REVIEW
A GLOBAL HUB FOR FOOTWEAR AND BAGS
Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags January 2025 edition concluded with 9,000 attendees from around 100 countries, plus exhibitor satisfaction exceeded expectations! There were even announcements about a new format for Gardabags for the June edition…
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xpo Riva Schuh & Gardabags closed another edition earlier this year with 9,000 attendees from approximately
100 countries – on par with last year. Exhibitor satisfaction exceeded expectations as well, with 1,100 participants from 36 countries reporting “excellent” outcomes. While the global economic downturn has
posed difficulties, the event showcased its strength in fostering a thriving community, organisers said. Riva del Garda continues to be a hub where commercial partnerships and enduring human connections flourish, transcending cultural differences. Further validating Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags’
role as a global hub for footwear and bags are its impressive figures. Roberto Pellegrini, Chairman of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, explained: “The fair continues to attract industry professionals from all over the world. Exhibitors hail from 36 countries, while visitors represent around 100 nations – 80 per cent from Europe, 12 per cent from Asia, with attendance from the Americas and Oceania remaining stable, and a notable increase in visitors from Africa.”
Business opportunities The show remains a vital platform for facilitating business opportunities, connecting supply with demand, offering insights into consumer trends, exploring major international markets and presenting retail innovations. Most importantly, it continues to invest in and anticipate the future. This June will see the launch of an innovative Gardabags format, while the next two years will see the start of works to expand the exhibition centre.
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