Bensons for Beds
| Limited | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Cyril Benson |
| Headquarters | Accrington, Lancashire, England, UK |
Number of locations | 270 (August 2013) |
| Products |
Beds Bedroom Furniture Bedsteads Duvets Sofa Beds Mattresses Pillows Divan Beds |
| Owner | Steinhoff International |
| Slogan | We believe everyone deserves a great nights sleep |
| Website | www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk |
Bensons for Beds is Britain's largest bed retailer specialising in beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture. In January 2012 they launched the innovative Comfort Station concept, designed to help make it as easy as possible to find the right mattress and bed.[1][2][3][4][5]
Mission
"We believe everyone deserves a great nights sleep"
History
Originally founded as a general store in 1950 by Cyril Benson, Bensons for Beds opened the first dedicated bed centre in 1972. The company is now based in Accrington, Lancashire and operates as a chain of concessions and stand alone stores. Bensons for Beds is now part of Steinhoff International, which also owns UK furniture brands Harveys and Cargo.
Comfort Station
Bensons for Beds launched the Comfort Station in January 2012 to make it as easy as possible to find the right mattress and bed.
With an easy-to-use comfort rating system, each mattresses and divan are given a comfort rating from 1-5, one being the softest, 5 being orthopaedic grade.
Stores
Bensons for Beds' has over 270 stores throughout England, Scotland & Wales (as of August 2013) following a merger with sister companies Sleepmasters in England, Wales and Northern Ireland along with Bed Shed in Scotland in October 2011.
Awards
Multiple Bed Retailer of the Year - 2012/2013
References
- ↑ "Heritage". bensonsforbed.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ Brignall, Miles. "Bensons for Beds mattress guarantee is giving me nightmares". theguardian.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Bensons for Beds". yell.com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Benson's for Beds". dooyoo.com.uk. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "Bensons for Beds Reviews". reviewcentre .com. Retrieved 8 December 2013.