Overview

• MFI, a dominant UK furniture retailer before its 2008 collapse, will return as an online-only homewares business in the second half of 2026.
• Victorian Plumbing, which acquired the MFI brand and domain in 2024, is spearheading the relaunch to target the £20 billion UK homewares market.
• The relaunch will utilize Victorian Plumbing's e-commerce expertise and two warehouses in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, to support operations.
• A £3 million investment in staffing and infrastructure has been announced to prepare for MFI's revival, led by a dedicated management team.
• The brand's return is part of Victorian Plumbing's broader strategy to expand beyond bathrooms into other homeware categories.