Euronext-listed logistics developer Prologis said it will develop a 23,000 m[sup]2[/sup] site in Liege, Belgium, for Sketchers EDC, the European arm of US footwear and apparel manufacturer Sketchers USA. Sketchers' new regional distribution and logistics hub will be located approximately 30 minutes west of the German border and one hour from downtown Brussels. Sketchers currently leases a 22,400 m[sup]2[/sup] facility immediately adjacent to its new building and is expanding to support the continued growth of its northern European business operations. No financial details were disclosed.
Euronext-listed logistics developer Prologis said it will develop a 23,000 m2 site in Liege, Belgium, for Sketchers EDC, the European arm of US footwear and apparel manufacturer Sketchers USA. Sketchers' new regional distribution and logistics hub will be located approximately 30 minutes west of the German border and one hour from downtown Brussels. Sketchers currently leases a 22,400 m2 facility immediately adjacent to its new building and is expanding to support the continued growth of its northern European business operations. No financial details were disclosed.
'Expansion of our operations in Belgium will strategically support our growing distribution requirements for northern Europe,' said Sketchers CFO David Weinberg, adding: 'We're very satisfied that ProLogis will once again be serving as our facilities provider and expect to realize substantial benefits for our overall supply chain as a result of our new distribution center.'
