The New York Winter 2026 edition captured a spirit of discovery, community, curation, and energetic business opportunities

NEW YORK — Fresh off an international expansion marked by the launch of its new bi-annual European edition in Paris, Shoppe Object, the premier curated home and gift show, returned to the Starrett-Lehigh Building February 1-3, 2026, for its New York winter edition. Over 850 carefully selected brands from around the world exhibited in the beautiful, sun-filled space, as today’s top retail buyers, store owners, designers, media, and industry leaders attended the high-energy market.

“Shoppe Object continues to prioritize experience, curation, and connection above all else,” said Jesse James, Founder & President, Shoppe Object Series, and SVP Creative, Experience & Innovation for ANDMORE. “Every decision we make is to help brands and buyers engage in new business while enjoying their time together. This winter’s New York edition, which came less than a month after the launch of our brand new bi-annual show in Paris, was a rousing end to a show season that exemplified the value and opportunity of our purpose-driven events.”

Serving as a destination for discovery across home, gift, design, lifestyle, wellness, beauty, fragrance, jewelry, and accessories, among other categories, Shoppe Object reinforced its reputation as the place where exceptional products, experiential retail, and a collaborative ethos converge.

Renata Bokalo, Shoppe Object Show Director, expanded on this: “Well-designed lounges and spaces for conversation, community-driven programming, and a fun party create an environment where good business and good energy coexist—and where brands can connect with the right customers and fellow exhibitors in meaningful ways for long-term growth.”

Where Discoverability Meets Real Business Opportunity

For exhibitors, Shoppe Object stands out as a place where discovery translates directly into meaningful connections and sales. “Shoppe Object was a compelling choice for me because of its approach to bringing thoughtful makers and design-driven buyers together,” said Benjamin Maier of Maier Ceramics. “It fosters business growth, networking, and connection.”

Mackenzie Becker, Founder of MackBecks said “Shoppe Object was a defining moment for MackBecks and my career. As my first wholesale show, buyers didn’t just shop the collection, they experienced it. The joyful response from so many dream retail partners went beyond what I could have imagined, and reaffirmed why I design pieces meant to be displayed, collected, and lived with.”

Top-tier, cross-category buyers, from both national and independent stores attend Shoppe Object. This edition this included Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, The British Museum, SFMoMA, McNally Jackson, Big Night, Clic, C.O. Bigelow, John Derian, Nicky Kehoe, Uncommon Goods, and many more. A highlight event was the happy hour hosted by the Museum Store Association & Fair Trade Federation, connecting member brands and stores.

From a buyer perspective, Paper Trail owners Maureen Missner and Serine Hasting noted: “Shoppe Object continues to inspire. The range of exhibitors has grown tremendously, and we found even more exciting new products this time around. We wrote A LOT of orders, and we had the impression that vendors were having a very good show. It gave us hope for a better 2026.” Cullen Tavelli, owner of TWIST in Seattle added: "Shoppe Object has a fantastic selection of good vendors. There's no junk! It's well curated and innovative."

An Experience Defined by Care and Intention

While the show layout is positioned for true discovery by way of a cross-category flow, dedicated community spaces including Global Artisan Project (GAP), NOURISH, Black Lives Matter Action Initiative (BLMAI), and international showcases such as Ensamble Artesano (Mexico), Guatemala Showcase, Japan Selects, Japanese Lifestyle Showcase, Ukraine Designs, and Best of British further underscore Shoppe Object’s global reach while reinforcing their commitment to supporting diverse makers and mission-driven brands within the retail ecosystem.

What exhibitors and buyers felt immediately upon arrival was the show’s attention to detail. From the moment the doors opened, attendees were greeted with an elevated experience designed to make them feel welcome and comfortable. Daily morning yoga sessions, curated lounges, complimentary breakfast, natural light, and a variety of healthy food options reinforced the show’s commitment to a positive experience in every amenity.

“The whole show is very thoughtful. The breakfast in the morning, the water stations, the phone chargers, even the layout,” said NOURISH exhibitor Matthew Kanberg, Co-Founder of TU·ET·AL. “It’s just a very positive experience for everybody involved,” added Co-Founder Natalie Kanberg. 

