Heelys, Inc.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquisition 2015
Acquired_by_Sequential_Brands_Group
gptkbp:advertising Heelys Go
gptkbp:brandAmbassadors Expansion into new markets
Collaborations with influencers
New marketing strategies
Product redesigns
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:Nike
gptkb:Adidas
Skechers
gptkbp:culturalImpact Popular among youth
Influenced skate culture
Featured in media
Associated with urban fashion
gptkbp:discontinued Heelys with removable wheels
gptkbp:distributionChannels Online stores
Sporting goods stores
Physical retail stores
gptkbp:employees 50-100
gptkbp:financials Market competition
Changing consumer preferences
Declining sales
gptkbp:founded 2000
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Roger_Adams
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Carrollton,_Texas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Heelys, Inc.
gptkbp:industry Footwear
gptkbp:market 2000
gptkbp:motto Get Your Roll On
gptkbp:notableFeature Wheeled shoes
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Heelys,_LLC
gptkbp:partnerships Various retailers
gptkbp:patentCitation Wheeled footwear technology
gptkbp:productLine gptkb:Heelys_X2
gptkb:Heelys_Pro
Heelys Classic
Heelys for Boys
Heelys for Girls
gptkbp:products Heelys shoes
gptkbp:revenue $10 million (2010)
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regulatory scrutiny
Injury risks
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
gptkbp:targetMarket Children
Young adults
Teens
gptkbp:trademark gptkb:Heelys
2001
gptkbp:website www.heelys.com