REVIEW
The 101st edition of Expo Riva saw ‘satisfaction and further internationalisation’, organisers say
With 9,000+ visitors and 1,300 brands on show, the recent Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags event was another success, according to the organisers…
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rganisers of the recent Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags event, held in Riva del Garda, Italy from 15 to 18 June, have spoken of the show’s huge success and the positive comments they have had from brands and attendees alike.
More than 9,000 people attended the fair, the 101st edition, marking significant growth compared to both January 2024 and last year’s June edition.
Buyers, whose voices met those of 1,300 exhibitors, brands and companies representing 40 countries, including the world’s major producers (80 per cent international, 20 per cent Italian), spread across a total exhibition area of 50,000sqm across 11 fully occupied halls at the Riva del Garda exhibition centre. The Gardabags area dedicated to bags, luggage and accessories was hosted by 47 companies from Bangladesh, China, Germany, India, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. “Over the three show days we saw a widespread and overall sense of satisfaction,”
said Roberto Pellegrini, President of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi. “In particular, I think it is important to highlight the increase in visitors from Latin America and Europe, and especially the significant return of buyers from Germany and Italy, up from June 2023.” Attendees spoke not only of the new collections for the upcoming SS25 season, but also echoed throughout the 19 events that animated the four-day fair. All aimed at offering a complete overview of the footwear, bags and
fashion accessories market: from the analysis of consumer trends to the showcasing of several exhibitors’ models, carefully selected for the Highlights Area; from the in-depth analysis of markets in different countries through the Market Focuses to the celebration of the event’s 50th anniversary with the highly successful Summer Celebration Nights.
The positive feedback from the event reflects the ideal venue for showcasing the brilliance of Made in Italy. An event serving as the perfect channel for gaining insights on industry trends, the most stimulating markets to approach and the most interesting innovations certain to raise businesses to new heights.
“The strength and uniqueness of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags is the festive atmosphere where industry players forge new connections and strengthen existing ones in a uniquely relaxed setting,” added Mr Pellegrini. “It’s not just a business event but also a fair that celebrates the beauty of its distinctive territory, with exhibitors at hotels too and plenty of evening events to promote networking that transcends the confines of the Exhibition Centre.”
20 • FOOTWEAR TODAY • AUGUST 2024
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