“We close this, the 85th edition of Expo Riva Schuh, feeling very satisfied. The fair has confirmed its ability to offer both exhibitors and visitors a truly complete offering, combining business opportunities with the chance to meet-up and compare notes between the manufacturers and operators of this sector. In particular, we have revealed the presence of new visitors who have registered at Riva del Garda for the first time, an indisputable sign that the event continues to grow and attract interest from the key international operators of the sector. Furthermore, the edition which has just closed, provided a unique platform for debate regarding the current transformations taking place in the world-wide footwear market: we have the advantage of being able to predict these evolutions and our intention for forthcoming editions is to further strengthen and develop this latest added value in terms of quality and service to the industry”, commented Roberto Pellegrini, Chairman of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi.

The 85th edition of Expo Riva Schuh closed with an 4.4% increase in the number of visitors, compared to the January 2015 edition. A total of 13 104 visitors attended the Riva del Garda event.