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The company recorded EBITDA growth of £5.7m after launching 21 new stores

On this episode of Talking Shop, we are joined by Sammy Allanson, Client Partner Lead for the North of England at business change and transformation specialist Sullivan & Stanley. We break down why the North is one of the UK’s most critical retail growth engines - and why conquering it requires deep local credibility rather than superficial corporate visibility exercises.

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Bensons for Beds has reported its strongest EBITDA performance since its acquisition in 2019 with an adjusted EBITDA profit of £4.8m for FY25, an increase of £5.7m year-on-year.

With gross ordered sales up 4% to £324.8m, the Lancashire-based bed retailer said it recorded its 13th consecutive quarter of sustained sales growth.

The company’s turnover rose 5% to £269.4m, while total operating loss fell by 73% to £3.3m.

Bensons for Beds’ strong performance came as it outdid its performance in the peak trading period between Boxing Day and 31 January, and expanded its store portfolio by 21 new locations.

This includes the opening of its flagship store on London’s Tottenham Court Road in December.

Bensons for Beds said it was happy with its “resilient” results amid continued consumer caution and rising inflation, including the hike in employers’ national insurance contributions since April 2025.

The firm said it would strive to build on its EBITDA growth by investing in retail leadership, store employee training, new product innovation and website front end investment.

It added that as footfall continues to be knocked by low consumer confidence and inflation, its outlook remains “cautious and pragmatic”.

Commenting on the results, Bensons for Beds CEO Nick Collard, said: “Thank you to all the brilliant colleagues at Bensons for Beds who have helped even more customers get a better night’s sleep this year. I’m really proud of the momentum and growth we’ve delivered together. The market remains challenging, but by staying close to our customers and focusing on the things we can control, we’re well placed to navigate the year ahead.”

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