Pediped is a marketer of soft-sole children's footwear.
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| Industry | Apparel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Products | Footwear |
| Website | www |
History edit
Pediped was founded in Henderson, Nevada in 2004 by husband-and-wife business partners, Angela and Brian Edgeworth[1] after the birth of their first child.[2]
In 2008, the firm hired Rudy Glocker, a former vice president at Goldman Sachs, as its chief operating officer.[3]
Retail and distribution edit
Pediped's first retail store, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, opened its doors in 2013.[4] Additional retail stores are located in Shanghai and Beijing. The company sells its products to over 2,000 stores in the United States, has distribution in over 41 countries and employs 270 staff members worldwide.[5] Pediped also distributes its product on online retailers Amazon.com and Zappos.[6]
The company's main manufacturing and distribution factory is located in Suzhou, China, with an additional 35,000 square-foot facility located in Henderson, Nevada.[7]
References edit
- ^ Acuña, Jessica. "Happy (and Healthy) Feet". Vegas Seven. Michael Skenandore. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Lyle, Michael. "Nationally known businesses set up shop in Henderson". Las Vegas Review Journal. Craig Moon. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ Carbonara, Peter (10 March 2010). "Goldman Alumni Learn New Lessons From Wall Street". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ^ "Pediped Opens Its First Boutique Store This Weekend". Footwear Plus Magazine. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ^ "Q&A With Pedipeds' Founder". Footwear News. Fairchild Publishing. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Allen, Melly. "Pediped Children's Footwear Officially Open for Business in Town Square Las Vegas". Recess LV. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Friedman, Ann (24 October 2015). "Henderson resident builds a global baby shoe empire". Las Vegas Review Journal Inc. Las Vegas Business Press. Retrieved 5 February 2016.