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Italian footwear, more in Hell than in Paradise
On the occasion of the Micam videoconference press event, Assocalzaturifici Director Tommaso Cancellara presented a preliminary sector report on the less than thrilling results for 2018 based on a survey conducted by the Confindustria Moda Research Centre for Assocalzaturifici. In keeping in line with the metaphor of the Divine Comedy – the theme of the fair’s advertising campaign – you could say that more than Paradise, we’re starting backslide towards Hell.
Shoes from Spain: more than 210 brands present at Micam
At the next edition of Micam in February, Spanish footwear brands will once again be among the leading protagonists of the Show, with a strong, quality representation of brands and collections for the Fall/Winter 2019-20 that are sure to capture the interest of international buyers (shoesfromspain.com/micam-milano).
Expo Riva Schuh, the worldwide platform of volume footwear
The world of volume footwear once again met up in Riva del Garda, confirming the forecasts made on the eve of the event.
Pitti Bimbo, confirmations arrive from abroad
Despite the climate of uncertainty surrounding children’s fashion, Pitti Bimbo ends with the positive feedback of buyers, while holding steady with its results.
Made in’ and state support for the sector: taking stock of the situation
With an eye to the European Parliament elections in May 2019 – the first after Brexit – and strong from the results of the Fashion Table held in Rome this past October, we take stock of the situation regarding the government’s support of the fashion industry and the protection of ‘Made in’ with the President of Assocalzaturifici, Annarita Pilotti.
Shopper-First Retailing Salesforce’s research on the world of retailing
The American company analysed the responses of over 6,000 consumers and 1.4 billion visits to the main e-commerce portals.
Micam: goes to Paradise between classic and brand new products
The world of footwear gets ready to kick off the 87th edition of MICAM, which opens under the claim “Be inspired by Art, ye who enter”.
Sector economic trends: quantities down, values up
A “less than shining” economic picture with the Italian markets still in crisis, and foreign markets continuing to serve as a driving force.
Italians and online fashion
Online shopping is an increasingly concrete reality also in Italy and increasingly involves fashion. SEMrush took stock of the current situation, with a special eye of regard to footwear. It is exactly footwear, in fact, together with watches to represent the most searched online products throughout the year. Preferably in red.
Starting today, with Yoox, looks can be tried on just like in the store
The Italian giant of online fashion, Yoox, launches the revolutionary Yooxmirror, a new feature supported by Artificial Intelligence that allows customer to virtually try on looks before purchasing them and directly match garments and accessories through a dedicated APP.
The magnificent ZhanXi Shoes Center is now complete
In Guangzhou, China, the ZhanXi Shoes Center represents a first-rate reality for the presentation and sales of footwear and materials for footwear, with more than 415 thousand square meters dedicated to business areas and more than 5 million products on display.
Worldwide footwear, fabric shoes increasingly popular
Fabric footwear is the outsider that has taken the lead in global competition: with a +320% rise in exports, a share that has doubled, and which is now estimated at 30% both in terms of global volume and value, and a +92% increase in average export price between 2007-2017, fabric footwear is the true surprise that emerged from the annual report on world footwear.
The future of BWM in new markets
Presented during the 10th edition of the Luxury Summit by Sole 24 Ore, the ninth Confindustria report “Exporting the dolce vita” explores the potential of Beautiful and Well-Made Italian products on new markets, forecasting a growth of 40% over the next six years, with exports ranging between 15-18 billion euros. Around 10% of this figure will be accounted for by footwear.
Italian footwear’s recovery is pushed back
The footwear industry once again debates among lights and shadows.
