HIGH POINT, N.C. – September 1, 2023 – Shoppe High Point – a curated collection of design-driven goods for the home with Shoppe Object’s signature reverence for the well-made – officially launches at the Fall 2023 High Point Market, running October 14-17, 2023, at Historic Market Square.
“The launch of Shoppe High Point reflects ANDMORE’s commitment to offering buyers and brands more opportunities to connect and transact,” said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE’s executive vice president, chief growth officer. “Shoppe Object’s curatorial eye and spirit of discovery extends current ANDMORE High Point Market offerings with a curated home collection that will be additive to High Point Market overall.”
Curated Offerings Expand Market Discovery
Mirroring the vibe and verve of Shoppe Object New York, the High Point edition will showcase artisan-quality and design-led home décor products in gallery-like displays. More than half of the 100+ exhibitors will be making High Point debuts, bringing a plethora of new brands to the semi-annual buying event. Shoppe High Point product categories represent the breadth of home décor, including lighting, occasional furniture, décor, art & object, textiles and tabletop.
New-to-High Point brands debuting at Historic Market Square include Chilewich (Table Textiles); Fells Andes (Rugs); R + D Lab (Ceramics & Glassware); Sien + Co (Home Decor); Sir/Madam (Tabletop, Kitchenware, & Home Decor); and Tantuvi (Rugs).
Other notable brands in the Shoppe High Point collection include Dumais Made (Lighting, Furniture & Home Decor); JK Adams (Kitchenware & Serveware); Kilim (Rugs); Lauren HB Studio (Ceramics); Mad et Len (Home Fragrance); Nate Cotterman (Glassware); and Pablo (Lighting).
“The opportunity for these brands and buyers to connect in an environment of true discovery at High Point Market is unparalleled,” said Jesse James, Shoppe Object’s founder and show director. “The launch of Shoppe High Point on the top floor of Historic Market Square aligns with our ethos of bringing visionary brands, designers and merchants together in an elevated setting; it feels authentic and, ultimately, constructive to extending Shoppe Object’s spirit and appeal to a vital new audience.”
Custom lighting and music installations throughout Historic Market Square’s third floor exhibit space will provide a backdrop for Shoppe High Point’s carefully curated collection. Beyond exhibits, Shoppe High Point will welcome buyers over its four-day run with a series of special offerings and amenities, including daily happy hours at the Shoppe High Point Bar and complimentary breakfast in a custom café.
Shoppe High Point debuts at High Point Market, Saturday, October 14, through Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Some 100+ hand-selected brands representing Shoppe Object’s signature mix of elevated, artisanal, design-driven product will be presented on the third floor of High Point’s Historic Market Square in a dynamic, reimagined exhibit space. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily.
About Shoppe Object: Shoppe Object is New York’s premier home and gift show. With a curated roster of visionary brands and makers presented in an elevated setting, the show is the ultimate resource for tastemaking merchants and influential editors. Born of a vanguard spirit to celebrate and service the progressive retail and design community, Shoppe Object is a gathering of fellowship, an expression of ideas, and a physical manifestation of a shared dedication to, and reverence for, the beautiful, the inspired, and the well-made. Coming this fall: a new Shoppe Object activation at High Point Market’s Historic Market Square. www.ShoppeObject.com
High Point Market is the largest and longest running furnishings industry trade show in the world, featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style, and price point for the home. The twice-yearly Markets attract tens of thousands of domestic and international retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry. ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, owns 17 buildings spanning 7 million square feet in the heart of the market district, housing both permanent showrooms and the market’s only temporary exhibit space. ANDMORE also presents a wide variety of educational, trend and networking opportunities featuring industry leaders and tastemakers. Fall 2023 Market is scheduled for October 14-18, 2023. For more information about events and exhibitors presented by ANDMORE at High Point Market, visit https://www.ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com.
About ANDMORE: Shoppe Object is owned by ANDMORE, formerly International Market Centers, an omnichannel wholesale marketmaker that fuels opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper through physical markets, design centers and digital channels. The company owns and operates more than 20 million square feet of premium event and showroom space, hosting live events in Atlanta, High Point, N.C., Las Vegas and New York City. By pairing face-to-face events with always-on digital tools, ANDMORE provides truly omnichannel business platforms for its global wholesale customer base. www.ANDMORE.com
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