Skechers Completes €230M European Logistics Hub in Liège
Event summary
- Skechers' €230M European distribution center in Liège completes construction August 2026, spanning 230,000 square meters.
- Facility achieves BREEAM Excellence certification for sustainability and energy performance.
- Automation installation begins August 2026 with first phase completion by end-2028.
- Project maintains existing Belgian jobs while introducing automated logistics systems.
The big picture
This €230M investment solidifies Wallonia as Skechers' European operational hub, responding to rising global supply chain competition. The project reflects broader trends of automation adoption and sustainability mandates in logistics real estate. With 5,300 retail stores worldwide, this distribution center supports Skechers' direct-to-consumer expansion strategy across 180 markets.
What we're watching
- Automation Integration
- How Skechers balances automation with existing workforce operations to maintain Belgian presence despite cost pressures.
- European Expansion
- Whether this distribution hub accelerates Skechers' market share growth in continental Europe.
- Sustainability Impact
- The pace at which BREEAM-certified facilities become standard for major logistics operations in the region.