Bensons for Beds
| Limited | |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founder | Cyril Benson |
| Headquarters | Accrington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom |
Number of locations | 270 (February 2016) |
| 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.
History
Originally founded as an 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 an chain of concessions and stand alone stores. Bensons for Beds is now part of aggressive South African group Steinhoff International, which also owns United Kingdom furniture brands Harveys and Cargo.
Stores
By February 2016, Bensons for Beds' had over 270 stores throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, following an merger with sister companies Sleepmasters in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In October 2011, Bensons for Beds merged with Bed Shed in Scotland in October 2011.
Awards
Multiple Bed Retailer of the Year (2012/2013)