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Industry news from our blog
MOMAD confirms the success of its first edition in July
The Madrid Trade Fair has concluded an edition characterised by a more specialised range of exhibits, a strong international presence and visitors focused on business.
The industry that is worth more by producing less
Fewer pairs, greater value: for thirty years, Italian shoes, bags and leather goods have prioritised quality over quantity. The 2025 figures reveal the hidden cost of that choice.
The future of Latin America’s footwear industry was discussed in Riva del Garda
The event, which took place during Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, brought together representatives from the region's leading footwear industry associations.
“Be Here or Be Wrong”: for Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, there is no middle ground
The new promotional campaign by Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags marks a strategic shift: no longer product-driven communication, but positioning. The message is direct, provocative, and redefines the two fairs as an essential space for anyone looking to understand where the global footwear and bags market is heading.
The first AI-generated fashion show at a trade fair
At Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags, an immersive experience designed to showcase exhibitors’ products: a fashion show generated entirely by artificial intelligence. The models were digital, but the products remained real: actual shoes and bags that visitors could touch at the fair.
No more clicks: what innovations lie ahead?
From agents who shop on our behalf to personal AI, the Italian fashion industry – worth 87.4 billion – is facing a paradigm shift. The innovation that matters is the kind that makes processes more robust, not more flashy.
The B2C product e-commerce market in Italy is worth €42.6 billion
According to the Netcomm Observatory, online product purchases are set to grow by 6% in 2026 compared to 2025. All sectors are growing in Italy, including clothing (between 5% and 6%).
Additive footwear: a turning point for the supply chain
In the summer of 2025, Nike launched its first fully 3D-printed trainer onto the mass market. Behind this announcement lies an industry that is redefining the relationship between machines, materials and processes.
Around The World: Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags capturing the direction of business
From Orlando to Chengdu, via Coventry. The Around The World project takes Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags where trends take shape, regulations are discussed and partnerships are built. Three stops, one objective: turning market knowledge into business opportunities.
Innovation setting the pace for the industry at Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags
At the tenth edition of the Innovation Village Retail, start-ups are telling the story of a sector undergoing full-scale digital transformation.
The art of Italian shoemaking has been nominated for inclusion on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Giovanna Ceolini, president of Assocalzaturifici, heads the Promotional Committee launching the first UNESCO nomination project for the Italian fashion and lifestyle sector.
Tenth anniversary for YOUTE Festival
The festival celebrating the value of jute as a symbol of tradition, design, and the future will be held from May 29th to June 1st (and with B2B meetings on June 1st and 2nd), in Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia (Spain), known worldwide as the ‘City of Espadrilles-Alpargatas’.
MICAM sets its sights on Central Asia
The International Footwear Fair is strengthening its internationalisation strategy by holding an event in Tashkent under the banner “MICAM Milano: Crafting Global Connections”.
BFSHOW is ready to welcome 164 international buyers
The largest event in the footwear sector in Latin America takes place from 18 to 20 May in São Paulo, bringing together around 350 Brazilian brands.
