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Cristóbal Balenciaga | Shoes from Spain Tribut: the book
Following the success of the exhibition, the first monographic exhibition in Italy dedicated to the great couturier and the excellence of Spanish footwear craftsmanship is being released, to be admired and collected.
Maddie, the first AI Agent that accelerates the adoption of additive manufacturing
Artificial intelligence is being used to help the Italian manufacturing sector remain competitive.
Thinking outside the box
In a market that often changes direction, Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags remain opportunities for meeting and doing business. Alessandra Albarelli explains how trade fairs are tackling the new challenges of global trade, including the digitisation of consumption, the quality of Asian products and the growing role of Gardabags. A conversation about the future, guided by the awareness that yesterday's rules no longer apply.
Outdoor becomes part of European Outdoor Week
The leading trade fair for the sector will take place from 17 to 18 May 2026 and will be the centerpiece of the new Week dedicated to outdoor activities, scehduled from 15 to 20 May in Riva del Garda.
How luxury customer choices change
The first EY Luxury Client Index survey shows how quality drives choices in the luxury market. Among emerging drivers, sustainability (30%) exceeds price (22%); status and exclusivity remain relevant factors.
The transformations that will shape the futureof footwear and accessories
The innovations emerging from the most recent international events dedicated to footwear technology – the UITIC Congress in Shanghai and the Italian trade fairs visited by the Scientific Committee of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags – clearly show that the industry is experiencing a period of radical transformation.
Over 100 Spanish exhibitors at the next MICAM
At the next edition of the leading international footwear trade fair, scheduled for 7 to 9 September in Milan-Rho, Spain will be represented by 135 brands led by FICE, with their new SS26 collections.
ORBDAYS closes with record numbers
The event ended on 26 May, confirming its status as the leading trade show for outdoorand running, even beyond Italy's borders.
A new director for Assopellettieri: Federica Bevilacqua
From July 2025, Federica Bevilacqua will take on the role of general manager of both Assopellettieri and Aimpes Servizi.
Emotional Marketing
In recent years, the emotional marketing has experienced exponential growth, becoming a strategic sector for companies around the world, with personalization and artificial intelligence as keywords.
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.
