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Lauren Jaques

Senior Buyer

Working at Bensons

How long have you worked at/with Bensons for? I have worked at Bensons for Beds for 1 and half years

Why Bensons?

Prior to working at Bensons for Beds I was working in the sleep category for another retailer and this area of the market has always been something which has interested me and Bensons for Beds growth ambition in this market is something I am very excited to be a part of.

Expertise

What do you specialise in?

Specialist in bedframes, furniture and sofa beds at Bensons for Beds. Bringing innovation and newness into these areas to give a unique proposition for our customer’s styles, wants and needs, whilst also keeping up to date with the latest bedroom trends.

Relevant qualifications

Fashion Marketing Ba (Hons)

Industry experience

12 years' retail experience within buying, including 6 years within the UK homewares market, having worked previously for both Dunelm and Boots UK.

What Lauren’s colleagues have to say about her…

Nick Collard

CEO

“Lauren is a real industry expert in the area of home furnishing. Lauren has buying skills in abundance combined with a keen eye for product detail and flair for design. Lauren manages our bed frames and furniture collections and is bringing a really fresh eye to these product areas, finding the best partners from around the world to deliver the best possible offer for customers. ”

​What Types of Bed Frames Have Storage?
January 18, 2023-Lauren Jaques

​What Types of Bed Frames Have Storage?

Feeling a little hemmed in? We’re not surprised. According to statistics, the UK bedroom is shrinking in size. While the average master bedroom measured 15.34M² way back in the 1930s, these days your biggest bedroom is more likely to measure 13.37M²(i). It might not look a lot on paper, but those couple of extra [...]
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Which Beds Have the Most Storage?
July 28, 2022-Lauren Jaques

Which Beds Have the Most Storage?

When choosing a new bed your first consideration is always comfort, followed by how well the new piece of furniture will fit into your decorative scheme. After all, a bed is a big investment, and it is set to be the key focus point in your most used room for many years yet to come. However, one other [...]
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​One Bedroom For Two Kids: How To Keep Them Both Happy
February 23, 2023-Lauren Jaques

​One Bedroom For Two Kids: How To Keep Them Both Happy

In a home with very little space to spare, having your children share a bedroom might seem like a no-brainer. However, creating a space that suits two kids, no matter how alike they may be, is trickier than you might expect. Not only do kids demand a lot of room for all kinds [...]
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Famous Beds Through History
December 29, 2022-Lauren Jaques

Famous Beds Through History

Some beds are one in a million. Some rise to fame – while others, after providing their owners with years of comfort and support, retire in relative obscurity. Here, we take a look at some of the world’s most famous beds – from beds that have made history, to the rising stars. While some [...]
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What Deals do Most People Want This Black Friday?
November 13, 2022-Lauren Jaques

What Deals do Most People Want This Black Friday?

As the nights draw in and temperatures drop, it can only mean one thing - Christmas is coming. But before you panic about Christmas shopping, don’t worry - Black Friday is almost here. Each year, on the Friday after the US holiday of Thanksgiving, retailers all over the world slash their prices in [...]
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The UK’s Most Common Type of Guest Bed
August 18, 2022-Lauren Jaques

The UK’s Most Common Type of Guest Bed

We’ve all had less than favourable encounters with guest beds. From lumpy old mattresses to air beds that deflate during the night, sometimes staying over at someone’s house isn’t as fun as it should be. However, [...]
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