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Industry news from our blog
Expo Riva Schuh and the revamped Gardabags kick off the summer season
From 14 to 17 June 2025, Riva del Garda will test the market recovery. The events focusing on consumer trends, retail innovation and international market analysis are back.
ILM: business, communication and strategy platform
The 161st edition of the Offenbach leather goods fair, held from 15 to 17 February, highlighted the importance of interpersonal relationships for business development and the birth of new ideas and creative inspiration.
Second half 2024: uneven growth but positive outlook for 2025
World Footwear data show uneven growth across markets, while forecasts are for an 8.4% increase in footwear consumption in 2025. Asia's dominance as world producer remains and the importance of 3D printing is growing.
Artificial intelligence and the shoe business: the next industry revolution has already begun!
Artificial intelligence is transforming the footwear industry, optimising production, logistics and customer experience in a sustainable and personalised way.
The potential of 3D printing for footwear
The 11th World Footwear Business Conditions Survey addressed the impact of 3D printing in the footwear industry. The data show how it is becoming increasingly important, especially in the early stages of production.
Momad and Bisutex increasingly united
In a Total Look perspective, the synergies between clothing, footwear, bags, bijoux and accessories are being strengthened, with the two Madrid fairs to be held together in Hall 8 of IFEMA, from 11 to 13 September 2025. We talk about this with Julia Gonzalez Romo, also director of Intergift - Madridjoya.
Expo Riva Nights: novelties, networking, special guests and lots of fun
The appointment with the evenings organised by Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags continue edition after edition, each time offering unique opportunities to take off work clothes and continue to do business to the rhythm of music, toasts and good food.
Cloov: the winner of the latest Startup Competition
Interview with Chiara Airoldi, Co Founder of Cloov, the young innovative company that won the last edition of the Startup Competition at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags.
Accordo UE-EU-Mercosur agreement under the sign of business and sustainability
The European Commission has finalized a free trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay that not only reduces customs barriers but also puts sustainability at the center, with a €1.8Bn allocation for the green and digital transition in Mercosur.
FerragamoEvery material is precious
The use of multiple materials is an aspect that places Salvatore Ferragamo's work from the earliest years in the collective climate of experimentation that characterises 20th century artistic research.
Providing benefits to the territory is the mission of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags
A vocation that highlights the freedom of the Riva event from which derives the ability to renew and innovate to meet the challenges of the international market.
Innovation and sustainability in the future of Turkish footwear
About 130 Turkish companies will be present at Expo Riva Schuh in January, representing world-leading production with excellent prospects for further development, focusing on flexibility, research and sustainability. We talk about this with Berke Icten, President TASD
The 2024 ‘white mantles’ of the Saints Crispin and Crispinian Consortium were handed out
The 44th edition of the traditional ‘Festa del Lavoro - Festa dell'uomo’, much-loved by the citizens of Vigevano and those who work in the footwear industry, is now in its 44th year, with the traditional awarding of the Loyalty to Work prizes.
Apps revolutionise retail
The retail world is rapidly evolving and smartphone apps are playing a key role, as highlighted by the numerous ideas by startups set to feature at the January edition of the Innovation Village Retail at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags.
