13 August 2026, 17:49
By Furniture News Aug 13, 2026

Bensons appoints new commercial director

Bensons for Beds appointed John Rastall as commercial director, reporting to CCO Mark Slater, on 10th August.

Before joining Bensons, John held senior commercial leadership roles at DFS, "building a strong track record in driving commercial performance, developing compelling product propositions and leading high-performing trading teams", says the bed retailer.

"His appointment strengthens Bensons' commercial capability as the business continues to evolve and deliver its long-term growth ambitions, centred on helping more people sleep better."

Mark says: "John combines deep sector knowledge with strong commercial leadership and a real enthusiasm for the opportunity ahead at Bensons. He will play an important role as we strengthen our offer for customers and build the business for future growth."


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