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Alliance: from Kenya to Italy to train the artisans of tomorrow
The first international project, which brings the three most promising talents to Italy for an immersive internship at the Tuscan companies Tamerice and Sapaf, has been successfully completed.
Assocalzaturifici supports the Guidelines of the Plan for the Italian Fashion System
A 4-billion-euro plan to boost the sector’s growth and consolidate the ‘Made in Italy’ brand in the global fashion industry.
AI is coming to the factory floor. And it’s not going anywhere
Artificial Intelligence is profoundly transforming global manufacturing, but the gap between those who actually use it and those who merely talk about it is already huge.
E-commerce, three key areas: growth, artificial intelligence and the rules of the game
B2B digital commerce is now worth almost €2 trillion in Europe, and artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the way it works.
Paola Smajato: passion, competence and vision
President and CEO of Calzaturificio Valbrenta and Vice-President of Assocalzaturifici, she tells us about her company, located in the heart of the Riviera del Brenta, in an increasingly global challenging market.
The State of Fashion 2026: keyword “challenging”
The annual Business of Fashion/McKinsey report reveals that the main objective of the fashion industry in 2026 will be to adapt to a new context in which trade, consumer behaviour and technology continue to change rapidly.
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.
