SKECHERS Launches Joint Venture in South Korea

SKECHERS Launches Joint Venture in South Korea

Nov 10, 2016 • 9:00 am EST

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, today announced that the Company is transitioning its business in South Korea from a third-party distributor to a new joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises. The new Korean joint venture, SKECHERS Korea Co., Ltd., will enable SKECHERS to use its proven sales and marketing strategies to further expand the brand in one of our key international markets.

“Skechers footwear has been available in South Korea for more than 15 years. In that time, we have developed a great footprint with a network of more than 55 Skechers stores and built the brand through strong marketing campaigns, including utilizing the talents of exceptionally popular endorsees like K-Pop stars Sistar and EXO in Skechers marketing campaigns,” said David Weinberg, chief operating officer and chief financial officer of SKECHERS. “With a dedicated team from our previous distributor, LS Networks, and the knowledge and acumen of our Skechers China team, we believe we can profitably grow our business in South Korea and truly penetrate the region with a strong presentation from our vast collection of men’s, women’s and kids’ footwear.” LS Networks distributed SKECHERS in South Korea from 2009 year to 2016.

“We’ve been very pleased with the consumer response to the Skechers product in South Korea,” added Sung Hun “Scott” Lee, previous Senior General Manager of Skechers’ Korean distribution partner and now president of SKECHERS Korea Co., Ltd. “Through my time with LS Networks, I’ve seen firsthand how Skechers has grown in Korea, most recently through the Skechers D’Lites craze that started here in 2015 and spread through Asia and then around the globe. Now as part of the Skechers global team and with key members of my previous team transitioning with me, we’ll have the direct resources, support and insight to really take the business to the next level. The future is very bright for Skechers in South Korea!”

“By forming a joint venture with Skechers that combines our global expertise with their unique insight in this market we’ll be able to more efficiently build the brand and more effectively directly target merchandising to the unique tastes of consumers across South Korea,” said Willie Tan, chief executive officer of Skechers Asia joint ventures. “We expect this will strengthen our business not only in South Korea but further synergize the business across Asia.” Mr. Tan will provide oversight to ensure the continuity of the region.

The network of SKECHERS retail locations in South Korea currently includes 57 concept and outlet stores—13 of which are owned by the Company. Consumers can also find the brand’s lifestyle and performance footwear for men, women and kids in major retailers throughout South Korea. Skechers Korea Co., Ltd. offices are based in Seoul.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,710 SKECHERS Company-owned and third-party retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce websites. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia and the Middle East, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, throughout Europe and Latin America. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s 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 and opening of new stores, the completion of the expansion and upgrade of the Company’s European Distribution Center, 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 be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “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 international economic, political and market conditions including the uncertainty of sustained recovery in Europe; entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market; 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; 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 the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The risks included here are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and the companies cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can the companies assess the impact of all such risk factors on their respective businesses 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.

US:
Skechers
Jennifer Clay, 310-937-1326
[email protected]
or
Korea:
Skechers Korea
Jae Beom ‘Ryan’ Shin
82-2-799-7702
[email protected]

SKECHERS Launches Joint Venture in South Korea

SKECHERS Receives Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Best Kids Footwear Collection

Oct 27, 2016 • 9:00 am EDT

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) today announced that it has been named the Best Footwear Collection 2016 by Earnshaw’s—the leading children’s fashion trade magazine.

“The entire team at SKECHERS is honored to receive this recognition for our achievements in the childrenswear industry alongside the other category leaders of this massive market,” said SKECHERS president Michael Greenberg. “From fun, light-up styles for younger boys and girls to lightweight athletic sneakers for tweens and teens, kids footwear has been an essential component of our business for more than 20 years. We look forward to showcasing the myriad of innovative styles that we have in store for 2017 as we continue to trailblaze with our SKECHERS Kids footwear division.”

