US EditionIconic high street flatpack furniture brand to relaunch in 2026 after nearly 20 years
- Victorian Plumbing intends to revive the MFI brand as an independent e-commerce store specializing in home furnishings, operating from warehouses in Skelmersdale during the first half of 2026.
- This relaunch follows MFI's collapse into administration in 2008 caused by financial crisis and increased competition after nearly 20 years as a leading flat-pack furniture supplier.
- In May last year, Victorian Plumbing took ownership of the MFI brand and its online platform, committing about ยฃ3 million to broaden the product range across various home areas, supported by a skilled management team.
- Mark Radcliffe, founder and chief executive, expressed enthusiasm about the planned relaunch of MFI, which he believes will enable the company to capture a larger share of the ยฃ20 billion UK homewares market.
- Victorian Plumbing expects MFI to make losses in the next two financial years but aims for medium-term growth by enhancing product range and customer proposition.
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Iconic British furniture store set for return almost 20 years after it collapsed
MFI was known by people around the country until it shut down in 2008 (Picture: REX/Shutterstock) A cherished furniture chain is set to make a return next year after almost 20 years. MFI collapsed into administration in 2008 following the financial crash but is set to undergo a ยฃ3million โre-inventionโ and open in the second half of 2026. It was once one of the largest suppliers of kitchens and bedroom furniture in the country but was obtained bโฆ
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Iconic high street flatpack furniture brand to relaunch in 2026 after nearly 20 years
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