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Skechers is a global leader in the footwear industry. Originating in California, USA, Skechers UK distributes Skechers-branded footwear, apparel and accessories throughout the country. Footwear is sold in department, specialty, and independent stores as well as online. The right candidate will have a proven experience owning and operating retail stores.
If you want to become a Skechers franchisee, you will need a minimum investment of £44,000, including a franchise fee of £13,000, and the total investment is £88,000.
New franchisees will start with the Skechers Retail Franchising Program and will attend purchasing sessions and presentations on the local and global level conducted by the Skechers product team. The expert franchise team conducts comprehensive on-site sales, product and employee training programs.
The franchisor helps with store design for best impact. Franchisees will have access to information-based merchandising sourced from the brand's own store sales data, trend research, and experience for inventory management and planning. In terms of marketing and PR, the franchisor provides artwork and media to keep messaging in tune with global campaigns; flexibility is offered for custom marketing with UK-localised artwork that speaks more directly to local consumers; targeted in-store messaging helps guide consumers through extensive product lines; monthly and seasonal visual merchandising guidance is offered.