“Congratulations to one of the leaders in the kids footwear category, SKECHERS,” said Kristin Young, editor-in-chief of Earnshaw’s. “In what has been a challenging year, SKECHERS stood out in unique and innovative ways with their collections for children – some of the best designs in the footwear marketplace.”

SKECHERS Kids offers a wide assortment of footwear options for toddlers through tweens that meet nearly every need. From kid-friendly takedowns of SKECHERS’ popular adult styles to beloved innovative collections such as Twinkle Toes for girls and the super bright S-Lights line, as well as lightweight athletic sneakers for active kids at any age, every pair is designed with comfort and quality in mind. SKECHERS directly markets to kids and captures their attention with animated and live action commercials, running on children’s networks.

Now in its 38th year, the Earnie Awards span a broad range of childrenswear categories with nominees and winners voted on by thousands of manufacturers and retailers nationwide.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,545 SKECHERS Company-owned and third-party retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce websites. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia and the Middle East, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, throughout Europe and Latin America. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s 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 and opening of new stores, the completion of the expansion and upgrade of the Company’s European Distribution Center, 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 be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “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 international economic, political and market conditions including the uncertainty of sustained recovery in Europe; entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market; 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; 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 the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The risks included here are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and the companies cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can the companies assess the impact of all such risk factors on their respective businesses 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.

SKECHERS
Jennifer Clay
310-937-1326
[email protected]

SKECHERS Launches Joint Venture in South Korea

SKECHERS Announces Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Oct 20, 2016 • 4:01 pm EDT

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global footwear leader, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Quarterly Highlights

  • Record third quarter net sales of $942.4 million, an increase of 10.1 percent
  • Earnings from operations of $103.4 million
  • Net earnings of $65.1 million
  • Diluted earnings per share of $0.42

“Skechers achieved a new third quarter sales record for the period, and the second highest sales quarter in our 24-year history. This also resulted in a new nine-month sales record of $2.8 billion,” began David Weinberg, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. “The quarterly sales increase was primarily the result of 18.3 percent growth in our international wholesale business, which now comprises 40.1 percent of our total sales, or 47.9 percent including international retail. We believe that our international business represents the greatest growth opportunity with many countries continuing to show strong growth in the quarter, including China at just over 50 percent in net sales. To further grow our business internationally, we have transitioned certain international distributors to our subsidiary or joint venture model, including Israel most recently to a joint venture, and we are in the final stages of South Korea moving to a joint venture as well. We are also pleased with the 16.0 percent sales growth in our global retail business with 556 Company-owned Skechers retail stores, including 150 international locations, at quarter end. Including third-party-owned stores, there are now 1,716 Skechers stores worldwide.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

Quarterly net sales rose 10.1 percent to $942.4 million compared to third quarter 2015. The increase was the result of an 18.3 percent increase in the Company’s international wholesale business and a 16.0 percent increase in its Company-owned global retail business with total comp store sales increases of 3.2 percent. Additionally, the negative currency translation impact on the international wholesale and retail sales for the quarter was $15.9 million. The Company’s domestic wholesale business decreased 3.4 percent, though the number of pairs shipped increased by 0.6 percent compared to third quarter 2015. The decline in net sales dollars was due to a $0.97 or 4.0 percent decrease in average selling price per pair. Impacting the Company’s domestic wholesale business was the sluggish retail environment in the United States, which resulted in several retailers either closing doors or ceasing operations, wide-spread discounting on other normally full-priced brands, as well as a shorter back-to-school period.

Gross profit for the third quarter was $430.0 million, or 45.6 percent of net sales, compared to $387.0 million, or 45.2 percent of net sales, for the third quarter of last year. The slightly higher gross margin during the quarter was primarily due to slightly higher domestic wholesale margins offset by slightly lower global retail margins, as well as the product sales mix.

Third quarter selling expenses increased $4.1 million to $67.8 million, or 7.2 percent of sales, compared to $63.7 million, or 7.4 percent of sales, in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to increased advertising expenses.

