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.

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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