Skechers Suspends Shipments To Russia, Provides $250K In Aid To Ukraine

Footwear brand, Skechers, has temporarily suspended shipments to Russia as the country’s war in Ukraine continues to intensify.

Additionally, the company will be donating $250,000 in humanitarian aid to organizations in Ukraine and Poland and matching employee donations up to an additional $250,000.

“We have deep concern for Ukraine and its citizens, who are doing all they can to defend their country and survive while under siege. And while our team in Ukraine is currently safe, this has been a heartbreaking time for them, their families and neighbors,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.

“We’ve been moved by the Skechers community, who has reached out with an outpouring of support and has asked how we could collectively help. This inspired us to potentially double our donation through CORE, an organization whom we worked with last year in Haiti. We will do all we can for the humanitarian efforts that are taking place throughout the region and join the world in hoping for peace.”

CORE is currently on the ground in Poland, providing emergency assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have crossed the border. Additionally, the team is also distributing supplies, institutional aid, and kits that include essential hygiene items and thermal blankets to community-based refugee centers.

Skechers has already donated to Tikva Children’s Home, an Odessa-based organization and is looking into providing more shoes and socks for supporting Ukraine’s more than 2 million refugees.

Originally published at https://retailbum.com on March 10, 2022.