General and administrativeexpenses were $261.8 million, or 27.8 percent of sales, compared to $230.0 million, or 26.9 percent of sales, in the prior year. The $31.8 million year-over-year increase was primarily due to Skechers’ focus on long-term global growth, including $16.3 million associated with the Company’s 61 additional domestic and international retail stores and $20.2 million to support its international growth, of which $9.8 million was due to increased costs in China, $2.6 million in Latin America, and $1.1 million in Japan with new offices and distribution center. The increased G&A expenses were offset by reduced domestic wholesale expenses of $4.7 million.

Earnings from operations were $103.4 million, an increase of 8.1 percent over the third quarter of 2015.

Net earnings decreased 2.2 percent to $65.1 million, while diluted net earnings per share for the third quarter were $0.42, compared with $0.43 in the prior year. The Company’s diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2016 were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation and exchange losses of approximately $8.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.

The Company’s effective tax rate increasedto 24.2 percent in the quarter, and 19.9 percent for the first nine months.This was compared to a 17.7 percent third quarter effective tax rate and 21.3 percent nine-month effective tax rate in 2015.The Company’s quarterly effective tax rate was higher than its previous projected range of 17 to 22 percent, primarily due to differences between the actual and the projected mix of domestic and foreign earnings and (loss) before income taxes.

Nine Month Financial Results

Net sales were $2.80 billion, gross profit was $1.28 billion or 45.7 percent of net sales, and earnings from operations were $342.3 million. Net earnings were $236.8 million and diluted net earnings per share were $1.53 per share.

Robert Greenberg, SKECHERS chief executive officer, commented: “As we look to celebrate our 25th year in business, we continue to use our creativity, speed and scale to develop new product quickly that resonates with consumers around the world. Through the last few years we have seen and supported a natural progression, as international has become an even larger piece of our total business. With this global growth we are not only building up the logistical support and necessary infrastructure to accommodate it, but also changing our mindset and longer term growth strategy–including enlisting the power of global celebrities as well as regional celebrities, and creating campaigns that consider both trends abroad as well as in the United States. We are able to capitalize on our shift to international markets through our product development capabilities and innovation. Our speed to market lets us react quickly to new trends and gives us the flexibility to pivot as necessary. As a leading global footwear company, we can move in virtually any product design direction, due to our diverse platform and robust design team. Along with updates to our proven core styles, we have new categories and opportunities that we have begun presenting to our key North American accounts this week, and we are looking forward to showcasing our new offering to our international teams next month.”

Balance Sheet

At quarter end, cash and cash equivalents was $665.3 million, an increase of $154.6 million, or 30.3 percent over the same period last year.

Total inventory, including inventory in transit, was $523.3 million, a $23.1 million increase, or 4.6 percent over September 30, 2015, and a decrease of $96.9 million or 15.6 percent when compared to December 31, 2015.

Working capital was $1.23 billion versus $995 million on September 30, 2015.

Mr. Weinberg added: “We believe the domestic market remains challenging and is continuing to adjust to the changing retail landscape with retailers managing inventory with more caution and ordering much closer to season. We are focused on maintaining our position on the floor with the growth we achieved earlier this year and last, managing our product flow to accounts, and are poised to move quickly again as consumers shop not only for what they need, but also want. We believe the decrease in our wholesale business in the United States will continue in the fourth quarter, but are cautiously optimistic about the first quarter. In regard to our international business, the fourth quarter is typically the strongest for our distributors which increased 91.6 percent in 2015 over 2014, while the first quarter is stronger for our international joint ventures and subsidiaries which increased 58 percent in 2016 over 2015. Given the transition of several distributors to either a joint venture or subsidiary model, and the major shifts in the structure and timing in revenues for our international businesses, as well as the significant distributor and international growth across the fourth and first quarters of 2015 and 2016, respectively, it’s best to look at these growth drivers over a two to three year period.”

Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company expects net sales in the range of $710 million and $735 million. This outlook assumes single-digit increases and comps in its international wholesale business and total retail business, respectively, as well as a single-digit decrease in its domestic wholesale business.

The Company expects its ongoing capital expenditures for the remainder of 2016 to be approximately $5 million to $10 million, which includes an additional 15 to 20 retail store openings and the completion of its European Distribution Center automation system.

Third Quarter 2016 Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call today at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter 2016 financial results. The call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s the website at www.skx.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay will be available beginning October 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. ET, through November 3, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To access the replay, dial 844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 412-317-6671 (International) and use passcode: 13646366.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,710 SKECHERS Company-owned and third-party-owned retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce websites. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia and the Middle East, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, throughout Europe and Latin America. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s 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 and opening of new stores, the completion of the expansion and upgrade of the Company’s European Distribution Center, 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 be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “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 international economic, political and market conditions including the uncertainty of sustained recovery in Europe; entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market; 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; 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 the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The risks included here are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and the companies cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can the companies assess the impact of all such risk factors on their respective businesses 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.

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
  September 30,   December 31,
2016   2015
 
ASSETS
 
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 665,291 $ 507,991
Trade accounts receivable, net 426,084 343,930
Other receivables   19,224     18,661
Total receivables 445,308 362,591
Inventories 523,345 620,247
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   60,480     57,363
Total current assets 1,694,424 1,548,192
Property, plant and equipment, net 470,137 435,907
Deferred tax assets 17,748 17,825
Other assets   45,001     37,954
Total non-current assets   532,886     491,686
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,227,310   $ 2,039,878
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Current Liabilities:
Current installments of long-term borrowings $ 1,779 $ 15,653
Accounts payable 383,530 473,983
Short-term borrowings 5,116 59
Accrued expenses   72,354     87,318
Total current liabilities 462,779 577,013
Long-term borrowings, net of current installments 67,606 68,942
Deferred tax liabilities 9,224 8,507
Other long-term liabilities   12,897     9,682
Total non-current liabilities   89,727     87,131
Total liabilities 552,506 664,144
Stockholders’ equity:
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. equity 1,596,315 1,327,556
Noncontrolling interests   78,489     48,178
Total equity   1,674,804     1,375,734
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 2,227,310   $ 2,039,878
 
SKECHERS U.S.A., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,

2016

 

2015

2016

 

2015

Net sales $ 942,417 $ 856,179 $ 2,799,021 $ 2,424,640
Cost of sales   512,439       469,173       1,520,637       1,330,486  
Gross profit 429,978 387,006 1,278,384 1,094,154
Royalty income   2,970       2,312       8,902       7,824  
  432,948       389,318       1,287,286       1,101,978  
Operating expenses:
Selling 67,782 63,685 197,627 177,652
General and administrative   261,815       230,048       747,403       628,210  
  329,597       293,733       945,030       805,862  
Earnings from operations 103,351 95,585 342,256 296,116
Other income (expense):
Interest, net (948 ) (2,503 ) (3,612 ) (8,037 )
Other, net   (1,485 )     (3,409 )     (1,310 )     (5,180 )
  (2,433 )     (5,912 )     (4,922 )     (13,217 )
Earnings before income tax expense 100,918 89,673 337,334 282,899
Income tax expense   24,376       15,839       67,144       60,342  
Net earnings 76,542 73,834 270,190 222,557
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests   11,432       7,232       33,361       20,093  
Net earnings attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. $ 65,110     $ 66,602     $ 236,829     $ 202,464  
 
 
Net earnings per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:
Basic $ 0.42     $ 0.44     $ 1.54     $ 1.33  
Diluted $ 0.42     $ 0.43     $ 1.53     $ 1.31  
 
Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:
Basic   154,211       152,895       154,006       152,677  
Diluted   155,203       154,477       154,999       154,073  

Company Contact:
SKECHERS USA, Inc.
David Weinberg
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer
(310) 318-3100
or
Investor Relations:
Addo Investor Relations
Andrew Greenebaum
(310) 829-5400

