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Skechers’ sock supplier expands in Europe

22/07/2024
United Legwear & Apparel, a New York-based socks manufacturer, has expanded its 20-year licensing partnership with footwear brand Skechers to include distribution in the European Union and the UK. 

Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. ""Customers' enthusiastic response to our offering of Skechers-branded socks has paved the way for additional expansion opportunities, including in Europe. With a long history together, United Legwear understands the Skechers brand, our need for quality and style, and our consumers.”

Skechers will now have newly build showroom space at ULAC Europe’s headquarters in Amsterdam and in the London showroom. 

Skechers lifestyle and high-performance socks, including for running, golf, basketball, football and pickleball for men and women, as well as Skechers lifestyle socks for children, are available in Skechers retail stores and retailers across the US and Europe.

Founded by Isaac Ash, United Legwear & Apparel is a joint venture partner of Puma North America; has distribution partnerships with Scotch & Soda and Hurley; and maintains licensed brands such as Skechers, Van Heusen, DKNY, Champion and Weatherproof.
 

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