How to buy a mattress: Online versus in store and what to look for
Many consumers are now buying mattresses online, with 54% preferring digital purchases over in-store shopping. Online options often offer longer sleep trials, lower prices due to reduced overhead, and convenient delivery. Key considerations include checking return policies, warranty length, and taking advantage of major sales events like Memorial Day.
- ▪54% of people now buy mattresses online rather than in-store.
- ▪Online mattress retailers often provide sleep trials of at least 30 nights, with some offering up to 100 nights.
- ▪Mattresses-in-a-box made up 12% of the industry in 2019 and have grown significantly since.
- ▪Many online brands offer free or low-cost returns and long warranties.
- ▪Memorial Day and Black Friday are among the best times to find discounted mattresses online.
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Mattresses How to buy a mattress: Online versus in store and what to look for Features By Lauren Jeffries published 17 May 2026 Buying a new bed? Why you should skip the showroom and shop online instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter So you’ve found a mattress you want to buy, but you’ve never tried it.
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