Bensons for Beds opens 15 stores in three weeks at ex-Carpetright sites
Bensons for Beds has opened 15 stores in three weeks at former Carpetright locations.
In August, the furniture retailer acquired 19 former Carpetright stores following the flooring retailer’s collapse into administration.
The acquisitions formed part of Bensons for Beds’ long-term expansion strategy, as it targets up to 40 new stores over the next few years.
The retailer has also opened its first high street store in Sutton, and has returned to Northern Ireland for the first time in four years with an opening in Belfast.
The new stores are located in:
- Aberdeen
- Ashton
- Bath
- Belfast
- Canterbury
- Edmonton
- Exeter
- Gillingham
- Irvine
- Kettering
- Oldbury
- Salisbury
- Slough
- Solihull
- Sutton
- Torquay
Nick Collard, chief executive of Bensons for Beds, said: “The scale of openings we have managed to take on in the last few weeks is unprecedented by us as a business and is a huge feat for any retail business, particularly in the current economic climate.
“Whilst market conditions have remained challenging, Bensons will be well placed to capitalise on a recovery in the market.
“This is all due to the continuing transformation of the business to become the leading bed specialist, offering expert advice and fantastic value for money, all going towards helping our customers get a great night’s sleep.”