MFI

The story of MFI

Founded as a flat-pack furniture retailer, MFI became a major British seller of kitchens, bedrooms and home furnishings. Its retail business entered administration in 2008.

Origins and development

MFI forms part of the history of British furniture retail. The business or brand dates to 1964. Founded as a flat-pack furniture retailer, MFI became a major British seller of kitchens, bedrooms and home furnishings. Its retail business entered administration in 2008.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Mullard Furniture Industries; later management and investors. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2008. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.