EXPO RIVA REVIEW
EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS AND CONFIRMS ITS POSITION AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD FOOTWEAR MARKET
More than 8,000 visitors to the show from 103 countries and exhibitors from more than 41 countries, four days that consolidated the event’s leading international role, both in terms of exhibition offer and as a reference hub for business and networking under the banner of innovation and sustainability.
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iva del Garda, 15 June 2022 - Facilitating global trade by helping the production system connect to the market, in a sector where internationalization is an essential factor in competitiveness: this was the role taken on by the 97th edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, the marketplace dedicated to footwear and accessories that ended 14 June, at the Riva del Garda Exhibition Centre.
The show gave us an unprecedented look into the world of shoes and accessories, which was investigated, explored, the focus of conferences and competitions, and experienced firsthand by those in attendance, against a complex economic and geopolitical backdrop. It also demonstrated the industry’s determination and the responsiveness of its key players, first and foremost Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags itself. More than 8,000 visitors from 103 countries were in attendance over the four days. Italy (34%), Germany (10%), France (6%), Spain (5%) and the United Kingdom (4.5%) were the most represented, with visitors also coming from countries not previously represented at the show.
“We are very happy, because the effort and commitment to attract international incoming buyers enabled us to achieve excellent results in terms of attendance, allowing us to welcome buyers from new and unexpected countries in the southern hemisphere. For example, Australia, Mauritius, the Ivory Coast, Thailand, and then over to Latin America, just to name a few. These are very positive signs that show we are on the right track”, said GianPaola Pedretti, Exhibition Manager for Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags.
Among exhibiting companies, the world’s largest manufacturers and exporters and all the industry’s strategic markets – primarily Italy, Spain, Portugal and Germany – were present, along with a wide range of international exhibitors, in particular from Turkey, Pakistan, Brazil and China. India deserves a special
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mention: a few days ago, a memorandum of understanding was signed involving its main association EPCH (Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts), with a view to strengthening the presence and enhancing the quality of the group of Indian exhibitors at the show, already impressive with 95 accredited companies at this edition.
“Markets, content, innovation, sustainability in a single hub to give the show greater appeal, but also to set out the future lines of business development for the sector”, said Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi. “We achieved this through the Innovation Village, but also through the topics addressed in the events programme”. The numbers give an idea of the success of a show that has cemented its role as a reference point in Italy but above all internationally, for a dynamic sector undergoing constant change. Furthermore, again according to the data,
Italy has confirmed its position as the world’s third largest exporter in the sector – after China and Vietnam – with a share equal to 23% (JanuaryNovember 2021) and revenues from exports that amounted to Ð10,480 million in 2021, an increase of 17% on the previous year (Istat data).
“Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags again showed its ability to navigate a changing scenario in which international buyers are looking for new partners and a variety of sourcing strategies to support positive expectations for the next six months”, Alessandra added.
“The show has rediscovered, consolidated and updated its fundamental role as a platform for matching supply and demand, in the knowledge that it is always able to offer different opportunities and new markets. An extraordinary result, recognised by the large number of institutional delegations in attendance and the strategic alliances forged
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