Tag: Skechers

Retail Asia16/10/2023
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In August, Skechers sued nonslip shoemaker Laforst Shoes over the alleged infringement of the slip-in-heel design. These shoe styles were the subject of high-profile Super Bowl ads earlier this year featuring Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, and Skechers says it’s sold millions of pairs of the hands-free shoe. On October 5, the Düsseldorf Regional Court in Germany […]

Retail Asia22/12/2021
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Skechers parent, The Comfort Technology Company, has transitioned the operations of the footwear brand in the Philippines from its third-party distributor, Trendworks International, to Skechers USA Philippines. The company said the move is to maximize the brand’s growth in the region. Trendworks International will continue to sell Skechers products through the end of this year. […]

Retail Asia16/09/2020
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Skechers Singapore has accelerated its expansion plan in the city despite the Covid-19 situation. Since July, the footwear brand has rolled out five new stores in the territory, taking its store count to 30, employing 40 additional staff to man them. While many retailers are struggling to remain commercially viable during the Covid-19 crisis, and […]

Retail Asia28/04/2020
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US footwear brand Skechers has reported a modest 2.7-per-cent drop in first-quarter sales brought on by the coronavirus outbreak – and painted a rosy picture of life beyond the coronavirus crisis. “We are in unprecedented times, facing difficult decisions daily as we navigate this global pandemic that has negatively impacted every business throughout our industry […]

Retail Asia11/11/2019
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A Skechers flagship has opened in Shanghai Disney Resort called the Skechers Kids Brand Experience. Located at the busiest sector of Disneytown shopping district where more than 11 million people visit annually, Skechers Kids Brand Experience store offers a selection of kids’ sneakers and parent-child clothing. “This amazing location is front and centre in the […]

Retail Asia22/04/2019
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Skechers Singapore is opening Southeast Asia’s largest and first duplex experiential concept store, at Jewel Changi this week. Set to open on Thursday (April 11), the 5000sqft space will incorporate new visual-merchandising and store-design elements with the use of bright lighting and cement panels. The space is divided into product categories, including performance, lifestyle and […]

Retail Asia26/02/2019
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German sportswear major Puma on Monday claimed that it has become the top sportswear retailer in India, surpassing rivals such as Nike, Adidas, Skechers and Reebok in terms of yearly sales. Puma, the third-largest sportswear manufacturer in the world, has reported sales of Rs 1,157 crore for the 12-month period ending December 2018 against Rs 958 crore reported in the year ago […]

Retail Asia18/02/2019
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Skechers China has opened a new superstore in Shenyang, the footwear brand’s 3000th globally. The footwear brand’s largest store yet covers more than 32,000sqft, showcasing a diverse range of footwear, apparel and accessories styles for men, women and children. It features shops-in-shops for different categories and a Skechers Kids entertainment zone. US-headquartered Skechers says it […]

Retail Asia14/02/2019
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Skechers has bought its joint venture partner in Skechers India, taking the business inhouse. Skechers India has 223 retail locations across the country, 61 of which are company owned and operated, with the remainder franchised. Last year, Skechers saw double-digit increases in wholesale and retail sales and an 80 per cent increase in pairs sold, […]

Retail Asia23/10/2018
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Skechers USA, a global footwear leader, has announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. “Achieving record third quarter sales is a notable accomplishment given the strength of our third quarter 2017 sales,” began Robert Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, Skechers. Greenberg added, “Both our domestic and international businesses grew, and we remained the leader […]

Retail Asia12/02/2018
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Shoe retailer Skechers posted a 27 per cent increase in sales in the last quarter, powered by a 40 per cent increase in international wholesale sales, and a strong performance in China. “Last year was monumental for Skechers as we achieved sales of more than US$4 billion for the first time in our 25-year history,” […]

Retail Asia07/12/2017
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In its first three days, Nanchang Capital Outlets generated sales of more than RMB21.8 million (US$3.2 million) with customer traffic exceeding 1.8 million. It is the second outlet project this year for Beijing Capital Grand, the commercial property arm of Beijing Capital Land, and its sixth outlet project in China. It is also the company’s […]

Retail Asia21/11/2016
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US private-equity company General Atlantic has made its first investment in Indonesia by buying into lifestyle retailer Mitra Adiperkasa (Map). It has subscribed for Rp1.08 trillion (US$80.5 million) in bonds issued by Map which are convertible into shares in its F&B subsidiary Map Boga Adiperkasa (MBA), which runs Cold Stone Creamery, Godiva, Krispy Kreme, Pizza […]

Retail Asia14/11/2016
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Skechers in Korea will now be managed by a joint venture with the parent company. Previously imported and distributed by a third-party company, Skechers head office in the US has confirmed it has partnered with Luen Thai Enterprises in a new business called Skechers Korea Co. “This will enable Skechers to use its proven sales […]

Retail Asia05/11/2016
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Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of US shopping centre group Taubman Centers, and China’s Wangfujing Group, have announced the line-up of retailers for its CityOn.Zhengzhou mall in Henan province, set to open on March 16. When it opens, the centre will be 100 per cent leased and 90 per cent occupied with nearly 200 stores and restaurants. In […]

Retail Asia16/09/2015
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Nike, Adidas and Muji are among eight global companies seeking single brand retailing approval from the Indian government. According to a report in The Indian Express the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has received eight applications from global brands including Skechers, Kiko International, Ryohin Keikaku (Muji), Nike, Adidas and Swarovski after foreign direct […]


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