by Zach | Sep 14, 2023 | Press Release
Sep 14, 2023 • 4:00 am EDT
Unisex Skechers Football collection hits stores in the UK and Europe with three new boots built for speed and control on the pitch.
LONDON & FRANKFURT, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Over the last several weeks, fans around the world have watched Harry Kane on the pitch as he scored multiple goals for his new Bayern Munich club wearing Skechers Football boots. Now players of all levels are able to bring this incredible performance to their game with the arrival of Skechers Football boots in the UK and Europe.
The Skechers Football collection launches with the Prime Pack—three boots built for speed and control on the pitch. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Skechers Football collection launches with the Prime Pack—three boots built for speed and control on the pitch. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Company known for its product innovations and award-winning performance technologies has developed an advanced Skechers Football collection with three new boots for women and men. The SKX_01 (worn by Harry Kane) is the epitome of modern football footwear designed with the insight of professional players who desire precise control on the ball. Featuring a custom-designed last meticulously crafted to optimize comfort, this unique boot ensures that every player experiences the perfect fit for enhancing touch on the field. The SKX_01 is available in both a standard low profile, as well as a high-top version for upgraded ankle support. Additionally, the Skechers Razor is a lightweight speed boot with an explosive track-inspired design to maximize acceleration and energy return. It features a carbon-infused soleplate for responsive power and agility during play.
“The full range of Skechers Football boots offers options for any type of player, from the grip and control of the SKX_01 to the speed of the Skechers Razor—with every style featuring innovative comfort that performs to differentiate Skechers from the competition,” said Greg Smith, VP of Product Development and Merchandising for Skechers Performance. “Skechers may be a breakthrough brand in the football space, but we are committed to this sport and look forward to growing and evolving our offering in the years to come with Harry Kane and our expanding roster of players in Skechers boots.”
New to the Skechers roster of professional athletes wearing Skechers Football boots is the next generation of stars including Josh Wilson-Esbrand (left back for Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims on loan from Premier League club Manchester City, as well as the England U21 national team); Shania Hayles (striker for Women’s Super League side Bristol City); Anouk Denton (defender for WSL side West Ham United); and Ria Bose (midfielder for WSL side Chelsea and the England U17 national team). Each of these players currently compete in the Skechers Razor boot.
The full collection of Skechers Football boots is available now at www.skechers.co.uk/football and www.skechers.de/football, as well as at select Skechers stores and specialty football retailers in the UK and across Europe. Football fans can get behind-the-scenes access to Skechers Football product launches and more by following @skechersfootball on Instagram and TikTok.
About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers USA Ltd. and Skechers USA Deutschland GmbH are subsidiaries of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California. Skechers designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, Skechers’ future domestic and international growth, financial results and operations including expected net sales and earnings, its development of new products, future demand for its products, its planned domestic and international expansion, opening of new stores and additional expenditures, and advertising and marketing initiatives. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include the disruption of business and operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; delays or disruptions in our supply chain; international economic, political and market conditions including the effects of inflation and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations around the world, the challenging consumer retail markets in the United States and the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine; sustaining, managing and forecasting costs and proper inventory levels; losing any significant customers; decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of products; maintaining brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers, especially in the highly competitive performance footwear market; anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in Skechers’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q in 2023. Taking these and other risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration, the dynamic nature of these circumstances means that what is stated in this press release could change at any time, and as a result, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Skechers operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.
Petra Kereem
Skechers USA Ltd.
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1707 655 955
Anna-Maria Bausch
Skechers USA Deutschland
[email protected]
+49 (0) 6074 40722 64
Source: Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
by Zach | Sep 6, 2023 | Press Release
Sep 6, 2023 • 9:00 am EDT
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Skechers USA, Inc., The Comfort Technology CompanyTM, announced today that it has sued Laforst Shoes, Inc. for patent infringement of its proprietary Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® designs. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
In 2023, Laforst introduced a footwear style which incorporates multiple designs that infringe upon five separate Skechers patents for its novel and highly successful Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® footwear.
Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers, stated: “Skechers invests tremendous resources into product development to introduce fresh, unique and exciting footwear to its customers year in and year out. It is disappointing that Laforst has chosen to copy multiple Skechers-patented designs. While Skechers always prefers to compete in the marketplace rather than the courtroom, the Company has no choice but to seek legal recourse when competitors blatantly tread on our rights. Skechers will continue to aggressively police and enforce its proprietary rights to Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® designs and technologies.”
About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, Skechers’ future domestic and international growth, financial results and operations including expected net sales and earnings, its development of new products, future demand for its products, its planned domestic and international expansion, opening of new stores and additional expenditures, and advertising and marketing initiatives. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include the disruption of business and operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; delays or disruptions in our supply chain; international economic, political and market conditions including the effects of inflation and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations around the world, the challenging consumer retail markets in the United States and the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine; sustaining, managing and forecasting costs and proper inventory levels; losing any significant customers; decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of products; maintaining brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers, especially in the highly competitive performance footwear market; anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in Skechers’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q in 2023. Taking these and other risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration, the dynamic nature of these circumstances means that what is stated in this press release could change at any time, and as a result, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Skechers operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.
