Events
MICAM expands global reach and redesigns fair layout
The leading trade fair has broadened its international reach and revamped its layout to enhance the visitor experience and business opportunities ahead of its 101st edition
Portuguese footwear takes centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s Paris runway show
Portuguese footwear took centre stage at Willy Chavarria’s latest show at Paris Fashion Week, thanks to a collaboration with two Portuguese leading brands, supported by APICCAPS
Aymod to open its doors in Istanbul next March
From the 25th to the 28th of March 2026, the Istanbul Expo Centre will host the Aymod International Footwear Fashion Fair, bringing together footwear companies, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags attendance stable at 8,000
The Italian trade fair specialising in footwear, bags and accessories, which took place from the 10th to the 13th of January, attracted almost 8,000 visitors, which is comparable to the previous June edition
European footwear and apparel industries face reindustrialisation challenges
With production still concentrated in Asia, the European footwear and apparel industries are navigating reindustrialisation, with value-added manufacturing, regulation and sustainability emerging as key factors
Rethinking business models in a changing footwear market
In response to evolving market conditions, footwear companies are reshaping their business models through customisation, digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence
Expo Riva Schuh and Gardabags adapts to a changing market landscape
Ahead of the upcoming January edition, the Italian trade fair is adapting to changing market landscape while reinforcing its dual role as strategic observatory and a meeting place for footwear and accessories professionals
Future of the footwear industry discussed at Porto conference
An international conference dedicated to the future of the Portuguese and European footwear industries was held as part of the FAIST project on the 18th and 19th of November
Marijn Verschure from CAST: rethinking the future of showrooms and fairs
We spoke to Marijn Verschure, the General Manager at CAST, a trading platform for footwear, sport and fashion. Among other topics, we discussed CAST’s role in the footwear ecosystem and the future of permanent showrooms and trade fairs
Novo Hamburgo welcomes first Zero+ edition
Exhibitors reported positive results at the event, which gathered 150 brands and international visitors, while organisers outlined plans to expand the fair amid shifting consumer behaviour in Brazil
Lavoro aims to take a one-third share of the security and defence market by 2030
The Portuguese company that specialises in the production of professional footwear, has set itself the target of producing and marketing a third of the Portuguese security and defence needs by 2030
Conference on the future of footwear in Europe to be held at Porto
A two-day international conference focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing the footwear industry will be held in Porto from the 18th to the 19th of November. The event is organised by APICCAPS and CTCP
Footwear and lifestyle brands find new platform in Riyadh
The inaugural Saudi Lifestyle drew nearly three thousand visitors from 36 countries and 168 brands from 14 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy
BioShoes4All achieves an 85% completion rate
The BioShoes4All project, which involves over 70 entities in the Portuguese footwear sector and focuses on developing sustainable solutions, has achieved an 85% completion rate
069 CONNECT to redefine industry dialogue
HDS/L and Messe Offenbach present a new event that will gather brand leaders, retailers and decision-makers to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for the footwear industry-
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
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Media Partners
Media Partners
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La Conceria
Fotoshoe
UNIT Publishing House
Shoes Report