Adidas

 


Adidas AG is a German athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria. Founded by Adolf Dassler in 1949, it became the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second largest globally, after Nike. The brand is known for its iconic three-stripe logo and has a strong presence in the sports industry, with a significant revenue from footwear (55%) and sportswear (38%) as of 2023. Adidas has also ventured into fashion and technology, including a stake in the football club Bayern Munich and the fitness technology company Runtastic. The company has a rich history, starting with the development of spiked running shoes and evolving into a global brand recognized for its performance and style in sports and fashion.