Jennifer Clay
Skechers USA, Inc.
[email protected]
Source: Skechers USA, Inc.
by Zach | Sep 5, 2023 | Press Release
Sep 5, 2023 • 9:00 am EDT
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™ and a global footwear leader, today announced that John Vandemore, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. ET.
The audio portion of the fireside chat will be available live and on replay for 90 days on the Company’s website at investors.skechers.com.
About Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Investor Relations
Eunice Han
[email protected]
Press
Jennifer Clay
[email protected]
Source: Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
by Zach | Aug 30, 2023 | Press Release
Aug 30, 2023 • 9:15 am EDT
The Company celebrates the milestone with a year-long campaign to drive awareness, starting with a design scholarship that will help animals in need
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™, announced that its philanthropic BOBS from Skechers division has donated more than $10 million since the program’s launch in 2015—funds that have helped save and support 1.9 million dogs and cats in need. To celebrate the milestone, Skechers is kicking off a year-long awareness campaign with the BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship, which will give college creatives the opportunity to design styles that improve shelter animals’ lives.
Since 2015, the Company has donated more than $10 million—funds that have helped save and support 1.9 million shelter pets through animal welfare organizations. (Photo: Business Wire)
Since 2015, the Company has donated more than $10 million—funds that have helped save and support 1.9 million shelter pets through animal welfare organizations. (Photo: Business Wire)
“This $10 million achievement is thanks to the passionate pet lovers who have been part of the BOBS story for the past eight years. They saw BOBS from Skechers as a positive, practical way to save lives—and their purchases have made a tremendous difference,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Rising costs have created new challenges for animals in need and their organizations—but thanks to the community we’ve built together, we’re now in a position to do even more. From supporting shelters at home and abroad to funding flights that help pets reach their forever homes, BOBS will continue to find creative, ambitious ways to save millions.”
Over the past eight years, BOBS from Skechers has grown into a year-round movement—uplifting communities with round-up donations, vaccination events, check celebrations for organizations, and even animal transports to future homes. Through sales of BOBS footwear, apparel and accessories, the Company has funded pet adoptions to help save over 1.4 million dogs and cats, and has nurtured 450,000 more at nurseries, sanctuaries and medical care facilities. The brand supports Petco Love’s network of 4,000 animal welfare organizations in the United States and Canada, as well as rescue pets in the UK through Woodgreen Pets Charity and shelter animals in Japan through Alma.
Added Greenberg: “Our BOBS animal-themed prints have been at the heart of our message, inspiring pet lovers to wear and share our collections. We thought it would be wonderful to feature personal designs from young artists who have experienced firsthand how shelter pets change lives. The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship is a special way that students can use their creative talents to produce unique cat or dog prints that can help save animals across the country.”
The BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship will give two students the opportunity to see their shoe designs produced and sold in the 2024 collection, and will provide $10,000 scholarships from the Skechers Foundation, one-on-one corporate mentorships and donations to local animal welfare organizations. Open to students at United States colleges and universities who will be enrolled in the 2024/2025 academic year, the BOBS from Skechers Paws for a Cause Design Scholarship will accept applications from September 1 through October 15, 2023.
BOBS from Skechers footwear, apparel and accessories are available online, at Skechers stores, and at department and specialty locations. For every specially marked BOBS from Skechers item purchased, a donation is made to support shelter pets and animal welfare organizations in the United States, Canada and select international markets. To learn more, follow BOBS from Skechers on Facebook and Instagram, or visit BOBSfromSkechers.com.
About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About BOBS from Skechers
BOBS from Skechers’ charitable collection of shoes, apparel and accessories have improved animals’ lives: over the past eight years, Skechers has contributed more than $10 million to help 1.9 million shelter pets, including saving more than 1.4 million rescued animals in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Japan. It all started in 2011, when Skechers launched a movement to support children impacted by natural disasters and poverty—a cause that has helped the Company donate more than 16 million new pairs of shoes to kids in more than 60 countries worldwide. To learn more about BOBS from Skechers’ commitment to making a difference, visit BOBSfromSkechers.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, Skechers’ future domestic and international growth, financial results and operations including expected net sales and earnings, its development of new products, future demand for its products, its planned domestic and international expansion, opening of new stores and additional expenditures, and advertising and marketing initiatives. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include the disruption of business and operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; delays or disruptions in our supply chain; international economic, political and market conditions including the effects of inflation and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations around the world, the challenging consumer retail markets in the United States and the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine; sustaining, managing and forecasting costs and proper inventory levels; losing any significant customers; decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of products; maintaining brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers, especially in the highly competitive performance footwear market; anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in Skechers’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q in 2023. Taking these and other risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration, the dynamic nature of these circumstances means that what is stated in this press release could change at any time, and as a result, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Skechers operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.
