With 8,000 attendees from over 100 countries, the 103rd edition of Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags came to a close. Attendance grew from Poland, the UK, Africa and the USA, while numbers from Germany remained steady. The event, which kicked off the Spring/Summer 2026 season, featured the debut of the renewed Gardabags format – a […]
From 14 to 17 June 2025 in Riva del Garda, the market’s recovery will be put to the test. All the regular appointments return, with a focus on consumer trends, retail innovation and the analysis of international markets. A renewed Gardabags will debut, doubling its exhibition space and offering three fairs in one, thanks to […]
CHINESE MANUFACTURING, A FIXTURE IN RIVA DEL GARDA FOR YEARS, CALLS ON THE TRADE FAIR TO PRESERVE ITS STATUS AS AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUB. THE UNCERTAINTY CAUSED BY THE TARIFF DISPUTE REINFORCES EUROPE’S IMPORTANCE AS AN OUTLET MARKET FOR ASIAN PRODUCTION. EXPO RIVA SCHUH AND GARDABAGS THUS RETURNS FROM 14 TO 17 JUNE AS A […]
The Riva del Garda event concludes with 9,000 attendees, consistent with January 2024 figures, from approximately 100 countries. Exhibitor satisfaction exceeded expectations, with 1,100 participants from 36 countries reporting excellent outcomes, while the 19 business-oriented events enjoyed a large turnout. A bright future is anticipated for the event, marked by the announcement of a new […]
In the heart of Riva del Garda, the 100th edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags unfolded, not just as a celebration of the past but as a testament to its enduring influence and impact on the international footwear and bag business. This milestone event brought together a global community committed to advancing the industry […]
From 13 to 16 January 2024, 1,300 exhibitors and brands from 39 countries will animate the exhibition halls of Riva del Garda and celebrate this significant milestone of 100 editions with a Celebration Night, where historical stakeholders who have long been part of the event and contributed to its success for so many years, will […]
EXPO RIVA SCHUH & GARDABAGS PRESENTS ITS 100TH EDITION TO THE MINISTRY OF ENTERPRISE AND MADE IN ITALY IN ROME Rome, December 6th 2023: It all starts with a question: how could Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, such a long-lasting and successful event, possibly have come to be in Riva del Garda, a small Italian town in […]
Nearly 9,000 attendees (+12.5% compared to June 2022 – 80% from Europe) with a significant rise from Spain and Germany, as well as a strong return from Asia, for a total of 103 countries represented at the fair. A very successful edition capped off by 26 events, including the important International Summit in collaboration with […]
Riva del Garda, 11 October 2022 : The next editions of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags will be held from 14 to 17 January 2023 and from 17 to 20 June 2023. Excellent opportunities for the industry to get together, in light of the results of the last show and the enthusiasm shown by brands and […]
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