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Emma Carlton

Buying and Merchandising Manager

Working at Bensons

How long have you worked at/with Bensons for? 10 years

Why Bensons for Beds?  

Bensons is a renowned retailer in the UK, who puts the customer first; creating products which are innovative, great quality and affordable. Who wouldn’t want to work for a company like this?!

Expertise

What do you specialise in?

Pillows and Duvets

Relevant qualifications

HND in Business Studies

Industry experience

I have gained a wealth of experience from setting up products to managing a team and for the last 6 years working within the Buying team. Prior to this I worked at CSL (now Sofology) for 8 years; so, you could say retail has always been in my blood.

What Emma’s colleagues have to say about her…

Pam JohnsonHead of Buying

Pam Johnson

“Emma is a fundamental part of the Bensons’ team, her wealth of breadth and knowledge is invaluable. Emma’s drive, determination, and tenacity ensures we provide our customers with the market leading products to suit our customer individual needs, at great value prices. ”

​10 Tips For Hosting Your Kid’s First Sleepover
December 5, 2022-Emma Carlton

​10 Tips For Hosting Your Kid’s First Sleepover

Attending a sleepover is a rite of passage for every child. But for parents, hosting this all important activity can be a real challenge and you’ll probably have loads of questions before handing out those first tentative invitations.  Is your little one ready for a sleepover?  Are their friends going to behave?  Will they keep the [...]
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​Benefits of Waterproof Mattress Protectors
June 23, 2023-Emma Carlton

​Benefits of Waterproof Mattress Protectors

Think waterproof mattress protectors and you probably think of potty training. After all, there’s nothing more valuable to the parent of a toddler who’s new to grown-up pants, than water resistant furniture protection. A mattress, as we well know, is a significant investment for most people. It’s something the majority of us save for [...]
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What Are Vegan Duvets?
August 11, 2022-Emma Carlton

What Are Vegan Duvets?

Whether you’re new to the world of vegan duvets or have been searching for the perfect vegan duvet for a while, we’ve got some interesting info for you. From what it means to be vegan, to the benefits of animal-friendly duvets, dive into our handy guide to vegan duvets and beyond to find the [...]
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What Happens When You Sleep Without a Pillow?
June 28, 2023-Emma Carlton

What Happens When You Sleep Without a Pillow?

For most of us a pillow is a must. Helping to ensure good spinal alignment, a decent pillow is essential for a great night of restorative sleep. So what’s all this talk about sleeping without one? Are people going completely crazy? Well… maybe not. There is, in fact, some suggestion that regular sleep [...]
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