ABOUT THE FAIR
The SHOP PLUS Shanghai is the leading Chinese trade fair for innovative solutions in commercial space design and retail development. The name "SHOP PLUS" stands for a combination of Spaces, Hardware, Operations, and Planning, enhanced by the "PLUS" for the diverse opportunities the expo offers. This event is held annually at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), one of the world’s largest and most advanced exhibition centers, ideally located in economically vibrant Shanghai.
The organizer is the renowned Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. The expo serves as a unique platform for professionals from all areas of commercial space design. With a clear focus on quality and innovation, SHOP PLUS offers not just products, but comprehensive solutions that shape the future of retail.
The expo covers a wide range of topics, including commercial space design from the planning of modern shopping centers to the creation of unique retail spaces, visual merchandising, digital information systems, smart technologies, commercial art installations and lighting, retail equipment and self-service solutions, as well as smart parking systems and office design.
The expo features numerous highlights such as innovative product launches, live demonstrations of new technologies, and the exchange of best practices. Forums, conferences, and seminars complement the program.
SHOP PLUS attracts exhibitors from various industries, including architecture and design, technology providers, furniture and lighting manufacturers, and retail brands. The visitors primarily come from sectors such as retail, real estate management, interior design, and urban planning—creating an ideal synergy for networking and business opportunities.
Known as China’s "gateway to the world," Shanghai provides a perfect backdrop for the expo. The city is a global hub for business and culture and ideally reflects the themes of SHOP PLUS. The expo center, with its modern infrastructure and excellent accessibility, underscores the international stature of the event.
SHOP PLUS is more than just an expo—it is a central meeting point for professionals eager to actively shape the future of retail and commercial spaces. As an annual industry highlight, it unites innovation, inspiration, and business opportunities in the heart of one of China's most dynamic cities.
The SHOP PLUS take place annually, and therefore presumably in March 2027 in Shanghai.