08.22.22
Retailers were in Manhattan last week to shop for the latest beauty brands. Shoppe Object’s summer market, August 14-16, doubled attendance from the previous year and posted a 20% increase over the February edition. At Pier 36 on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Shoppe Object gave more than 500 brands the opportunity to showcase their products to top retailers from around the country and abroad. Organizers noted Shoppe Object passed the 50% mark in presales for even greater expansion planned for the February 2023 market. The next Shoppe Object will take place Feb. 5-7, 2023 at Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York City.
Show Founder and Creative Director Jesse James summed up the growth as a testament to the show’s spirit of community.
“At Shoppe Object we talk a lot about building community, and it’s not just lip service. We have worked tirelessly over the last six months, with the help of our new partners at IMC, to double down on our commitment to quality, discovery and curation, bringing more great brands and retailers together at this summer’s market than ever before," said James. "The continued growth in our engagement last week at Pier 36 was both palpable and inspirational; you could feel the effort come to fruition in a very real way on the show floor, and it was thrilling. We knew we were moving in the right direction, and it’s extremely validating to watch people engage in the kind of meaningful connection and commerce that they were seeking by coming to Shoppe Object.”
Shoppe Object’s roster of design-driven brands in diverse categories, attracted buyers from all 50 states and five continents. The largest retailers included Anthropologie, Arhaus, Barnes & Noble, Bergdorf Goodman, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale’s, Crate&Barrel, Design Within Reach, Food52, Garnet Hill, J. Crew, Kohls, Liberty of London, Lord & Taylor, Magnolia Market, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Saks Fifth Avenue, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, West Elm and World Market, as well as independent retailers from throughout North America.
Aja Aktay, senior designer for tabletop, seasonal & functional accessories at Crate&Barrel, said “Shoppe Object is the can't-miss show of the season. The Crate&Barrel design team attends every year to take in the trends and colors of the season, and scout for up-and-coming makers and illustrators. We are always looking for opportunities to collaborate and connect within the artisan community.”
Christiane Celle, founder of Calypso St. Barth and owner of CLIC with 10 locations in New York and California, had this to say on the final day: “It’s the best place to find the most interesting designers right now. It’s very colorful and happy. I came for the whole three days. I have to say that, honestly, it’s the best show.”
In addition to the physical show; the event includes Shoppe Online, the show’s year-round B2B e-commerce platform. During the three-day market, sales on Shoppe Online increased 35%, and the platform’s QR-code technology saw a 30% increase over the previous market in activity from the show floor, allowing buyers to easily follow up on favorite brands and products post-market.
Personal care brands at Shoppe Online include Altr Soap, Atum Fragrance, Beeswax Candles by Alysia Mazzella, Everyday Oil, Ourika Soap and Pride Candle Company.
The show has continued to attract new brands each season, targeting an increase of at least 25%. First-time exhibitor Felicia Ferrone founded her international company of fine glassware, fferrone, in 2010, which she primarily exhibits at shows in Europe. At the close of her first Shoppe Object Ferrone said, "From a commercial perspective, this was the best show I have ever done due to the sheer number of highly qualified, high-end retailers who were ready to do business and who really understand and appreciate good design. From a design perspective, Shoppe Object truly is curated in its brand selection, which yielded only great products from great companies. As the design director for my own brand, the show gave me so much energy because of the many wonderful designers and makers who inspired me through the great work they exhibited."
Heading into 2023, Shoppe Object is poised for continued growth at its familiar Pier 36 location, with plans to annex new space that will expand the footprint of their show floor by another 30%. The list of brands already contracted to exhibit at the Winter 2023 show includes Areaware, Assouline, Blomus, Caskata, Fog Linen, Mohinders, Phaidon, Saved New York, Studio Carta, and the 60+ brands represented by Aesthetic Movement and Karen Alweil Studio. As contracts from current exhibitors continue to flow in, the Shoppe Object sales team is preparing to begin the process of contracting new brands beginning today, Monday, August 22.
Director of Sales Renata Bokalo says, “Our goal is to continue to show a selection of the best brands in the world, and to continue to expand on our key home and lifestyle categories. For the summer show we sold out more than three months in advance, and for the first time ever we were are already close to 50% pre-sold for February. I am thrilled that we have plans in the works to significantly expand our current footprint at Pier 36 next season, so that we can offer even more to our buyers, and provide a home for more wonderful brands that have been patiently waiting to participate. It's not just about more brands and more buyers –– it’s about attracting the most compelling, inspiring products that will continue to bring the best retailers to our unique and growing market. The show may have just ended, but we are already full speed ahead.”