This holistic approach is a defining trait of the Shoppe Object experience, and a consistent reason that brands return season after season. “What sets Shoppe Object apart is the level of care, creativity, and attention to detail from the team,” said Harri Magaldi, Co-Founder & CEO of My Neighbor’s Co. “Everything feels deeply intentional, which is why I continue to choose to be part of this community.”

A Trade Show That Feels Different 

Shoppe Object is a place where old friends reconnect and where new relationships are born. Throughout the show floor, a recurring theme emerged: community. “The energy and vibe at the show is always so pleasant, edited, and well produced,” said Tina Frey, Founder & Creative Director of Tina Frey Designs. “The sense of community is really one of the best parts of Shoppe Object, as it’s rare to feel so connected to people in other shows.”

“We choose to be part of the Shoppe Object community because it represents the heart of the tastemakers,” said Jennifer Olsen, Co-Founder of House of Good. “This is where the most talented voices gather.” “It is a group defined not just by excellence, but by intention,” Olsen added.

This edition celebrated Jo Faulkner as Artist of the Season, whose artwork was featured across the show's marketing and visual storytelling. Guests enjoyed her special onsite exhibition, drawing inspiration from the paintings and prints produced in her London studio, while experiencing her expressive work through live watercolor sessions and an immersive floral installation of live rosemary bushes by the New York studio Flowerpsycho.

Shoppe Talks: Expanding the Conversation

This edition featured an expanded Shoppe Talks series, doubling the programming from August with twice-daily panels, creating more opportunities for attendees to engage with leading voices across retail, design, marketing, and community-building. Featuring well-known industry leaders and tastemakers, Shoppe Talks further positioned the show as not only a marketplace but also as a space for dialogue, learning, and inspiration.

By the numbers

• This season saw 20% new exhibitors –– many showing at Shoppe Object as their first-ever market or
  tradeshow.
• 45% of exhibitors were international, spanning 40 countries throughout North & South America, Europe,
  Africa, Asia, and Australia. After the United States, Japan represented the most exhibitors (137 brands).
• Show visitors came from all 50 states and from over 65 countries.
• Building upon consistent strategic market growth since its inception, this edition yet again drew an
  increase in buyer traffic.
• 25% more Interior Designers attended, representing an emerging core demographic of Shoppe Object’s
  focused visitor outreach.

Shoppe Object will return later this year with upcoming editions in New York August 2-4, the 2nd edition of Shoppe Object Paris returning within Who’s Next at Porte de Versailles September 5-7, and a special edition expected during Paris Fashion Week October 2-5 at the Jardin des Tuileries alongside Premiere Classe.

For more information, visit ShoppeObject.com and follow @shoppeobject.

At TISE 2026, one message came through clearly from rug retailers and showroom operators:

They need better technology for running the showroom—especially around CRM and POS.

Early Bird Deadline: April 1 | Final Deadline: May 1 

LAS VEGAS, NV – February 11, 2026 – Submissions are now open for the 11th annual ANDYZ Design Awards, recognizing exceptional residential, commercial, hospitality and student design projects from across the U.S. and internationally. The awards, known for capturing the ideas, materials and innovations shaping each year in design, will announce winners during the Summer 2026 Las Vegas Market, on Sunday, July 27.

—More than 100 brands moving into the Center in the first-half of 2026—

DALLAS – February 10, 2026 – Dallas Market Center today announced a dramatic expansion of the number of Design showrooms located inside its Interior Home + Design Center (IHDC). More than 100 brands, represented inside multiple showrooms, will move into custom spaces on the first and second floors of the building in the first half of 2026. This is the largest project for the development of new showrooms inside Dallas Market Center in more than a decade. 

Full halls, innovative products, new synergies, numerous positive discussions, and successful business deals shaped the past four days of the fair. With its new concept, DOMOTEX has reinvented itself and was able to impress both exhibitors and visitors on every level.

Hannover. The new DOMOTEX 2026 confirms its new position as the international platform for the industry. From 19 to 22 January, DOMOTEX 2026 impressively confirmed its position as the international platform for the flooring and interior finishing industry. The trade fair in Hannover featured over 500 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and, for the first time, consistently presented itself as the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, successfully bridging the gap between high-quality flooring and comprehensive interior solutions. The positive energy, international reach, and strong participation of leading market players made DOMOTEX the central meeting point for business, trends, and innovations.

