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John Rastall Appointed Commercial Director at Bensons for Beds

Bensons for Beds store (corporate)

Bensons for Beds has appointed John Rastall [pictured below] as Commercial Director, reporting to Mark Slater, Chief Commercial Officer. John joined the business on 10 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.

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.

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Mark Slater said: "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."

Source : Bensons for Beds

Image : Bensons for Beds

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13 August 2026

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