Show Founder and Creative Director Jesse James summed up the growth as a testament to the show’s spirit of community.
“At Shoppe Object we talk a lot about building community, and it’s not just lip service. We have worked tirelessly over the last six months, with the help of our new partners at IMC, to double down on our commitment to quality, discovery and curation, bringing more great brands and retailers together at this summer’s market than ever before," said James. "The continued growth in our engagement last week at Pier 36 was both palpable and inspirational; you could feel the effort come to fruition in a very real way on the show floor, and it was thrilling. We knew we were moving in the right direction, and it’s extremely validating to watch people engage in the kind of meaningful connection and commerce that they were seeking by coming to Shoppe Object.”
Shoppe Object’s roster of design-driven brands in diverse categories, attracted buyers from all 50 states and five continents. The largest retailers included Anthropologie, Arhaus, Barnes & Noble, Bergdorf Goodman, Bed Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale’s, Crate&Barrel, Design Within Reach, Food52, Garnet Hill, J. Crew, Kohls, Liberty of London, Lord & Taylor, Magnolia Market, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Saks Fifth Avenue, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, West Elm and World Market, as well as independent retailers from throughout North America.
Aja Aktay, senior designer for tabletop, seasonal & functional accessories at Crate&Barrel, said “Shoppe Object is the can't-miss show of the season. The Crate&Barrel design team attends every year to take in the trends and colors of the season, and scout for up-and-coming makers and illustrators. We are always looking for opportunities to collaborate and connect within the artisan community.”
Christiane Celle, founder of Calypso St. Barth and owner of CLIC with 10 locations in New York and California, had this to say on the final day: “It’s the best place to find the most interesting designers right now. It’s very colorful and happy. I came for the whole three days. I have to say that, honestly, it’s the best show.”
In addition to the physical show; the event includes Shoppe Online, the show’s year-round B2B e-commerce platform. During the three-day market, sales on Shoppe Online increased 35%, and the platform’s QR-code technology saw a 30% increase over the previous market in activity from the show floor, allowing buyers to easily follow up on favorite brands and products post-market.
Personal care brands at Shoppe Online include Altr Soap, Atum Fragrance, Beeswax Candles by Alysia Mazzella, Everyday Oil, Ourika Soap and Pride Candle Company.
The show has continued to attract new brands each season, targeting an increase of at least 25%. First-time exhibitor Felicia Ferrone founded her international company of fine glassware, fferrone, in 2010, which she primarily exhibits at shows in Europe. At the close of her first Shoppe Object Ferrone said, "From a commercial perspective, this was the best show I have ever done due to the sheer number of highly qualified, high-end retailers who were ready to do business and who really understand and appreciate good design. From a design perspective, Shoppe Object truly is curated in its brand selection, which yielded only great products from great companies. As the design director for my own brand, the show gave me so much energy because of the many wonderful designers and makers who inspired me through the great work they exhibited."
Heading into 2023, Shoppe Object is poised for continued growth at its familiar Pier 36 location, with plans to annex new space that will expand the footprint of their show floor by another 30%. The list of brands already contracted to exhibit at the Winter 2023 show includes Areaware, Assouline, Blomus, Caskata, Fog Linen, Mohinders, Phaidon, Saved New York, Studio Carta, and the 60+ brands represented by Aesthetic Movement and Karen Alweil Studio. As contracts from current exhibitors continue to flow in, the Shoppe Object sales team is preparing to begin the process of contracting new brands beginning today, Monday, August 22.
Director of Sales Renata Bokalo says, “Our goal is to continue to show a selection of the best brands in the world, and to continue to expand on our key home and lifestyle categories. For the summer show we sold out more than three months in advance, and for the first time ever we were are already close to 50% pre-sold for February. I am thrilled that we have plans in the works to significantly expand our current footprint at Pier 36 next season, so that we can offer even more to our buyers, and provide a home for more wonderful brands that have been patiently waiting to participate. It's not just about more brands and more buyers –– it’s about attracting the most compelling, inspiring products that will continue to bring the best retailers to our unique and growing market. The show may have just ended, but we are already full speed ahead.”