Skechers Performance Expands its Growing Roster of Elite Athletes with its Newest Brand Ambassador LPGA Golf Pro Belén Mozo

by | Jan 14, 2015 | Press Release

Jan 14, 2015 • 7:13 am EST

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Skechers Performance is proud to announce LPGA Golf Pro Belén Mozo has joined Skechers Performance GO GOLF as its newest brand ambassador. Mozo will be featured in upcoming global marketing campaigns and will have direct design influence on a custom footwear style to release late 2015. Mozo joins Skechers Performance elite athletes including PGA golfer Matt Kuchar, America’s number one marathoner Meb Keflezighi and world-class runner Kara Goucher.

LPGA Golf Pro Belén Mozo for Skechers GO GOLF (Photo: Business Wire)

“I’m so excited to join the Skechers Performance family,” said Belén Mozo. “They put the same energy and passion into designing a great shoe as I do toward elevating my game. The golf shoes are highly technical and athletic, but also comfortable and colorful, which make them the perfect fit for my lifestyle and personality.”

“Belén Mozo is a born competitor, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her join Skechers GO GOLF as our first female brand ambassador as we grow this division,” said Rick Higgins, vice president of merchandising/marketing for Skechers Performance. “As with all of our athlete integrations, she has been instrumental in the development of the women’s GO GOLF range including her own custom Skechers GO GOLF Blade to release later this year.”

Born in Cadiz, Spain, Mozo began golfing at eight years old and continued her amateur career at the University of Southern California, where she became a four-time NCAA All-American. In 2006, she was the first player since 1972 to win the Women’s British Amateur and the British Girls Amateur Championships in the same year. After turning pro in 2010, Mozo qualified for the LPGA Tour on her first attempt and has since gone on to become a rising star in women’s professional golf. Mozo made a strong statement in 2014 when she led the Spanish team to victory at the inaugural LPGA International Crown.

Mozo added, “My Skechers GO GOLF shoes make me look good and feel good, and I know they will help me to perform and look my very best. I’m proud to be part of a team that shares my commitment to be the best. I’m thrilled to be able to apply my own feedback to help Skechers Performance create shoes that both casual and avid golfers will love.”

Skechers Performance entered the women’s golf market building off of the success of the GOwalk category. The women’s GO GOLF collection includes a variety of styles that feature Skechers Performance groundbreaking GOwalk technologies and are enhanced with golf-specific performance innovations. Combining proprietary features such as Goga Mat™ Technology for high-rebound cushioning, GOimpulse™ Sensors with Resagrip™ for traction control and added water-resistant treatments, Skechers GO GOLF offers high-performance golf shoes with the comfort Skechers Performance consumers know and trust. Additionally, the Skechers Performance team of athletes and ambassadors around the world directly influence design fit, function and aesthetics.

The Skechers Performance GO GOLF women’s spring/summer 2015 collection will be on display at the PGA Show on January 21-23, booth number 2313. The latest line features new color offerings of GO GOLF category favorites and the introduction of new women’s styles including the GO GOLF Kiltie.

Skechers GO GOLF is available at SKECHERS retail stores, select retailers including golf pro shops and online. Learn more at Skechers.com/golf and follow us on Facebook facebook.com/SkechersPerformance), Twitter (twitter.com/skechersGO), YouTube (youtube.com/user/skechersperformance) and Instagram (instagram.com/skechersperformance). Skechers Performance offers an extensive collection of high-performance footwear spanning across multiple categories including golf, running, walking, training and trail. GO LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

For more information and interview opportunities please contact Jolene Abbott at 310-318-3100 x4839 or [email protected].

ABOUT SKECHERS USA, INC.

SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), based in Manhattan Beach, California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name. SKECHERS footwear is available in the United States via department and specialty stores, company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, and over 100 countries and territories through the company’s global network of distributors and subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Japan and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia. For more information, please visit www.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 growth, financial results and operations, its development of new products, future demand for its products and growth opportunities, its planned opening of new stores, advertising and marketing initiatives, and the expansion and automation plans for the Company’s European Distribution Center. 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, national and local general economic, political and market conditions including the ongoing global economic slowdown and market instability; consumer preferences and rapid changes in technology in 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, 2013 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2014. 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.
Jolene Abbott, 310-318-3100 x4839
[email protected]

SKECHERS Opens 1,000th Retail Store

by | Nov 12, 2014 | Press Release

Nov 12, 2014 • 9:00 am EST

Skechers Retail Stores Now Located in More Than 75 Countries Worldwide

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– After winning the 2014 Company of the Year award from Footwear News and experiencing third quarter 2014 growth that resulted in the Company’s highest quarterly revenues in its history, SKECHERS achieved a new milestone: the opening of the one thousandth SKECHERS retail store.

