Brussels – Skechers is moving to a larger distribution centre to support the brand’s European growth plans. The 200,000m2 state-of-the-art single-structure facility will be located in Liège, Belgium, close to the city’s airport and motorways, and 12km from its current European distribution centre.
The company will shift from the old centre to the new one gradually, starting in 2028. This, it said, will ensure seamless, uninterrupted operations. The new building will include renewable energy features, and meet BREEAM:Excellent criteria. New jobs are expected to be created.
“The demand in EMEA for our product across channels and regions led to a 30% sales increase in the third quarter of 2024,” said COO David Weinberg. “We expect our momentum will continue as we develop more styles and make them available where consumers want to shop in Europe – be it at our more than 500 Skechers stores, e-commerce sites or our network of third-party retailers.
“We believe increased infrastructure and personnel will be required at our European Distribution Centre as the territories serviced by the facility are expected to play a key role in our anticipated near- and long-term growth.”
