After putting a 1.35 billion yuan ($195.4 million) logistics center into operation in Taicang, Jiangsu province, in August, Skechers-a US-based athletic shoe and clothing company-will raise its store numbers from around 3,000 this year to up to 6,000 in 2026 across China, said its senior executive. Unlike many global brands, which are satisfied with sales revenue generated from China"s first and second-tier city markets and are not willing to enter and invest in the lower-tier markets due to different management models and customer preferences, Skechers will open stores from 50 square meters to 3,000 sq m in lower-tier markets based