A new SKECHERS retail store that opened in California in 2014 (Photo: Business Wire)

The far-reaching locations of SKECHERS stores around the world illustrate the extensive global reach of the brand across six continents and more than 75 countries. The Company hit the thousandth store mark with the opening of a new store in Mexico City today, preceded by an additional store opening in Mexico earlier this week and two in California last week.

“When we opened the first SKECHERS retail store almost 20 years ago, it was hard to imagine we’d one day hit this amazing milestone that truly showcases our global reach,” said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “Being profitable marketing vehicles, every SKECHERS store is a living, breathing catalog that offers consumers the largest assortment of SKECHERS, and now we’re improving that experience with an omnichannel approach to retail in our domestic market. As a key component of our distribution model, SKECHERS retail stores strategically grow our footprint and combine with marketing to support our wholesale business and build brand awareness worldwide.”

The first SKECHERS retail store opened in 1995 down the street from the Company’s Manhattan Beach, CA, corporate headquarters, and the first international stores opened in 2001 in Paris, London and Tokyo. The Company continued its global expansion, opening in new markets each year, including earlier this year with its first stores in Angola, Algeria, Belarus, Georgia, Latvia, Libya and Romania to be followed by Slovakia, Nepal and Zimbabwe later this year. By the end of 2014, an additional 35-45 SKECHERS stores will open worldwide bringing our total to approximately 1,050 stores. The look and feel of the SKECHERS company-owned and franchisee stores is consistent around the world.

SKECHERS offers an assortment of more than 3,000 lifestyle and performance footwear styles for men, women and kids. The Company raises awareness for its collections through celebrity endorsees that currently include: iconic drummer Ringo Starr, multi-platinum recording artist Demi Lovato, English model and actress Kelly Brook, TV personality Brooke Burke-Charvet, country music star Danielle Bradbery, legendary quarterbacks Joe Montana and Joe Namath, as well as baseball stars Pete Rose and Mariano Rivera. In addition, Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi, elite runner Kara Goucher, and pro golfer Matt Kuchar represent the Skechers Performance Division.

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), 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 via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, and in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world. 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 growth, financial results and operations, its development of new products, future demand for its products and growth opportunities, its planned opening of new stores, advertising and marketing initiatives, and the expansion and automation plans for the Company’s European Distribution Center. 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 the resignation of the Company’s former independent registered public accounting firm, and its withdrawal of its audit reports with respect to certain of the Company’s historical financial statements; international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions including the ongoing global economic slowdown and market instability; 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, 2013, and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. 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

SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Breaks Donation Record with over $1.1 Million Raised

by | Oct 28, 2014 | Press Release

Oct 28, 2014 • 3:59 pm EDT

Ellen K, Brooke Burke-Charvet and Tommy Lasorda joined presenting sponsor Nickelodeon to support children with special needs and education

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The SKECHERS Foundation today announced that the 2014 SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk broke records and raised over $1.1 million for children with special needs and education. Co-sponsored by Nickelodeon, the Walk was the largest to date – with more than 11,000 participants rallied by celebrity supporters Ellen K, Brooke Burke-Charvet and Tommy Lasorda.

Millie Thrasher, Celine Polenghi, Summer Reign, Ellen K, Kelly Brook, Michael Greenberg, Brooke Burke-Charvet, Robert Greenberg and Tommy Lasorda attend the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on October 26, 2014 in Manhattan Beach,California (Desert Rose Photography)

“It’s my fourth time at the Walk, and every year it’s incredible to see thousands of parents, neighbors and friends gathering for our kids,” said Brooke Burke-Charvet, who attended the Walk with husband David Charvet and their four children. “Of all my experiences with SKECHERS, this is one of the most inspiring. This day really makes me feel like we can all turn our hopes and dreams for our kids’ futures into a reality.”

