional fee – which make this an attractive choice.
Amazon is an excellent way to purchase mattresses, offering a comprehensive selection from major mattress brands as well as their own private-label selections. Their website makes shopping simple by providing plenty of details about each mattress – such as features, benefits and construction details – as well as being tailored specifically towards size and sleep style preferences.
If you prefer traditional brick-and-mortar shopping, Mattress Firm and Sleepy’s may offer mattresses. With over 300 locations nationwide, chances are good you can find one nearby; their expansive selection of innerspring, hybrid, and memory foam mattresses ranges from standard twin and queen sizes all the way through California king.
Overstock offers an impressive variety of home goods at unbeatably competitive prices, including mattresses from big names like Tempur-Pedic and Serta at unbeatably reasonable prices. In addition to offering such wide selection, Overstock provides their products with a 100-night home trial and free shipping – something many other retailers don’t offer.
Marketplaces
Department stores such as Macy’s, Sears, and JCPenney often feature dedicated mattress sections. If you find yourself shopping here often with your credit card in hand, it may be convenient to stop by their mattress section on your way out and grab one while on your way home – however these stores tend to provide limited selection and may favor certain brands and manufacturers over others.
If you do decide to visit one of these stores, the sales teams are likely to be very knowledgeable about all available mattresses due to being trained directly by mattress companies. Furthermore, these stores may provide special offers like financing or protectors; however they usually come with higher prices due to having physical showrooms.
Some specialty stores like Tempur-pedic, Ortho Mattress and Sleep Number offer both in-store and online shopping to their customers. Their prices tend to resemble department stores as they still need to cover rent and staff salaries.
Some mattress companies sell their products exclusively online through marketplaces like Amazon and Helix. Customers take an easy quiz and are then matched with their ideal mattresses, along with detailed information about various models and materials to make an informed decision about which to purchase. Helix goes further, providing comparison tools as well as reviews from previous customers to assist shoppers in making this choice.
Online mattresses tend to be much more affordable than their in-store counterparts and many online retailers provide generous trial periods (usually 100 nights or more) so shoppers can easily find one that suits them. Shopping online also makes it easy to avoid marketing pitches and uncomfortable sales tactics found at many in-store mattress experiences – although in-person testing of any mattress you plan on purchasing, especially one transitioning from innerspring to hybrid or memory foam can help ensure it fits you properly before making a final purchase decision.
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