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Markets news from our blog
The Scandinavian market
Who knows why we immediately think of far-off places when speaking of footwear exports: to the East towards Russia, South Korea, and China; and to the West, towards the United States. Yet, the most profitable markets for Made in Italy are those closest to us: France, Switzerland, and Germany. Moreover, although seven out of ten […]
The CIS confirms its love for Made in Italy
With Shoes from Italy, Assocalzaturifici supported Italian businesses in two of the most promising markets belonging to the CIS: the Ukraine and Kazakhstan
Preview Couromoda: a more than optimistic start
Couromoda Preview: previews from the São Paulo fair, the digital congress, and European Shoe Case with Georgia Turri, trend forecaster from the ARSUTORA School
Aymod, lower numbers, higher quality
The figures and contents from the recently concluded October edition.
Obuv: a recovery in volume, with attention to prices
A recovery was reconfirmed with greater attention to prices: this is what emerged at the 48th edition of Obuv mir Koži, held from 24 to 27 October 2017 in Moscow’s Expocentre trade fair district. Organized by JSC Expocentre and Bolognafiere, with the official support of Assocalzaturifici and the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the event […]
Mosshoes ends with a +10% rise in visitors and exhibitors
With twenty years of activity behind it, the Moscow event for footwear, leather, accessories, and components celebrates this important milestone with yet another successful edition.
Expo Riva Schuh, next stop Stockholm
The promotional tour of Expo Riva Schuh arrives in Scandinavia
Italian footwear: one step further towards stability
During the first six months of the year, the performance of Italian footwear was completely positive, with encouraging signals for the future.
Acrib 4.0
In Padua on July 13th, chairman Siro Badon summed up the situation of the sector and the future of footwear in the Riviera del Brenta: the "era of sneakers" calls for a radical change even in the Venetian district, to prevent growing quantities of pairs from being diverted to other parts of Italy
Where is luxury headed?
The Luxury Summit of Sole 24 Ore faces themes like internationalization, digitalization and sustainability.
Brazilian kids’ footwear: an increasing number of global brands
Design, colour, and high spirits are part of the DNA of Brazilian footwear, especially when it comes to children’s footwear.
A slight uptrend, but not yet a full recovery
Cautious optimism for the industry’s future and looking ahead to the industry of tomorrow: these are the themes that characterized the Assocalzaturifici National Assembly, which was held this past 27 June 2017 at the LIUC – Università Catteneo in Castellanza (VA)
Portuguese footwear flies high in foreign markets
Growing industry and export at +55% from 2010 to today. At the top of a golden moment, Luis Onofre becomes the new President of Apiccaps: during the day of his inauguration, we asked him some questions regarding his goals and agenda.
South African footwear is here to stay
This is how South African footwear announced its entry into international markets with the desire to remain there as one of the key players
