Iconic British furniture store set for return almost 20 years after it collapsed

MFI, a once-popular furniture chain that collapsed in 2008, is set to make a comeback in the second half of 2026 after a £3 million re-invention by Victorian Plumbing, which acquired the brand last year. The new MFI will operate as an online homewares business, focusing on various home furnishings, and will be managed by an experienced team, utilizing vacated warehouses in Lancashire. CEO Mark Radcliffe expressed excitement about tapping into the UK homewares market, highlighting the brand’s potential for growth amidst ongoing challenges faced by other retail chains.

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