Growth expected at Global Shoes

20/08/2009

According to show organisers, Global Shoes is starting to recover from the effects of the global economic downturn.

Although the financial turmoil led to reduced exhibitor numbers in March, 380 from 21 countries are expected to attend the upcoming event in Düsseldorf, Germany, from September 11-13.

While this is still down 15% compared with the same event last year, it is up 34% compared with the March show.

“After a turbulent start to the year the situation in the world footwear business appears to have settled a little. Many producers are looking to the future more optimistically again,” explains Kirstin Deutelmoser, director at Global Shoes.

“We are obviously delighted that our exhibitors are opting for Düsseldorf again.”