Understanding how long the coronavirus lives on surfaces can help you keep your store and products clean and safe for consumers.

The novel coronavirus is changing virtually every aspect of daily life — and mattress retailers certainly aren’t immune.

In mid-April, CNN estimated 97% of the U.S. population was under some version of a stay-at-home order, with states and localities implementing further restrictions each day. What’s defined as an “essential business” that is allowed to remain open varies somewhat from place to place. Many mattress retailers have been forced to close, while others have chosen to shut their doors or have dramatically changed their operations. Read more.