 38,773 professionals in the footwear sector visited MICAM ShoEvent, the international trade fair dedicated to top- and middle/top-of-the-range footwear organised by ANCI, the National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers, which opened its doors from 26th to 29th February at the Milanese trade fair centre in Rho. "This edition” comments the chairman of ANCI, Vito Artioli, in conclusion, “registered a drop in attendance figures, and especially those from Italy.
But the most significant data regard the fact that the event days were distinguished by a large number of buyers of a superior quality with respect to the corresponding edition in 2007, a feature which was welcomed with a great deal of satisfaction by us organisers and, not surprisingly, by the exhibiting companies, who registered a good business turnover”.
 Rossimoda-Christian Lacroix
The Italians, with 17,870 visitors, nonetheless confirm their interest in the event.
“The drop in attendance to the trade fair" continues the chairman of ANCI “is mostly attributable to a non traditional positioning during the international trade fair calendar, with dates brought forward compared to usual. The event however confirmed its role as a global point of reference for the sector, especially in the light of the good deals and qualified contacts which characterised the days of the footwear business.”
 Jeannot
“MICAM ShoEvent has again met our expectations and those of our interlocutors” continues the chairman, Vito Artioli “with an offer characterised by a further increase in the level of quality and in creativity. This feature, which distinguished the entire sector, is the real strength of Italian companies and the factor that ensures we continue to be the leader of the highest market brackets”.
“The event” concludes Vito Artioli “was yet another occasion to meet with similar Trading Associations from all over the world.” The next edition will take place in Milan from 17th - 20th September 2008. (10/04/2008) |