SKECHERS Launches Joint Venture in South Korea

SKECHERS USA, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results on Thursday, October 20

Oct 13, 2016 • 1:45 pm EDT

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, today announced that it will release its third quarter 2016 financial results after market close on Thursday, October 20, 2016. A conference call will be held the same day at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET. Participating on the call will be David Weinberg, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

The call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.skx.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a replay will be available beginning October 20, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. ET, through November 3, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To access the replay, dial 844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 412-317-6671 (International) and use passcode: 13646366.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,545 SKECHERS Company-owned and third-party retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce websites. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia and the Middle East, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, Japan, throughout Europe and Latin America. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

Investor Relations:
Addo Investor Relations
Andrew Greenebaum
310-829-5400
[email protected]

SKECHERS Launches Mobile App to Streamline E-Commerce and In-Store Experience for Consumers

SKECHERS Launches Mobile App to Streamline E-Commerce and In-Store Experience for Consumers

Sep 28, 2016 • 9:00 am EDT

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in the lifestyle and performance footwear industry and the number two footwear brand in the United States, today announced the debut of an all-new SKECHERS application for Apple and Android mobile devices that is set to elevate the brand’s consumer purchase experience both for e-commerce and within SKECHERS retail stores.

SKECHERS Launches Mobile App to Streamline E-Commerce and In-Store Experience for Consumers

SKECHERS App: Home Page (Photo: Business Wire)

The SKECHERS mobile app allows consumers in the United States to purchase their favorite SKECHERS styles for men, women and kids anywhere they feel the need to shop for footwear. Shoppers can learn about products by viewing the latest commercials and a native one-touch checkout with Apple Pay and Android Pay makes purchases fast and easy. Additionally, the app offers special features that will drive consumers to the retail experience including a store locator, proximity notifications for offers and events in nearby stores, and a barcode search that will help the shopper easily find and order additional sizes and colors of a style that might not be available in the store. The app also gives shoppers full access to their SKECHERS Elite™ account to track points and redeem rewards for use both in the app as well as in SKECHERS retail stores.

“The retail environment has shifted as an increasing number of millennial and post-millennial consumers seek out the most convenient, informative, and streamlined shopping experiences,” began Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “We’re excited that the new SKECHERS app will allow us to better reach and connect with the younger demographic of our fan base both on-the-go and through stronger interactive elements in our brick and mortar retail stores. By encouraging engagement, we hope to drive excitement for the brand and make it easy for men and women to purchase that perfect pair when they discover it online or out in the world.”

The new SKECHERS mobile app will also include a shopping enabled social media component that will drive discovery and encourage fans of the brand to share images of their best SKECHERS looks. Instagram images posted with #SKECHERS will appear in a devoted “ShopIG” section of the app that will allow consumers to easily purchase the shoes seen in their favorite images.

The app was developed in a partnership with the engineering team at PredictSpring—creator of the first native mobile commerce app platform that extends into the omni-channel and social commerce space. Other retailers that recently released apps built using the PredictSpring platform include Calvin Klein, New York & Company, Woodcraft, Claire’s and Vineyard Vines.

The new SKECHERS app is available to download now for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch in the Apple App Store (https://appsto.re/us/dECn) and for Android devices in the Google Play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skechers.android).

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,410 SKECHERS retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce website. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan, Latin America and throughout Europe. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s 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 and opening of new stores, the completion of the expansion and upgrade of the Company’s European distribution center, 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 be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “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 international economic, political and market conditions including the uncertainty of sustained recovery in Europe; entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market; 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; 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 the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The risks included here are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and the companies cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can the companies assess the impact of all such risk factors on their respective businesses 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.

