by | Jun 3, 2014 | Press Release
Jun 3, 2014 • 8:02 pm EDT
California Chrome prepares for the Belmont Stakes in SKECHERS-branded gear. Leading up to the race on Saturday, June 7, the thoroughbred’s owners and trainers are wearing SKECHERS team jackets, caps and apparel. California Chrome’s barn and gear have also been branded with the SKECHERS logo. “SKECHERS is a world famous brand that markets globally and California Chrome is a champion racehorse that is also known around the world, so this partnership is a natural fit,” said Robert Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of SKECHERS.
California Chrome prepares for the Belmont Stakes in SKECHERS-branded gear. Leading up to the race on Saturday, June 7, the thoroughbred’s owners and trainers are wearing SKECHERS team jackets, caps and apparel. California Chrome’s barn and gear have also been branded with the SKECHERS logo. “SKECHERS is a world famous brand that markets globally and California Chrome is a champion racehorse that is also known around the world, so this partnership is a natural fit,” said Robert Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of SKECHERS. (Photo: Business Wire)
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SKECHERS USA, Inc.
Jennifer Clay, 310-937-1326
by | Jun 2, 2014 | Press Release
Jun 2, 2014 • 9:38 am EDT
World Famous Footwear Company Joins the Team for the Triple Crown Contender’s Historic Run at Belmont Stakes
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), recently called “the hottest major (footwear) brand in the U.S.” by Princeton Retail Analysis*, today announced that it has signed on to sponsor thoroughbred racehorse California Chrome as he contends at the Belmont Stakes on June 7 to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed grabbed the title 36 years ago in 1978.
California Chrome with SKECHERS sponsorship branding (Photo: Business Wire)
As part of the sponsorship, SKECHERS branding will be included on trainer and owner team jackets, caps and apparel as well as California Chrome’s horse blanket, gear, barn and related promotional events.
“SKECHERS is a California brand, so sponsoring this horse with his uniquely California story makes perfect sense to us. We’re proud to associate SKECHERS with the best Triple Crown contender in several generations,” stated Robert Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of SKECHERS. “As a true representative of his home state, California Chrome has already captured the hearts of America and inspired people around the world so we’re excited for the opportunity to bring SKECHERS synergy to his amazing journey.”
Owned by Perry Martin and Steve Coburn, and trained by the legendary Art Sherman at Los Alamitos Race Course, California Chrome has won six straight including the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
“We just watched Meb Keflezighi win the Boston Marathon wearing Skechers Performance shoes in April,” added Steve Coburn. “So we know SKECHERS has a good track record when it comes to picking winners in high profile races.”
SKECHERS has a long history working with sports icons. Current SKECHERS advertising campaigns include Meb Keflezighi, Joe Montana, and Mark Cuban, and Pete Rose and Joe Namath ads will launch in Fall 2014. Previous SKECHERS ambassadors include Wayne Gretzky, Karl Malone, Evander Holyfield, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Rick Fox, and Ronnie Lott.
*Matt Powell, April 2014 Footwear Overview
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, and its planned opening of new stores, 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 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; 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 March 31, 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
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by | May 21, 2014 | Press Release
May 21, 2014 • 10:43 am EDT
Baseball Great Signs on to Appear in Relaxed Fit® Footwear Campaign
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), recently called “the hottest major brand in the U.S.” by Princeton Retail Analysis*, today announced that it has signed legendary baseball great Pete Rose to join the team representing the successful men’s Relaxed Fit® from SKECHERS footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Rose will begin in Fall 2014.
Baseball legend Pete Rose (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Pete Rose’s campaign launches with a new television commercial utilizing the same humorous tone as previous spots for Relaxed Fit footwear starring Joe Montana and Mark Cuban, as well as an upcoming spot with Joe Namath. The campaign will extend across all media with Rose appearing in print, outdoor, online and point-of-sale materials through 2015.
“I’ve loved these super comfortable Relaxed Fit shoes from the moment I first tried on a pair, so it makes perfect sense now that I’m working with SKECHERS,” said Pete Rose. “I can’t wait until everyone sees what we have planned. I know I’m in great company with the roster of legends that have worked on this campaign.”
“Our Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS campaign has been so successful because fans love seeing sports icons off the field,” added Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “We’re thrilled to bring Pete Rose on board and have a fantastic concept that plays to his unmatched talent and of course his notoriety as well. Pete will help drive the message that our comfortable footwear is the ideal way to help you stay relaxed in any situation.”
Rose spent the majority of his 26-year baseball career playing for and later managing the Cincinnati Reds. He still holds the all-time MLB records for hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), and singles (3,215). Rose passed the 200 hits mark in 10 different seasons and led the National League in hits seven times. Beyond the numerous records, Rose’s achievements include three World Series championships, three batting titles, an MVP award, two Gold Gloves awards, Rookie of the Year, and 17 All-Star appearances while playing five different positions (2B, LF, RF, 3B, 1B). Rose was named in 1999 as an outfielder to the MLB All-Century team that recognized the 100 greatest players of the past hundred years.
Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS footwear offers fashionable appeal with a spacious design that features a roomier fit, a unique Skechers Memory Foam footbed and instant comfort. The men’s footwear line is available in SKECHERS retail stores as well as department and footwear stores around the globe.
SKECHERS has a long history working with sports icons over the years. Advertising campaigns for the brand have also featured Meb Keflezighi, Wayne Gretzky, Karl Malone, Evander Holyfield, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Rick Fox, and Ronnie Lott.
