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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.
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabagssets the standard in China and Vietnam
Riva del Garda’s eventis called to represent the European marketat the Forum organised by CLIA
One hundred and nine Spanish exhibitors at the 98th Micam
Spanish companies are back again at this September 2024 edition of the International Footwear Exhibition, bringing the novelties for SS25 from 133 brands.
50th anniversary for SAPICA
From 13 to 15 August 2024 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico's leading exhibition for the leather and footwear industry celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Made in Türkiye at MICAM
‘Leather products and footwear ‘Made in Türkiye’ are distinguished by their superior quality, meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design,’ says Güven KARACA, Chairman of İstanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters Association (İDMİB), who will be present at Micam from 15-17 September 2024.
Sustainability, new initiatives and some criticism
As part of The Sustainability Pledge project, the UN Economic Commission for Europe presented this new tool to increase traceability in the fashion industry, while the US denounces the ‘EUDR Anti-Deforestation’ regulation as impracticable.
Pitti Uomo moves forward a week in June 2025
The 108th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo will be held in Florence, in Fortezza da Basso, from 17 to 20 June 2025 instead of from 10 to 13 of the same month, as announced so far.
