Bensons for Beds returns to Burnley with six-figure investment in new store

The new store, which officially opened on Friday 17th July, represents a six-figure investment from the specialist bed and mattress retailer and has created five new local jobs, including one Store Manager role, two full-time roles and two part-time roles.

The opening marks an important Lancashire milestone for Bensons. Burnley will be the closest Bensons for Beds store to the company’s Accrington headquarters, just 9 miles away, and is also only a five-minute walk from the retailer’s Customer Contact Centre at Kingsway House in Burnley town centre, which opened in April 2025.

The new Burnley store was officially opened by the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor Saeed Chaudhary, who joined local Bensons colleagues for a ribbon-cutting to mark the occasion.

The store will be led by local Store Manager Kathryn Adams, who will lead a new team helping customers find the right sleep solutions through expert advice, product guidance and Bensons’ in-store SleepPRO 2 technology.

Burnley has been identified as one of the largest UK markets where Bensons did not currently have store representation. The new store is located on one of the town’s strongest retail parks, close to Burnley town centre and alongside major retailers including Sainsbury’s and Currys.

Carrie Westwell, Chief People & Culture Officer at Bensons for Beds, said: “Returning to Burnley is an important milestone for Bensons and a clear signal of the progress we are making as we continue to strengthen our store estate in the communities where our customers live and shop.

“This opening is particularly meaningful because it brings Bensons back to one of the communities closest to our Lancashire roots, our Accrington headquarters and our Burnley Customer Contact Centre. It also reflects the important role our stores continue to play in helping customers access expert advice, trusted products and the right sleep solution for their needs.”

Kathryn Adams, Store Manager at Bensons for Beds Burnley, said: “As someone local to Burnley, I’m incredibly proud to be leading the new store team. We’re looking forward to welcoming customers through the doors, helping them find the right bed or mattress for their needs and showing them the expert advice and technology we can offer in store.”

Councillor Saeed Chaudhary, Mayor of Burnley, said: “’I’m delighted to welcome the opening of Bensons for Beds in Burnley. This investment is a positive vote of confidence in our town, creating a welcoming space for customers and supporting our local economy’.

Customers visiting the new Burnley store will be able to explore a wide range of beds, mattresses, bedroom furniture and sleep solutions, including Bensons’ own brands and leading names such as Mammoth, Hypnos, iGel, Tempur, Sealy and Simba.

The Burnley opening supports Bensons’ wider strategy to strengthen its national store estate and grow its presence in key local markets, while continuing to invest in the colleague-led service and expert advice that sits at the heart of the business.

Photographer: Paul Adams.