The summer’s biggest relaunch is nearly here! The Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) opens next week on the 10-11 July for the first time in five years for the UK’s best summer trade show. For 2 days Manchester Central will be the meeting place for the furniture industry as this beloved show returns offering top buyers and brands a key summer sourcing opportunity to secure sales and network with the furniture community. Any industry professional won’t want to miss MFS as it is the one-stop shop for success, uniting top brands and high-calibre buyers all in one place. 

There is so much to discover at MFS, here is just a taste: 

Refresh With The Latest Product Launches 

MFS has curated a capsule collection of vital brands that retailers want to source from for the Autumn/Winter season ahead. With over 40% of the show’s exhibitors being brand new to MFS, visitors can ensure they will only be sourcing top names including Alpha Designs, Amberbright, Ashwood Designs, At The Helm, Baker Furniture, Bluebone Imports Limited, Buoyant Upholstery, Cofra, Creation Italia/Incanto, DECORTIE UK, Furnico, Kettle Home, La-Z-Boy UK, Lebus Upholstery, New Trend Concepts, Paramount Quilting, Premier Housewares, RS Furniture, Ultimate Home Living Ltd, Welcome Furniture Ltd, along with many more to discover. Brands will be presenting new designs and styles with Buoyant Upholstery saying; ‘We have lots of favourites coming to Manchester, as well as some new and exciting models. Buoyant will be bringing a range of timeless sofas, including our newly launched Easy Motion loungers in exciting textures, colours and designs. Our commitment to comfort, style, and durability ensures that each piece not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time.’ Kettle Home will also be presenting new and in-demand styles, having urged visitors to ‘Join us on stand D10 to see the latest products to join our Essentials, Originals and Signature ranges.’ Alongside the stands, At The Helm will be presenting 2 trend installations to ensure buyers are sourcing the best on-trend products, patterns and colour schemes for the season ahead. 

Reignite Relationships With The Best Of The Best 

Over the show’s 2 days MFS provides the perfect mid-year touchpoint to meet with new and existing clients for those invaluable face-to-face sales opportunities. With so many quality brands to explore, exhibitors are guaranteed to secure those summer sales from leading high-street retailers looking for the best new products in time for Christmas. MFS will see buyers from the likes of Arighi Bianchi, B&Q, Benson for Beds, Connollys of Moy, Cookes, DFS, Dreams, Fishpools, Happy Beds, Housing Units Ltd, Loom Loft, Oak Furnitureland, NEXT, Robert Dyas, SCS, Sofology, Stollers, Stokers, Tesco, The Very Group, Toons and lots more. During the show The Spritz Bar, sponsored by Claimlane, is the perfect location to catch up with clients and confirm those big sales. Plus, with the show’s enhanced VIP program, quality buyers will source the show in style guaranteeing a crème de la crème of retailers to meet. 

Reconnect With The Industry 

Trade shows are key events to meet and mingle with the industry and MFS is no exception. Networking is as big a part of the show as sourcing is. On Wednesday from 6pm visitors and exhibitors can gather for the Summer Solstice Show Party at The Junction, there will be complimentary drinks sponsored by Furniture News, food and a DJ to keep the party going as the industry celebrates the return of MFS. Then on Thursday the Women in Furniture Network will be hosting a Leadership-themed Brunch at 11:30am with a Keynote from La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s CEO and President Melinda Whittington. Meet with women from across the world of furniture over brunch to network and be inspired. 

MFS’ relaunch is set to be a success with 75% of visitors already tipped to return for the relaunch and with 20% of buyers only visiting Manchester, make sure you join in the fun at the furniture industry’s favourite summer’s sourcing event! 

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