The Memorial Day Mattress Markdown: A Troubling Respite from Ongoing Price Gouging The annual Memorial Day mattress sales have descended upon us once more, promising discounts on popular models.
However, a closer examination reveals that these "deals" are often the result of clever marketing rather than genuine reductions. Manufacturers like Helix Sleep and Saatva have been accused of price gouging for years.
They inflate their products' sticker prices in anticipation of sales events, only to offer what appears to be a discount when the time comes.