251. Are We in a Mattress-Store Bubble? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 9, 2016 · 36 MIN

251. Are We in a Mattress-Store Bubble?

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You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You've seen them — everywhere! — and often clustered together, as if central planners across America decided that what every city really needs is a Mattress District. There are now dozens of online rivals too. Why are there so many stores selling something we buy so rarely?

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251. Are We in a Mattress-Store Bubble?

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