Since the Bobs from Skechers program launched in 2011, Skechers has donated more than 8 million pairs of new shoes to children in need in more than 30 countries worldwide.

"Meijer is a strong retail partner for our BOBS footwear program, so we wanted to create a special event together and give back in a big way," said Gerald Turetzky, national sales manager for Bobs from Skechers. "We're proud that 1 000 children in the Indianapolis community received a new pair of Bobs shoes, plus a memorable day of fun at the Colts Practice Facility."

Lynn Hempe, a Vice president for Meijer, a Michigan-based retailer operating 210 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, commented: "Meijer was built on a fundamental philosophy of supporting the communities where our customers and team members work and live," said. "We've worked with Skechers for a decade, and are thrilled to bring that partnership to another level by providing children with a brand new pair of shoes that they can call their own. It was a fun day for everyone involved."

Skechers USA, Inc., an American company based in Manhattan Beach (California), designs, develops and markets styles for men, women and children. The company offers two distinct categories: a lifestyle and a performance divisions. Through licensing agreements, the company also offers branded apparel, bags, watches, eyewear and additional merchandise. 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 about Skechers USA, Inc., please visit the company's website.

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