“Honestly, we’re ecstatic,” said Shoppe Object founder about recent show

Jesse James credited more brands, more retailers, more designers and media with the New York show's success.

“Honestly, we’re ecstatic,” said Shoppe Object founder about recent show

NEW YORK – Posting a 20% increase from 2023, the recently concluded New York home and gift show Shoppe Object has proven to be the largest yet, with more than 700 curated brands participating.

“Honestly, we’re ecstatic,” said 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.”

The addition of the Skylight at Essex Crossing venue doubled the space of Shoppe Object’s previous 2023 expansion at Pier 36.

Among the standouts featured at this year’s winter edition were 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 making their U.S. wholesale market debut at Shoppe Object. International exhibitors made up 30% of the exhibitors, hailing from 25 countries.

“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,” said Andy Van den Berghe, Serax chief commercial officer, in a release from Shoppe Object. ‘The energy brought by the show and its curated brand assortment truly stood out and helped us fit in perfectly.”

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.

“The energy at Shoppe Object was in the air,” said John Edelman, Heller president and CEO. “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.”

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. Additionally, Shoppe Object will be back in its two-venue home in New York City, August 4-6, 2024.