More international visitors
22/08/2007
The organisers of the WSA footwear event in Las Vegas have reported a higher international attendance at the exhibition this summer than ever before.
Ten different buying groups from the United Kingdom attended for the first time, along with buyers representing department stores from Italy, France, Belarus, and Mexico. The organisers reported that 25% of participants came from outside the US, an increase of 1.6% from August 2006. The international presence at WSA has more than doubled in the past three years.
Lisa Copeland, director of international wholesale for Kenneth Cole Productions, commented: “There was a substantial increase of attendance of buyers from key department stores and groups throughout Europe. It was so positive to see these key players making the journey and coming to WSA for the first time.”
