MARCH 14 - 16, 2012 GDS attracts purchasing decision-makers +++ International: 50% visitors from abroad +++ Interested: Retailers open to new brands +++ Impressive: Celebrities galore in Düsseldorf From 7 to 9 September 2011 a total of 1,290 exhibitors presented trends for the 2012 Spring/Summer season at the Düsseldorf shoe trade fairs GDS – International Event for Shoes & Accessories and GLOBAL SHOES. The signs now point to renewal reflected in clear, monochrome colours. Dynamism and impulsive creativity take the place of retro and vintage. The new footwear and bag collections exude optimism and joie de vivre. At GDS alone the new trends were presented by 9% more exhibitors than at the previous year’s event. These included such well-established brands as Geox, Farrutx, Fratelli Rossetti and Salamander that returned to GDS. In addition to these, exciting, small labels such as John Varvatos (USA), John Fluevog (Canada), Heschung (France), Kat Maconie (UK), Fonnesberg (Denmark) and Halmanera (Italy) celebrated their debut in Düsseldorf. Retailers open to new brands It is precisely this diversity of brands that convinced GDS visitors. By their own account, 36% of all retailers were looking for new suppliers at the trade fair. 25% were interested in new products to round off their ranges. These figures alone confirm that GDS is a platform for successful new business. International purchasing decision-makers rely on GDS The high proportion of international purchasing decision-makers was striking. This time half of the just under 24,000 trade visitors were guests from abroad. All in all, visitors from 77 different countries travelled to Düsseldorf. There are plenty of reasons to join us FOR THE GDS & GLOBAL SHOES Trade Fair You will meet knowledgeable industry leaders who will address a range of topics, link informative strategies for building your business, and learn how European demographics and psychographics differ from those in the U.S. Put simply, if you want to tap into the vital European business market, you need to be at the GDS & GLOBAL SHOES Trade Fair and Trade Show with TTI Travel, the Trade Fair Travel Specialists! So what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE TO SPEAK WITH OUR TRADE SHOW TRAVEL SPECIALIST!!! OR CALL TOLL-FREE @ [866] 674-3476 For more information on this show click here. For additional show information please contact: Messe Dusseldorf, North America [312] 781-5180 phone [312] 781-5188 fax info@mdna.com