After cancelling all physical events throughout 2020 given the COVID-19 pandemic, Pitti Immagine announced the next edition will return to physical format
We spoke with Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, to learn her views on the impact of COVID-19 in the trade fairs arena and to hear about what we can expect from the next edition of the fair
The international trade fair for the volume footwear sector and the showroom for bags, leather goods and accessories will take place in January 2021, moving back to its traditional dates, after the announced shift caused by COVID-19
According to the organisers, over 16 000 buyers showed up at Fieramilano Rho during the 5 days of the initiative #Strongertogether. On this occasion Micam, Mipel, A New Point of View, TheOneMilano and Homi got together to show the new collections
The 118th edition of Mipel, the international event dedicated to the world of leather bags and accessories, has ended on the 23rd of September. Organizers call it "the edition of courage and of resilience"
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags return to the analysis of the most pressing and current issues for the footwear and accessories sectors, with a focus on the world of retail and changes in purchasing habits
Sales by the Italian luxury goods group have rebounded strongly in China since the stores reopened and, to date, have recorded higher levels than last year, as reported to Reuters by Prada's Chief Executive Officer, Patrizio Bertelli
Micam, which starts today, is celebrating its ninetieth edition. We can only grow by changing: so Micam is looking to the future, said Assocalzaturifici and Micam Chair, Siro Badon
Gian Giacomo Ferraris, Roberto Cavalli's CEO, is exiting his role at the end of the year. Previously, Ferraris worked for Versace and has joined Roberto Cavalli as CEO in 2016
As of the 30th of June 2020 the Salvatore Ferragamo Group reported total revenue of 377 million euros down by 46.6% at current exchange rates (-46.9% at constant exchange rates), which compares to 705 million euros in the first half of 2019
The impact of the pandemic has heavily affected the sales and results of all the group's brands, in all geographic areas, product categories and on both sales channels
According to the organisers more than 500 exhibitors and over 5 000 buyers, primarily from Italy and Europe, have confirmed their participation in the next edition of MICAM due to take place from the 20th to the 23rd of September
Preliminary consolidated sales in the first half of 2020 amounted to 243.6 million euros, down by 39%. The group's direct e-commerce channel recorded significant growth with more 40% compared with the end of June 2019
The group's consolidated revenue was down by 46.6% in the first half of the current year. However, Ferragamo sees encouraging signs as revenue performance in July is increasing in China, Korea and Japan