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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.
Italian leather goods: 2024 starts uphill
Exports (-11.8%) and turnover (-12% in the member survey) fell in the first quarter, while domestic demand remained flat (+1.4% the value of retail sales in January-March 2023, but still -1.3% below pre-Covid levels). Luxury slows down.
Drop in turnover in the first quarter of 2024
The Italian footwear industry ends 2023 with a substantial hold in turnover, 14.58 billion euros, (+0.6% over 2022) and in exports, but the start of 2024 registers significant downturns in all economic indicators.
The calendar of events at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags 101
All the events not to be missed during the days of the fair. An immersion in the world of shoes, bags and accessories with all their facets: from the product to technology, digital and innovation, and the trends of the coming seasons.
Unveiling the Met Gala
Worth and impact in the Fashion Industry
From the start-ups, ideas and aspirations for truly innovative retail
We asked the start-ups taking part in the ERS & Gardabags Innovation Village Retail what they mean by true ‘innovation’, how the sector is evolving and what they would like to see revolutionise the retail sector.
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, beyond the traditional fair
The event in Riva del Garda is not only the meeting of national and international supply and demand, albeit of great importance, but is also the place to establish information, share and forge professional relationships.
