Full and busy stands, satisfied exhibitors and visitors in an ordering mood was the picture at Düsseldorf's shoe fair trio GDS/GLS and global shoes & accessories.
From Friday to Sunday (14 to 16 September) 1,392 exhibitors from 45 countries presented their shoe and bag collections for the 2008 Spring/Summer season.
With around 33,500 trade buyers (51% from abroad) from over 80 countries the three fairs closed at the previous year's level though it was clear throughout that GDS/GLS and global shoes & accessories is continuing its upward trend started in the previous seasons and that the trade fair and business location of Düsseldorf is as indispensable to the shoe and leather goods industries as ever.
In a representative poll nine out of ten trade visitors rated the three fairs as good to very good. Buyers were very satisfied particularly with the fashion range, the topicality of the trends presented as well as with the brands featured at Düsseldorf exhibition centre.
70% of buyers appreciated the comprehensive supporting programme and range of informative events including the numerous fashion shows, expert panel discussions and stand presentations.
The “prime square”, “Wellness & Comfort”, “Exclusivity”, “Young Fashion” and “white cubes” segments attracted special interest from visitors.
“The mood in the halls is the best proof that GDS/GLS and global shoes are doing better and better. Both trade and industry have realised things are happening in Düsseldorf and are now looking back to us again with great interest,” said Chairman at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Werner Matthias Dornscheidt summing up the three days at the fair.
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