FACT SHEET
Oct. 13, 2015
Founded in 1984, Speedy Shoes is privately-held company that manufactures tennis shoes. The company creates and distributes athletic shoes to men and women throughout the United States.
Company
•Speedy Shoes is the third largest shoe manufacturer in the United States.
•Speedy Shoes has an annual revenue of $100 million.
•The company’s CEO is Lilah Rose.
•Speedy Shoes has 15,250 employees.
Product
•Speedy Shoes has six shoes available, which are sold in retail outlets throughout the United States.
•The company has three types of running shoes, a golf shoe and walking shoe.
•Most recently, the company released a new basketball shoe.
•The company’s research and development office is working on the seventh shoe model, which is set to be released later this year.
Location
•The company’s corporate headquarters is located on 12345 Sixth St. in Jacksonville, Florida.
•The manufacturing plant is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Charity
•Speedy Shoes donates over $100,000 annually to charitable organizations, and supports health-oriented foundations.
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CONTACT:
Caroline Haney
Public Relations Student
305-240-9438
Cmhaney7049@eagle.fgcu.edu