A Practical Guide to Selling Better Sleep – Not Just Bedding
The Retailer’s Sleep Bible is India’s first no-fluff, field-tested guide for home textile retailers.
Written by industry veteran Devang Dalal, this book arms retailers with the tools, clarity, and confidence to sell solutions, not specs.
It covers the 7 essential bedding categories — Mattress, Pillow, Bedsheet, Comforter, Quilt, Cushion, and Blanket — from the lens of customer.
Why This Book Matters
Customers today are:
Confused by too many options
Asking detailed questions about sleep posture, temperature, back pain,etc.
Expecting advice, not just a price tag
And most salespeople are not trained to answer those.
This book fills that gap — helping you:
Turn product specs into clear customer benefits
Confidently recommend the right bedding for each user
Build loyalty and repeat sales through education and trust
Who Should Read This
This book is a must-have if you're:
A home textile retailer (offline or online)
A store owner looking to train your staff
A brand distributor, regional head, or product trainer
A category buyer for modern trade or ecommerce
A sales professional in the bedding business
It’s also useful for interior designers, category planners, and trade professionals who wish to speak the language of better sleep.
What’s Inside the Book
The Truth About Thread Count — and what customers should really focus on
How to Recommend Pillows Based on Sleep Position & Pain Areas
Comforter GSM Explained — For Indian climates and AC rooms
How to Explain Fabric, Weave & Finish in Simple Language
How to Handle Customer Objections with Science, Not Sales Talk
Positioning Yourself as a Sleep expert, Not Just a Retailer
About the Author – Devang Dalal
Devang Dalal is one of India’s most trusted names in the home textile industry. A Chartered Accountant turned entrepreneur, he has built Bianca Home into a national brand known for design, quality, and sleep innovation.
He also led the India launch of Nautica Home, and has personally met 300+ retailers across 14 states to understand the pulse of the Indian bedding market.
This book distills over 15 years of experience into one ready-to-implement field guide.
Forward By - Kishore Biyani
“Category creation is a cornerstone of retail and consumer business, and Devang's sincere and insightful effort is a step forward in this direction. This exploration is a valuable resource for textile professionals and consumers alike, shedding light on a rapidly growing category.”
— Kishore Biyani, Founder, Future Group
What Industry Leaders Are Saying
“We trained our staff using just two chapters — and our customer conversations transformed immediately.”
— Store Owner, Pune
“Devang makes sleep science easy to understand — and easier to sell.”
— Sales Head, Home Décor Franchise
Want to Buy in Bulk or Talk to the Author?
If you’d like to:
Order the book in bulk for your sales team
Invite Devang Dalal for a training session or industry talk
Feature the book in your retail chain or corporate event
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