Jennifer Clay
SKECHERS USA, Inc.
[email protected]
Lauren Weissman
R&CPMK
[email protected]
Source: Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
by Zach | Aug 17, 2023 | Press Release
Harry Kane laces up with Skechers in his new SKX_01 football boots. (Photo: Business Wire)
The first Skechers Football boot, the SKX_01 worn by global superstar striker Harry Kane, will be available in the UK and Europe in early September. (Photo: Business Wire)
Aug 17, 2023 • 7:30 am EDT
World-Renowned Striker Set to Take Pitch in Munich in Skechers Football Boots
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Global superstar striker Harry Kane makes a trifecta of career changes with his marquee move to FC Bayern Munich. A new home, a new team, and notably new footwear as he unveils his new Skechers Football boots, SKX_01. He was seen wearing a masked version of the boots through the preseason and in his debut with Munich last Saturday. One of the most recognizable athletes in the world, Kane has entered a long-term partnership with Skechers that extends beyond the pitch. He will be at the forefront of the performance brand’s first football boots launching in the UK and Europe in September, and will appear in a multiplatform marketing campaign as brand ambassador.
Harry Kane laces up with Skechers in his new SKX_01 football boots. (Photo: Business Wire)
“It’s definitely a time of transition in my career and I’m thrilled to announce my signing with Skechers just as I’m making a big move,” said Harry Kane who will be wearing the unmasked version of the SKX_01 boot for the first time in the match tomorrow. “Ever since meeting the design team and seeing the boots for the first time, I felt confident that Skechers was onto something special. I’ve been wearing the boots for weeks, scoring in them in preseason. They’re unlike anything I’ve experienced before. Own it, own who you are. Own what you want to achieve. And that’s what I feel like I’ve done throughout my whole career. They’re the main messages I think my partnership with Skechers sends to people in general all around the world. I wouldn’t back a brand or gear if I didn’t 100% believe in it. This is the real deal.”
“We’ve been developing Skechers Football boots for some time and as we perfected the design, we enlisted players to test them and offer feedback—including one of the best on the pitch, the great Harry Kane,” added Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Harry had the entire football world following his every move over the last few weeks and his determination, skill, and leadership align perfectly with our plans for the sport. He already feels like part of the Skechers family. This first boot is just the beginning with more innovative Skechers Football boots featuring our signature comfort and performance technologies on the way.”
Skechers Football enters the game with the launch of the SKX_01 as worn by Harry Kane. It is the epitome of modern football footwear designed with the insight of professional players who desire precise control on the ball. Featuring a custom-designed last meticulously crafted to optimize fit and comfort, this unique boot ensures that every player experiences the perfect fit for enhancing overall control and touch on the field.
Regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Harry Kane is captain of the England national team where he holds the all-time goals record. In the English Premier League—most notably through his tenure on Tottenham Hotspur F.C.—he currently ranks second on the league’s all-time list for goals scored at 213. Kane was named England Player of the Year twice and has earned the Premiere League Golden Boot three times as well the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2018. Last week he transferred to FC Bayern Munich, with his first game for the Bundesliga set for tomorrow, 18 August.
Skechers Football launches in early September at www.skechers.co.uk/football and www.skechers.de/football, as well as at select Skechers retail stores and select specialty football retailers in the UK and across Europe. Football fans can get behind-the-scenes access to Skechers Football product launches and more by following @skechersfootball on Instagram and TikTok.
About SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,700 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, Skechers’ future domestic and international growth, financial results and operations including expected net sales and earnings, its development of new products, future demand for its products, its planned domestic and international expansion, opening of new stores and additional expenditures, and advertising and marketing initiatives. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. Any such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include the disruption of business and operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic; delays or disruptions in our supply chain; international economic, political and market conditions including the effects of inflation and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations around the world, the challenging consumer retail markets in the United States and the impact of Russia’s war with Ukraine; sustaining, managing and forecasting costs and proper inventory levels; losing any significant customers; decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of products; maintaining brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers, especially in the highly competitive performance footwear market; anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons; and other factors referenced or incorporated by reference in Skechers’ annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q in 2023. Taking these and other risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration, the dynamic nature of these circumstances means that what is stated in this press release could change at any time, and as a result, actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The risks included here are not exhaustive. Skechers operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, reported results should not be considered an indication of future performance.
Jennifer Clay
SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
[email protected]
Anna-Maria Bausch
Skechers USA Deutschland
[email protected]
+49 (0) 6074 40722 64
Petra Kereem
Skechers USA Ltd.
[email protected]
+44 (0) 1707 655 955