*Matt Powell, April 2014 Footwear Overview
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, and its planned opening of new stores, 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 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; 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 March 31, 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
by | May 14, 2014 | Press Release
May 14, 2014 • 9:00 am EDT
Hall of Fame quarterback signs on to appear in Relaxed Fit® Footwear Campaign
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), recently called “the hottest major brand in the U.S.” by Princeton Retail Analysis*, today announced that it has signed hall-of-fame quarterback legend Joe Namath to join the team representing the high-performing men’s Relaxed Fit® from SKECHERS footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Namath will begin in Fall 2014.
Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Namath (Photo: Business Wire)
“Broadway” Joe’s campaign launches with a new television commercial utilizing the same humorous tone as ongoing spots for Relaxed Fit footwear starring Joe Montana and Mark Cuban. The campaign will extend across all media with Namath appearing in print, outdoor, online and point-of-sale materials through 2015.
“I’ve loved what SKECHERS has done with this campaign so far and I’m excited be joining the team,” said Joe Namath. “The Relaxed Fit shoes really are as comfortable as they say, and I look forward to working with SKECHERS on what will be a fun commercial that my fans will enjoy.”
“Our Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS campaign has had so much success with one football Joe, that we thought it was time to bring on another,” added Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “Joe Namath is one of the first pro football television stars in the world and with fans that go back to his days in Alabama, his personality and familiar face is perfect for our team. We know he’ll be a great asset when it comes to getting the word out about our comfortable Relaxed Fit footwear line.”
One of the most exciting quarterbacks in NFL history, Joe Namath entered the league after winning a national championship with the Alabama Crimson Tide in 1964. He was the first quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards and was named MVP when he led the New York Jets to victory at Super Bowl III in 1969. Namath retired in 1977 holding seasonal and career records for most games with 300 or more passing yards.
Relaxed Fit from SKECHERS footwear offers fashionable appeal with a spacious design that features a roomier fit, a unique Skechers Memory Foam footbed and instant comfort. The men’s footwear line is available in SKECHERS retail stores as well as department and footwear stores around the globe.
SKECHERS has a long history working with sports icons over the years. Advertising campaigns for the brand have also featured Meb Keflezighi, Wayne Gretzky, Karl Malone, Evander Holyfield, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Rick Fox, and Ronnie Lott.
The deal between Joe Namath and SKECHERS was negotiated by Harlan Werner in association with Namaco Productions.
*Matt Powell, April 2014 Footwear Overview
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, and its planned opening of new stores, 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 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; 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. 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
by | May 12, 2014 | Press Release
May 12, 2014 • 9:00 am EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX) today announced that sporting goods industry expert Matt Powell from Princeton Retail Analysis stated SKECHERS is currently the “hottest major brand in the U.S.” in his April 2014 Footwear Overview released last week. The Company has also moved up the rankings for top athletic shoe companies to secure the number five market share position.
Powell also reported SKECHERS had a 50 percent gain in brand share for April 2014 and secured the number nine position for the top 25 athletic shoes sold in the U.S. during the month of April. This news follows the best first quarter (2014) net sales and second highest annual (2013) net sales in SKECHERS’ 22-year history as well as Meb Keflezighi’s triumphant win at the 2014 Boston Marathon wearing Skechers Performance racing shoes.
“The strong performance by SKECHERS in April is evidence that the momentum of our record first quarter sales continues to drive us forward,” said Michael Greenberg, president of SKECHERS. “We’re firing on all cylinders with product initiatives and fresh innovative footwear styles that are clearly resonating with consumers. We believe this positive trend will continue as the demand for our brand remains strong worldwide.”
SKECHERS has collected numerous accolades in recent months, winning several footwear industry awards including: Footwear News’ Brand of Year for Skechers GOrun, two Excellence in Design awards from Footwear Plus magazine, and the Company was named Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year at the 2014 Footwear Industry Awards in the UK.
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, and its planned opening of new stores, 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 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; 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 March 31, 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
by | May 9, 2014 | Press Release
May 9, 2014 • 5:05 pm EDT
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Meb Keflezighi, Skechers Performance Elite Athlete and the 2014 Boston Marathon Champion, threw out the first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday, May 8th. In a break with tradition, Meb ran in from the outfield in his Skechers Performance shoes to take the mound for the ceremonial first pitch.
Dodger, Adrian Gonzalez with Skechers Performance Elite Athlete, Meb Keflezighi, after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers game on May 8th. (Photo credit: Juan Ocampo)
A San Diego resident and UCLA graduate, this was one of Meb’s first appearances back in Southern California since Boston and he received a warm welcome from the crowd. Wearing his Boston Marathon winner medal, he stepped up to the mound and fired off a pitch to fellow San Diego native and Dodger, Adrian Gonzalez.
Meb attracted an impressive crowd as he posed for pictures on the field before the game with Dodgers players, fans, media and SKECHERS President, Michael Greenberg. He also thrilled a few lucky fans with signed Skechers Performance memorabilia.
“It’s an honor to be with Meb and watch him throw out the first pitch on our home turf at the Dodgers game,” said Michael Greenberg, President of SKECHERS. “Meb has become quite a national hero and we’re proud to be a partner and support his endeavors.”
The Dodgers game caps off nearly three weeks of a non-stop publicity tour for the Skechers Performance Division brand ambassador who also celebrated his 39th birthday this past Monday, May 5th. Meb is the first male American to win the Boston Marathon since 1983 and is the only American male to win the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon and an Olympic medal.
Skechers Performance Division athletic shoes, including Meb’s signature shoe line, are available for men and women at SKECHERS retail stores, select specialty run retailers and online at Skechers.com. Learn more about our products, athletes and much more on our new custom YouTube channel, SkechersGOrun.com and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/SkechersPerformance), Twitter (twitter.com/skechersGO) and Instagram (instagram.com/skechersperformance).
For more information 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 in 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 may contain forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements, and 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 includethe 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. 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]