"DOMOTEX has reinvented itself and shown us all that it pays off to boldly explore new paths. DOMOTEX 2026 sets new benchmarks for the entire industry. Both exhibitors and visitors have given us consistently positive feedback. The fair clearly conveys a tangible sense of renewal and provides the perfect platform to bring together the international flooring and interior finishing community," says Arno Reich, Senior Vice President, Deutsche Messe AG.

“DOMOTEX has successfully evolved in terms of content and concept – without losing its roots in flooring. The expansion to include wall and ceiling products was exactly the right move and created new synergies that were clearly tangible across the exhibition grounds. It is precisely this interdisciplinary exchange that makes DOMOTEX a global industry meeting point,” emphasizes Annette Levy, the new Project Director of DOMOTEX.

Bruno Descamps, Managing Director at Lamett, is also convinced of the new DOMOTEX: "We are extremely satisfied with the new DOMOTEX. For us, the fair feels like a real new beginning – a clear confirmation that this format is still absolutely meaningful. The atmosphere is positive, our customers and team are excited, and we were able to conduct important discussions and secure very successful deals. For the flooring industry, it is crucial to meet regularly, exchange ideas, and present innovations. DOMOTEX provides the ideal platform for this and, in our view, is an indispensable meeting point for the industry – today more than ever."

High Internationality and strong Visitor Quality

DOMOTEX 2026 once again impressed with its high internationality among both visitors and exhibitors. Trade visitors from numerous countries explored Hannover to discover the latest offerings from leading manufacturers and used the fair as a strategic starting point for the new business year. Particularly appreciated were the expanded product groups and the positive feedback from trade and craftspeople in the Retailers Park.

Mark Bircham, Managing Director of Kronoplus, says: "DOMOTEX provides us with the ideal platform to showcase our new collections and innovations firsthand. It is especially important that customers can not only see our technologies and designs but also touch and experience them – something that is difficult to convey online. The response over the past few days has been overwhelming: visitors showed great interest in our waterproof products, new digital print designs, and the wide range of flooring and wall formats."

Griescha Krebs, Field Manager at Florim Ceramiche, adds: "We were very positively surprised by the internationality of DOMOTEX. The audience is much more diverse and international than we expected – from Venezuela to Israel to Thailand, everything was represented. For us as a company, it was particularly exciting to make new contacts and showcase our products directly. Especially for ceramics, with a wide variety of surfaces and innovative materials, the tactile experience is crucial for customers. The fair provides the perfect opportunity to conduct personal discussions, answer questions, and present innovations in flooring and interior finishing."

Comprehensive Interior Solutions create new Synergies

With the expansion to the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, DOMOTEX is responding to changing market requirements and the growing demand for holistic interior concepts. Additional product groups for walls, ceilings, and interior finishing were seamlessly integrated into the established flooring offering, creating new synergies along the entire value chain.

New exhibitors, such as the paint manufacturer AkzoNobel, reported a very positive experience after four successful days: "We are very satisfied with our first appearance at DOMOTEX. The fair provides the ideal platform to connect with new customers and support existing clients intensively. We were particularly impressed by the Retailers Park, which provides visitors with targeted information about our brands and concepts. Our core message: we show how retailers can better engage customers and present themselves in a high-quality way through color and spatial concepts," says Stefan Klinker, Head of Sales Professional Germany at AkzoNobel.

Also new to DOMOTEX: the sun and privacy protection manufacturer Teba. Luigi Giordano, Key Account Manager, says: "DOMOTEX 2026 was very successful for us overall. We had many visitors at our stand and numerous productive discussions. Particularly gratifying was the intensive exchange with international trade visitors as well as guests from Germany. The diversity of target groups – from international decision-makers to craftspeople – and the high quality of the discussions exceeded our expectations."

The exhibition was accompanied by a diverse supporting program, including presentations, discussion formats, and special areas. Key topics such as sustainability, circular economy, design, and new working environments were highlighted, alongside the personal exchange within the international community.

Awards and prominent Impulses

A special highlight of DOMOTEX 2026 was the Green Collection Award , which this year was presented to Weitzer Parkett for its outstanding sustainable product solution, Weitzer ReParkett.

Josef Stoppacher, Managing Director of Weitzer Parkett: "DOMOTEX is the largest flooring fair in Europe and also a highly international meeting point for the industry. After a longer break, it was important for us to be personally present again. In times of increasing digitalization, direct on-site exchange is extremely important to establish new business contacts and deepen existing relationships. Winning the first prize of the Green Collection Award confirms our consistent commitment to sustainability and circular economy. Overall, we are very satisfied with our participation at DOMOTEX."

