More than half of MFS exhibitors will be making their debuts
In a trading environment shaped by ongoing operational and cost pressures, the ability to meet suppliers face to face remains a defining advantage of Manchester Furniture Show, particularly for buyers looking to strengthen relationships and make faster, more informed commercial decisions.
‘With business remaining somewhat stubborn it is still important to plan for the future, and this is an ideal event to explore future opportunities in a calm environment,’ says Andrew Sneddon, Glasswells buying director. ‘Being there in person, rather than communicating via email or flicking through a brochure, really makes a difference,’ says Eden Stoller, Stollers branding and marketing manager. ‘We are visiting the Manchester Furniture Show to have honest conversations with suppliers, discover fresh ideas, and walk away with the confidence and products needed to navigate today’s market,’ says Vivion Connolly, Connollys of Moy md. ‘Face-to-face conversations remain incredibly important in our industry, and the Manchester Furniture Show provides the perfect platform for those discussions,’ says James Pike, Cookes Furniture md.
The exhibition returns to ManchesterCentral on 5-6 July, bringing the furniture and interiors sector together for focused days of sourcing, networking and mid-year buying
at a pivotal point in the retail calendar. Positioned between early-year range planning
and key Q3-Q4 purchasing decisions, the show offers a valuable opportunity to review, reset and refine collections face to face across furniture, home decor, accessories and interiors.
Across Manchester Central, more than 150 furniture and interiors brands will showcase over 25,000 products across upholstery, cabinet, dining, beds, home decor, accessories and homeware. With half of exhibitors new for 2026, the show offers access to fresh collections and emerging suppliers alongside established industry names. Alongside leading furniture manufacturers such as Baker Furniture, La-Z-Boy UK and Alpha Designs, visitors can discover a growing selection of interiors-led exhibitors including Scatter Box, Hill Interiors, Ultimate Home Living, Home of Wool and a range of accessory, decor and lifestyle brands that reflect the increasing crossover between furniture retail and interiors purchasing.
New exhibitors also include Ashwood Designs, Avriio, HHI Sofa, Jarapa, Kamjo and Sensowell, Sacred Nature Furniture and Whitemeadow. The result is a concentrated sourcing environment where buyers can evaluate and make decisions efficiently, without fragmented travel or multiple showroom visits.
Alongside sourcing, networking remains a central part of the MFS experience. Informal meetings across the show floor, dedicated social spaces including the Summer Garden Bar, and the return of the Sunday Show Party create an environment where commercial conversations extendnaturally beyond the show stand, strengthening relationships in a way digital communication cannot replicate.
Content adds further depth to the2026 edition. The Women in Furniture Network panel, Shared Growth in Action brings together leading voices from across the furniture and interiors sector on 6 July at 11.30am. Gisela Lancaster, Sofology head of buying; Kirsty Whyte, Soho Home founder and former chief product officer of Made.com; Lisa Flannery, Claremont md and Sophia Carbonell, senior commercial and ecommerce leader will explore leadership, collaboration and growth across a rapidly evolving industry, offering strategic insight alongside product sourcing. Lebus (pictured) is set to turn heads with its latest ranges taking direct cue from Proposte. The new collection blends high-end European textile trends with commercial appeal, featuring innovative textures, sophisticated palettes and cutting-edge design.
