Who We Are

Following on from the success of the January Furniture Show, the Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) is back by popular demand. After a short hiatus, it is here to reclaim its name as the furniture industry’s favourite summer show. Having originally run for over 28 years, MFS is the summer’s key sourcing opportunity for retailers, designers and manufacturers in the North.

Part of the Furniture Show’s family, MFS will be returning from the 10-11th July at Manchester Central offering visitors inspiration, sourcing opportunities and networking from over 100 brands. Top retailers from across the country are expected to attend with the likes of Argos, Bensons for Beds, British Garden Centres, DFS, Dunelm, Furniture Village, Habitat, Homebase, Marks & Spencers, NEXT, Oliver Bonas, The Very Group, Wayfair and more.

What we do

MFS unites the industry for 2 days of inspiration, connections and collaboration for an enjoyable and social mid-year buying opportunity. Over 2 days MFS showcases fresh products from the best brands and offers ample networking opportunities in the heart of the North in Manchester. As the show is perfectly placed at the beginning of the second buying season, visitors will be able to update their product offerings with the new and never before seen launches.

Showcasing the very best from classic to contemporary furniture and homewares will be the likes of AWS Trading, Cowthorpe Oak Furniture, Creation Italia/Incanto, Final Touches Trading Ltd, Kennett & Lindsell Ltd, Kettle Home, La-Z-Boy UK, Lebus Upholstery, Oswald & Pablo Ltd, THE ULTIMATE HOME LIVING GROUP and more. MFS gives industry taste-makers and innovators the opportunity to define the styles that customers will be inspired by. This seamless sourcing opportunity offers buyers, interior designers, manufacturers and agents a chance to source a capsule collection of top brands.In addition to the sourcing, MFS is the perfect opportunity to join the industry under one roof during an essential time in the buying calendar.

Network

Unite with the industry and expand your network in the North at MFS. With Scottish and Irish buyers flocking to the show this is the perfect chance to meet and mingle with the Northern market.

Source

The Furniture Show’s are known for making the latest products accessible for retailers and MFS won’t disappoint. With a curated collection of must-see brands MFS is the place to refresh collections in a social summer setting just in time for the lead up to the busy Christmas season.

Unite

Celebrate and reconnect with the industry’s best at MFS. Meet other retailers, designers and manufacturers from across the UK at MFS and explore possible collaborations with the Furniture Show’s network.

Network the summer away!

Take a break from the sourcing and network with the industry at MFS’ wonderful social events:

Wednesday 6pm

Summer Solstice Party

Celebrate MFS being back and better than ever! Join the industry in a united cheers to the return of a beloved show and another wonderful chance to mingle with fellow brands and visitors.

Thursday 11:30am

Women in Furniture Network’s Leadership Brunch

Join the rapidly growing Women in Furniture Network as they come together for a networking Brunch centred round Leadership experiences and strategies. With a talk from industry figurehead Melinda Whittington, CEO at La-Z-Boy, on how she navigated Leadership challenges and tips on how to enhance your skills.

For more information please contact:

enquiries@thefurnitureshows.com