The fair also provided a high-profile stage for other industry awards, including the Parkett Star Award from SN-Verlag and the Netzwerk Boden Award.

Additional inspiration came from boxing world champion Henry Maske, who appeared as a highlight speaker at DOMOTEX, engaging numerous visitors with his contribution. His presence underlined the fair’s focus on combining product innovation with inspiration, values, and personalities.

Outlook DOMOTEX 2028

With the successful conclusion of DOMOTEX 2026, the fair sends a strong signal for the future of the industry. The further development of the concept, the high international participation, and the positive market response confirm the path taken.

The next DOMOTEX Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing will take place from 17 to 20 January 2028 in Hannover.

DOMOTEX worldwide

As the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, DOMOTEX (17–20 January 2028) in Hannover presents international trends and products for interior finishing on a biennial basis. The fair is organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hannover.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR (27–29 May 2026 in Shanghai) is the largest international flooring fair in the Asia-Pacific region. It is jointly organized by Globus Events, Build Your Dream, and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a subsidiary of Deutsche Messe.

With DOMOTEX South East Asia (11–13 November 2026 in Bangkok), DOMOTEX expands its global presence and provides the flooring and interior finishing industry in Southeast Asia with a new central platform for innovation and business contacts. The fair is jointly organized by Globus Events, Worldex, and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai.

Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet, Leather, Fabric, a leading resource for the hospitality, contract and residential markets, is proud to announce Woven Resistance, a four-city exhibition and a month-long online auction of 13 unique carpets designed in collaboration with leading interior designers and architects. Proceeds from Woven Resistance, which kicks off with an event in New York on February 5 at the Freehand Hotel, will benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.

Woven Resistance brings together 13 interior designers and industry professionals to create one-of-a-kind hand-tufted and flat weave rugs in sustainable fibers. Each is an original work of art representing the designer’s personal response to the current political environment in the United States. Participating designers include Matt Goodrich of Goodrich Design; Penelope Fischer-White; Suzanne Tick, of Suzanne Tick Designs; and others. 

Throughout February, Woven Resistance will travel the country for a series of live exhibitions. In partnership with Freehand Hotel Group, a selection of carpets will be spotlighted with one-day, in-person events at Freehand New York (February 5), Freehand Miami (February 11), Freehand Chicago (February 18) and Freehand Los Angeles (February 23). From February 5 through February 25, every carpet will be available through an online silent auction to benefit LGBTQ Rights, Civil Liberties and the Fight Against Climate Change.

The online auction will be open from February 5 – 25, 2026, accessible to bidders worldwide. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the organizations leading these critical efforts; individual donations are also encouraged. 

Auction details:

Date: February 5, 2026 – February 25, 2026

Location: www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com

Preview: A full catalog with high-resolution images and detailed descriptions of each rug is available for preview at www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com .

How to Bid:

Interested parties are encouraged to register to bid in advance via www.wovenresistancebyjamiestern.com . Those unable to participate in the auction are encouraged to donate in support of each non-profit’s mission. 

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 27, 2026 – From buyer-driven product innovation to standout visual storytelling, Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 spotlighted what’s next across home, gift and lifestyle. Buyers selected five products as Market Snapshot “People’s Choice” winners, while six exhibitors earned Best Booth Awards for exceptional merchandising and design at World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Market Snapshot gives buyers an early read on what’s resonating now—and what’s coming next,” said Jon Pertchik, ANDMORE® CEO. “These People’s Choice winners capture the creativity, craftsmanship and consumer appeal driving Winter 2026.”

LAS VEGAS, NV – February 2, 2026 – The Winter 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, held January 25-29, 2026, at the World Market Center Las Vegas, wrapped up on a high note, delivering impressive impact across the board. The refreshed branding and updated market experience generated palpable buzz from the start, and that energy carried throughout the entire week. With strong order writing, a notable increase in new buyers, and a renewed sense of community, the event reinforced Las Vegas Market’s position as a critical sourcing hub for the home, gift, and lifestyle industries on the West Coast.

February 2, 2026

To My Dear Friends,

In what has been a very loosely kept secret, I would like to take this opportunity to personally take control of the narrative of my future.