A total of 56 Spanish exhibitors representing 80 brands are participating in the 100th and 11th Expo Riva Schuh fair, under the umbrella of the Federation of the Spanish Footwear Industry (FICE) and with the support of ICEX Spain Export and Investment. The Garda Bags edition will take place in Riva del Garda from 13 to 16 January 2024. Participants in these events include 34 participants from Alicante, most of whom 19 belong to Elche..
Expo Riva Schuh Celebrating 100th edition and celebrating anniversary, today is the main international exhibition of middle-class shoes. Organized by the Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, the event is held in the Exhibition Center (Quartiere Fieristico) and in showrooms spread throughout the city’s hotels. In this new edition, Palavela and the Convention Center in the city center reopen.
“We are at the first event of the international calendar to promote new shoe collections 24/25 for winter. This means that visitors have a full preview of the offer and can plan orders in advance,” says FICE president Rosana Perán, adding: “For exhibitors, this represents the first opportunity to test the collections and adjust production plans. “This is also the last event on the calendar for Summer 24 campaign orders, thanks to the rollout of upcoming trending, new arrivals and restocked collections.”
The fair also organizes the eleventh edition of Garda Bags. Special exhibition areas for bags in different pavilions of Palafisi.
1,300 exhibitors will attend this January 2024 edition (companies and brands) from 42 countries. A sold out sign was hung at the fair. China is the most represented country with 250 companies. Other countries such as Italy, India, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, Germany and Portugal also stand out.
9,000 visitors from 103 countries attended the last edition on June 23. This represents a growth of 12.5% compared to June 22. 80% of visitors are European.
Spain is participating in the fair with 56 exhibitors and 80 brands. Many companies could not attend the fair due to space constraints.
What is sought is the revitalization of marketsThe sector, which has been in a slowdown since the second half of last year, is in a dynamic that will continue in the new year, according to the forecasts managed by the sector.