Skechers hit local market

Indonesian retail company PT Mitra Adi Perkasa (MAP) has introduced the popular Skechers line of women's sports shoes to the local market.

According to the company, Skechers shoes in the United States are worn by among others Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood.

In Indonesia, Skechers shoes are available for between Rp 329,000 and Rp 399,000, and can be found at Planet Sports, The Athlete's Foot, Foot Gear and Sports Station.

MAP operates various department stores and retail outlets in the country, including Sogo and Debenhams, Planet Sports, the Athlete's Foot, Sports Station, Golf House and coffee shop chain Starbucks. It is also the distributor of international brands such as Reebok, Marks & Spencer, Morgan, Next, Nautica and Nine West.

--The Jakarta Post