This year’s event also marked the launch of the SKECHERS Foundation’s scholarship program; at the Walk, SKECHERS president Michael Greenberg announced that they are planning to donate more than $250,000 to deserving students across the country in 2015. The SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and sponsor Steel Sports also successfully teamed up for the event’s first-ever #P2PSteelSports Selfie Challenge, which pledged $5 donated to the Walk for each photo posted on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the #P2PSteelSports hashtag. The challenge raised an additional $25,000 for The Friendship Circle and education foundations this year, and last year Steel Partners was integral in the Walk reaching the $1 million donation milestone.

“The #P2PSteelSports Selfie Challenge was a great incentive to involve kids and teenagers in a way that’s familiar to them,” said Warren Lichtenstein, chairman and CEO of Steel Partners LLC. “Now we have lasting memories from the Walk that can be shared across social media platforms, and we raised even more money to support children with special needs and education.”

“As a father and a friend, I firmly believe that every child deserves to live his or her life to the fullest, regardless of circumstance. And I’m thrilled to see that our kids now have more opportunities to learn, thrive and make lifelong friendships because of this event,” added Michael Greenberg. “Organizations like The Friendship Circle, which transforms the lives of children with special needs, and nurtures their friendships with teen volunteers – these kinds of memories last a lifetime. The extent of all their activities – from the programs at school, at home, fieldtrips to sporting events, and across the community – they’re unparalleled. They’re giving these wonderful children a strong sense of self-worth and belonging that has been long needed.”

Mr. Greenberg continued: “Supporting The Friendship Circle and directly funding much-needed education programs sends a clear message – we’re all committed to investing in our most important and beloved asset: our children. And with this largest-ever donation to date, I’m thankful and thrilled by all the great ways that we’ll be able to support The Friendship Circle and our schools in the coming years.”

Many celebrities turned out to support the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk including Ellen K of the globally syndicated On Air with Ryan Seacrest radio show; Brooke Burke-Charvet, actress, model and long-time supporter of SKECHERS; Hall of Fame baseball manager Tommy Lasorda, a member of the Pier to Pier Walk’s Board of Directors who has appeared every year of the Walk’s history; and The X-Factor Season 3 trio Sweet Suspense, who made their first appearance at the Walk to perform the national anthem.

Now the largest event supporting children with special needs and education, the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk has broken fundraising records every year since its 2009 launch. The Walk has raised more than $4 million to support The Friendship Circle, an organization that assists children with special needs and their families through one-on-one peer mentoring and social recreational programming – as well as funding education foundations to retain vital academic programs, maintain smaller class sizes, improve libraries, and upgrade school technology.

The SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk thanks presenting sponsor Nickelodeon and many generous sponsors including Steel Sports, The Claudette and Ethan Rickett Care Foundation, Wells Fargo, Shorewood Realtors, Ross, Zappos.com, DIRECTV, Body Glove, Amazon Fashion, Kids Foot Locker, United Legwear, JAKKS Pacific, Marshalls, Cushman & Wakefield, Caskey & Caskey, Siltanen & Partners Advertising, Continental Development, Northrop Grumman, Equinox, Michael Stars, Chevron, and many others who have contributed funds and support to provide a better future for children. To learn more about the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, please visit skechersfriendshipwalk.com or facebook.com/SKECHERSFriendshipWalk.

ABOUT SKECHERS Foundation

The SKECHERS Foundation was established to provide families around the world with the necessities and skills to succeed in life. In addition to organizing the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, the SKECHERS Foundation funds tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide education and job training, shoes, clothing, fitness and nutrition guidance to communities in need.

ABOUT The Friendship Circle

The Friendship Circle is a non-profit organization that assists children with special needs and their families through one-on-one peer mentoring and social recreational programming (www.gotfriends.com).

About SKECHERS USA, Inc.

SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), 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 via department and specialty stores, Company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and its e-commerce website, and in over 100 countries and territories through the Company’s international network of subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Japan, and across Europe, as well as through joint ventures in Asia and distributors around the world. 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 growth, financial results and operations, backlogs and its development of new products, future demand for its products and growth opportunities, its planned opening of new stores, advertising and marketing initiatives, and the expansion and automation plans for the Company’s European Distribution Center. 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 the resignation of the Company’s former independent registered public accounting firm, and its withdrawal of its audit reports with respect to certain of the Company’s historical financial statements; international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions including the ongoing global economic slowdown and market instability; 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, 2013, and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. 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.
Stacey Held, 310.318.3100