Kick start business growth

The AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR has been developed as a result of demand from suppliers and industry stakeholders for a high quality, industry operated and truly independent footwear fair for the Australian market.


Dates & Venue
29 - 31 August 2010
Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank

Sunday         29 August 2010    10am - 6pm
Monday         30 August 2010      9am - 5pm
Tuesday       31 August 2010      9am - 4pm

Who Visits
Footwear Buyers, Directors, CEO's, Business Owners, Store Managers & Group Managers 

Retail visitors include: Davies Shoes, David Jones, Easy Living Footwear, Fine Feathers Boutique, High On Heels, Lost Soles, Myer, Rebel

International visitors: The Fair attracts 100+ Visitors from South America, Europe, Asia, India & New Zealand.

Download the Sydney 2010 Post Show Fact Sheet

Who visited in Melbourne 2009?  Click here to see the Post Show Fact Sheet

We bring the buyers to you...

Supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign the AUSTRALIAN SHOE FAIR will bring you qualified and targeted trade visitors by:

  • Direct mail campaign of personalised invitations around Australia and Overseas to industry relevant buyers
  • Unlimited free trade invitations for exhibitor distribution
  • Regular visitor newsletters outlining new developments
  • Email, fax and SMS communications to visitors in the lead up to the Fair
  • Advertising, trade invitation inserts and editorial coverage in leading publications
  • Intensive PR campaign to generate media coverage


Why participate...

  • Raise your profile and consolidate your position in the industry
  • Accelerate your sales cycle using face-to-face marketing
  • Harness new business opportunities from 1000s of companies
  • Network within your industry and develop new business leads
  • Develop direct relationships with current and prospective buyers and overcome objections
  • Promote your latest ranges to a highly targeted audience
  • Create brand awareness

 

Testimonials

"Great show! Quality/serious buyers - 80% of orders were new customers - and heaps of buyers from children's stores. One of the best Fairs we have done."  Ben Nothling, Holster Imports

"By far our most successful show. Indent orders 25% up on summer 2008 - we had a ball. We have supported the Fair since it started and for our company it has been a great ongoing opportunity for exposing our brands."
Malcolm Port, Fujian Footwear

"Turned out to be the best Fair we have done - more sales than any other Shoe Fair - exceeded our expectations."  Mark Harrod, Purnell Brands

"Fantastic! The last day was the best."   Jessica Aiello, Jumbo Ugg Boots

"Lots of good contacts, very happy."   Russell Taplin, Aussie Soles