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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. ”

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​Student Mattresses: 10 Steps to Better Sleep at Uni
August 23, 2023-Emma Carlton

​Student Mattresses: 10 Steps to Better Sleep at Uni

In This Article Loading... Freshers starting their university adventures for the first time face a whirlwind of emotions. That mixture of excitement, panic, and curiosity can be overwhelming at times. But you can take solace in the knowledge that every single student is experiencing that same combo of feelings. And being properly prepared with all those essential [...]
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How Often Should You Flip Your Mattress?
September 21, 2023-Emma Carlton

How Often Should You Flip Your Mattress?

Flipping your mattress will improve its lifespan and ensure you sleep better – but how often should we be doing it? In This Article Loading... Most of us understand the need for regularly rotating our mattresses. But in reality, very few of us actually know how often we should be doing this. What’s more, not every mattress is [...]
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​What is a Duvet Tog, and Which Tog Do I Need?
December 13, 2022-Emma Carlton

​What is a Duvet Tog, and Which Tog Do I Need?

In This Article Loading... If you’ve ever bought a duvet you’ll have spotted that little number on the packaging which denotes its tog rating. You probably have a vague idea what this number means. You’ll know that the higher the tog, the warmer that quilt’s probably going to keep you. But what does this funny little word- [...]
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