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Hybrid Service conquers Chinese businesses
Inaugurated during the January 2022 edition, the innovative physical-digital service allows Chinese exhibitors to propose a ‘live’ presentation of their sample collections, with buyers physically able to touch the products with their hands, without however requiring the manufacturers to undertake a long and difficult intercontinental journey, which is subject to the many restrictions now in place because of the pandemic.
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags of central importance for institutions
Celebrating its 97th edition, the fair of Riva del Garda demonstrates its longevity, exceptional resilience, and ability to adapt, while remaining at the top of the international trade fair system and holding a central place of importance among institutions.
Traceability and social sustainability in the footwear industry
Only with the commitment of all parties and effective traceability systems, from the acquisition of raw materials through ultimate distribution, would social sustainability be possible. William Wong’s thought.
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags confirms its supremacy in the global footwear market
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags established its status as the go-to place for business and networking in the footwear market by collecting more than 8,000 guests from 103 countries to its June 2022 edition.
Market and fashion trends in the USA
ExpoRiva Show with its New Market Focus interviewed some buyers from the United States in order to get an in-depth look at the fashion and sales trends characterising what is the third global market for footwear consumption.
The consumer: three different perspectives, from trends to the priorities of Gen Z
A new appointment with Expo Riva Show in the discovery of global consumer trends including especially those of GenZ, with a focus on the Chinese market, accompanied by Joao Maia (APICCAPS), Eugenia Errobidarte (WGSN) and Dean Harry Diabate (Tmall Global).
SAPICA: an essential rendezvous
The most important footwear and leather goods trade fair in Latin America celebrates 48 years of activity by inaugurating a new edition in the spirit of business and innovation from 23 to 25 August at the Poliforum in León, Mexico.
Men’s fashion: Italy between lights and shadows
In 2021, menswear exports grew by +13.4%, imports by +8.2%, but compared to 2019, foreign sales are down by -5.3% and the target markets have changed.
UKRAINIAN FASHION NOW!
Pitti Uomo presents a selection of Ukrainian fashion designers and brands in a dedicated space at the Fortezza da Basso, together with a special photographic exhibition by Synchrodogs.
Ann Demeulemeester Guest of Honour at Pitti Uomo 102
The Florentine show celebrates the Belgian designer’s unique style and noir romanticism with a special project dedicated to her.
S/Style Sustainable Style #5
The Pitti Discovery Foundation’s exhibition project returns to Pitti Uomo. The project was born in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to fill a cultural, social and market need, with a new selection of innovative and sustainable brands.
European youths and counterfeit products
The 2022 edition of the ‘Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard’ released by EUIPO shows how over half of European youths have purchased at least one counterfeit product online in the last year.
Exhibitors confirm it: Expo Riva Schuh 97 was the edition of relaunching
We listened to the live testament of the companies participating in the June 2022 edition of Expo Riva Schuh, including their impressions of the event and results achieved over the four days of exhibition. For all concerned, the fair was host to a lively and positive climate, with a great desire to leave Covid behind and once again being travelling and doing business.
Expo Riva Schuh as seen by international buyers
Adam Borzym, owner of Divino Group, and Mohamed Dembele, President of UCCI - Union des Commerçants de Côte d'Ivoire, talk about their markets and the opportunities offered by the Riva fair.
