Bensons for Beds has acquired 19 former Carpetright stores after their administration in July.

The retailer intends to commence trading from the new locations over the course of the next few months and is seeking former Carpetright employees to join them.

The locations of the former stores are spread across the country in Aberdeen, Ashton, Belfast, Cantebury, Edmonton, Exter, Irvine, Kettering, Old Kent Road, Oldbury, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Slough, Sutton, Torquay, Bath. Eastbourne, Gillingham and Solihull.

Nick Collard, Chief Executive at Bensons for Beds said: “Increasing the number of Bensons stores remains a key growth priority and we are excited about this opportunity to take on 19 store units.

“Today’s announcement supports our overall plan to expand our current 162 strong store estate to over 200 over the next few years.”

“Whilst market conditions for higher ticket purchases have remained very challenging, Bensons has continued to make real progress, by remaining focused on those things in our control.”

“Since our return to profitability in 2023, we’ve continued to see significant market share gains across all our core categories, reflecting the hard work from all our colleagues across the organisation.

“This work, alongside the announcement today on the new stores, leaves us well placed when the wider market starts to recover, allowing us to realise the longer term ambitions for Bensons and its colleagues.”