SKECHERS USA, Inc.
Jennifer Clay, 310-937-1326
VP of Corporate Communications
[email protected]

Skechers Performance Partners with Breast Cancer Care to Support People Affected by Breast Cancer

Skechers Performance Partners with Breast Cancer Care to Support People Affected by Breast Cancer

Sep 22, 2016 • 7:04 am EDT

Skechers Performance releases a footwear collection and marketing campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Skechers Performance™, a division of SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), is thrilled to announce its 2016 partnership with Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist UK-wide charity providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer. For the first time in the United Kingdom, Skechers Performance will launch a two-month marketing programme that includes in-store, digital, print and social media executions. To commemorate the partnership, Skechers Performance is releasing a limited edition footwear collection marked with the iconic breast cancer awareness pink ribbon, which will be available in SKECHERS retail stores and online, late September 2016.

Skechers Performance Partners with Breast Cancer Care to Support People Affected by Breast Cancer

Skechers performance supports Breast Cancer Care (Photo: Business Wire)

“We are proud to partner with Breast Cancer Care and help their cause, providing care, support and information to help thousands of people to find a way to live with, through and beyond breast cancer.” said Peter Youell, SKECHERS UK & Ireland Managing Director. “After seeing the success of previous partnerships, we wanted to continue and expand our support for breast cancer charities in the United Kingdom. In this new collaboration we wish to help raise awareness about all the incredible free services that Breast Cancer Care provide, including face-to-face support, vital information and the confidential Helpline.”

The Skechers Performance Breast Cancer Care collection includes the Skechers GOrun 400 and GOwalk 3™ styles, and will retail for £59.00. A donation of £5 per pair sold will be donated to the foundation. The designs incorporate a black, white and charcoal colour pallet with the classic pink hue weave-in. Each style also features the pink ribbon detailing on the heel.

The Skechers GOwalk 3 shoe is available in a slip-on style and features Skechers’ iconic Goga Mat® technology in the footbed. The shoe also has responsive flexibility for a more natural movement and incorporates Goga Pillars™ for added comfort.

Skechers GOrun 400 is designed to be light, comfortable and well cushioned. The 5GEN® midsole material combined with a biometric design and breathable mesh upper delivers comfort for your workout. The shoe is also lined with a unique Goga Run® insole that provides shock absorption and support.

The limited edition Skechers Performance Breast Cancer Care line is available at SKECHERS retail stores in the United Kingdom and online at Skechers.co.uk throughout October. The funds raised will support Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist UK wide charity providing support for women, men, family and friends affected by breast cancer.

Notes to Editor

To learn more about Breast Cancer Care visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk.

Learn more about Skechers Performance visit www.skechers.co.uk and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SkechersPerformanceUK), Twitter (twitter.com/SKXPerformance).

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States and over 160 countries and territories worldwide via department and specialty stores, more than 1,410 SKECHERS Company-owned and third-party retail stores, and the Company’s e-commerce website. The Company manages its international business through a network of global distributors, joint venture partners in Asia, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan, Latin America and throughout Europe. For more information, please visit skechers.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SKECHERS) and Twitter (twitter.com/SKECHERSUSA).

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the Company’s 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 and opening of new stores, the completion of the expansion and upgrade of the Company’s European Distribution Center, 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 be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “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 international economic, political and market conditions including the uncertainty of sustained recovery in Europe; entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market; 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; 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 the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The risks included here are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and the companies cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can the companies assess the impact of all such risk factors on their respective businesses 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.

About Breast Cancer Care

When you have breast cancer, everything changes. Time becomes measured in appointments. The next scan. The next results. The next challenge.

At Breast Cancer Care, we understand the emotions, challenges and decisions you face every day. So, from the day you notice something’s not right to the day you begin to move forward, we’ll be here to help you through.

Whether you want to speak to our nurses, download our specialist information or connect with volunteers who have faced what you are facing now, we can help you feel more in control.

For care, support and information from day one, call us free on 0808 800 6000 or visit breastcancercare.org.uk

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Skechers
Media:
Nicola Zachariades
[email protected]
01707 655 955