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New York, Show Recap

Shoppe Object Has Record-Breaking Success at Its Two-Venue Winter 2024 Show

Shoppe Object, a premier home and gift show, reports its winter 2024 edition, with an expanded footprint that included both Pier 36 and the newly added venue at Skylight at Essex Crossing,  to be its largest yet, with over 700 curated brands

2/14/2024
shoppers at Shoppe Object booths
The New York winter edition of Shoppe Object, which heads to High Point Market next, was the largest fair to date.
 
NEW YORK – Shoppe Object, the premier home and gift show, has concluded its highly anticipated Winter 2024 edition, marking yet another milestone in its journey of growth. With an expanded footprint that included both Pier 36 and the newly added venue at Skylight at Essex Crossing, this year's show proved to be the largest yet, with over 700 curated brands for buyers to explore and discover, a 20% increase from 2023.

From its humble beginnings as a modest gathering of 100 brands in the iconic H&H Bagel factory, Shoppe Object has evolved into the must-attend event for buyers from around the world to discover the innovative, the beautiful, and the well-made in home, giftware, books, paperware, jewelry and more. The addition of the Skylight at Essex Crossing venue added twice the space of Shoppe Object’s previous 2023 expansion at Pier 36, underscoring the show's commitment to providing the ultimate curated resource for taste-making merchants, influential editors and designers.

“Honestly, we’re ecstatic,” expressed Jesse James, founder and director of Shoppe Object. “It was not without trepidation that we embarked on a two-venue strategy to implement necessary expansion this season, and we couldn’t have imagined better results. We had more feet on the floor than ever before — more brands and more retailers, more designers and media — and you could feel it in both locations. Many remarked that there was an excitement and an energy that reminded them of our very first show.”

“I loved the two locations and the quick shuttles between,” said retailer Lauren Naimola of Dear Golden of the addition of Skylight at Essex Crossing. “There was great food and music, and I loved meeting the makers and getting to know my vendors face-to-face. It felt like a fun party! It’s the best show with the best vendors. I honestly cannot think of anything to improve!”

Among the standouts featured at this year's Winter edition were the 150+ brands new to the show, including Abigail Ahern, SERAX, East Fork Pottery, Sabre Paris, Heller, Alain St. Joanis, Native Union and Missoni, with some marking their US Wholesale Market debut at Shoppe Object. International exhibitors made up 30% of the exhibitors at the New York show, hailing from 25 countries around the world, including Abigail Ahern (England), Alain St. Joanis (France), Artel (Czech Republic), Avenida Home (England), Fazeek (Australia), House of Lyria (Italy), Kiliim (Turkey), Missoni (Italy), Mud Australia (Australia), PANTONE by COPENHAGEN DESIGN (Denmark), Peugeot (France), Sabre Paris (France), SERAX (Belgium), Umbra (Canada), and Yamazaki (Japan). As the community grows, Shoppe Object has continued to seek out innovative, exciting, and beautiful brands around the world, bringing them to the U.S. and providing an exclusive entryway to the North American market.

Andy Van den Berghe, Chief Commercial Officer at SERAX, commented, “As an international lifestyle brand participating in trade shows around the world, our first time at Shoppe Object was a success and a real added value, allowing us to connect with high-caliber customers. The energy brought by the show and its curated brand assortment truly stood out, and helped us fit in perfectly.”

"As first-timers, we were blown away by the response and the vendor community,” commented exhibitor Ha Nguyen, Director of Sales, East Fork Pottery. “So nice to meet East Fork fans and get to know customers well … A lot of people saw us on the Shoppe Object website in the Brand Directory and had been putting in wholesale orders with us via email before the show even started. For our product, it's so important to touch and feel too, so it makes a huge difference to be here in person."

Highlights from the February show included an impressive turnout of buyers, designers and media professionals and the introduction of a dedicated space for The Take Back Bag at Pier 36, where bags on a recycle-reuse mission were provided free of charge. Attendees also had the opportunity to take part in the interactive nature of the show, witnessing live collage-portrait making by the Shoppe Object artist of the season, James Gallagher.

As a vanguard of the spirit of the retail and design community, Shoppe Object reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating inclusivity within the industry at the Winter show. Through programs like the Black Lives Matter Action Initiative and the Global Artisan Project, Shoppe Object continued to show its dedication to fostering diversity across a growing fellowship of brands and attendees.

True to its reputation, Shoppe Object delivered a vibrant and engaging atmosphere across its two venues, complete with curated playlists, delectable food and beverage options and a lively late-night party for exhibitors and attendees alike. The show has been dedicated from the beginning to ensuring that buyers are treated to a seamless and delightful experience, with surprises awaiting them at every turn.

"The energy at Shoppe Object was in the air. Between the cool music, access to amazing food, and of course the constant flow of clients, we were in trade show heaven. It’s not your ordinary trade show," said exhibitor John Edelman, President & CEO of Heller.

Among the list of thousands of buyers attending this year’s show were retailers Anthropologie, Bergdorf Goodman, Design Within Reach, Food52, Herman Miller, and Macy's, as well as buyers from the museum stores at The Frick, Getty Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, SF MoMA, and The National Gallery, among others from around the country.

John Derian, who attended the show to buy for his New York stores, shared, “It's such a stylish show with so many creative people. It was hard not to order everything.”

“Curation, layout, location, caliber of brands –– all great!” added designer Lisa Tumbarello of Potomac River Interiors, “All the vendors I spoke with were knowledgeable and passionate... I found many things I was looking for, and many more that I wasn't –– which is a good thing! I had a great first experience and I will be back!”

As Shoppe Object continues to set the standard for excellence in the home and gift trade show circuit, anticipation is already building for its next edition. Industry professionals can expect nothing less than a showcase of the latest trends, unparalleled networking opportunities and a celebration of creativity and innovation.

Up next, Shoppe Object – High Point will return April 12-16, 2024, on the third floor of High Point’s Historic Market Square. The show will focus on home décor and furnishings, with Shoppe Object’s reverence for the innovative, the beautiful and the well-made. Additionally, Shoppe Object will be back in its two-venue home in New York City, August 4-6, 2024. For more information, visit www.shoppeobject.com.
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