Positive signs from Russian shoe buyers at Riva Schuh
The recently concluding Italy-based shoe fair Expo Riva Schuh saw 12,552 visitors pass through the doors, just slightly down on the January 2014 edition.
“The event has it within its DNA to look to international markets and its positioning within the calendar makes it ideal for buyers, especially for large chains,” said Giovanni Laezza, general director of the show.
“Above all, a very positive sign came from the Russian buyers, who have demonstrated their interest in quality products with a reasonable price-tag. This, for them is a new strategic choice deriving from the difficult moment that the rouble is going through.”
The 1,331 exhibitors occupied a 32,500m2 exhibition area where they showed previews of their collections for autumn/winter 2015/16.
Expo Riva Schuh has signed a three-year deal with five major Chinese agencies representing the 412 Chinese companies at the fair.
It is also renewing its agreement with CLE, India’s Council for Leather Export, to reinforce Indian participation.
