Gift Focus - May/Jun 2018 (Issue 107)

The 2018 Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) returns to Manchester Central on 15 th to 17 th July and is already 90 per cent sold out. More than 80 per cent of last year’s exhibitors are returning, and together with a host of new exhibitors, they’re set to make this year’s show the hottest yet. Major UK names joining the 2018 interiors line-up include well-known lighting companies Chelsom and Danalight, along with inspirational decorative suppliers, Worldwide Reproductions and fabric and textile suppliers Ambassador Textiles. They are joining returning majors Gallery Direct, CIMC, Blue Bone, SHH Interiors, Final Touches, Pharmore, Wilde Java, Ancient Mariner and DB Mirrors. On show, for all to see will be new collections in beds and bedding, art, mirrors, glassware, table and wall lights, decorative accessories including wood and ceramics and soft furnishings. In furniture, there’s a substantial change with the addition of the higher-end MidPoint Furniture Exhibition joining the show this this year. MidPoint will keep its own identity occupying the Charter Hall and will give the show a new look and feel for 2018. Visitor numbers are expected to rise substantially with the addition of the MidPoint exhibitors, who include both UK and international companies offering upholstery, cabinet, beds and interior furnishings. The new MFS website is now live and visitors can register for their free entry to the show on the site at manchesterfurnitureshow. com. Easy to navigate and containing full details of all of the 2018 exhibitors, it also has full show news including travel information. Speaking of the changes to the show, Cleere Scamell, who joins Laraine Janes and Theresa Raymond as an Event Director at MFS for the first time, said, “I enjoyed the show as a visitor last year and am excited to be involved hands-on this year. It’s a show that has everything frommirrors to sofas, and we have an easy-to-use new website that reflects the summer feel of the show, plus we are excited about Midpoint joining us. The great brands it brings will add to the already terrific line-up, and will give visitors a huge amount to see. The relaxed and open feel of Manchester won’t change, but visitors may find they need to spend longer to see it all.” The show is held in the converted Victorian central rail station, right in the heart of thriving Manchester. The venue offers comfortable, modern exhibition space and is surrounded by restaurants and bars, giving visitors added value to their visit. g summer success The Manchester Furniture Show is set for a ‘hot’ summer with sizzling trends and design inspiration aplenty The new website is online at: manchesterfurnitureshow.com IN BRIEF Show Manchester Furniture Show Organiser Clarion Events Where Manchester Central When 15 th -17 th July, 2018 Website manchesterfurnitureshow.com Twitter @MancFurnShow 90 giftfocus

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