adidas AG
Globally, adidas AG is involved in the creation, development, distribution, and marketing of athletic and sports-inspired lifestyle merchandise. Under the well-known adidas brand, the company's offerings include footwear, apparel, and a variety of accessories such as bags and balls. These products are made available to consumers through a multifaceted retail network, encompassing approximately 2,200 company-owned stores, dedicated franchise outlets, shop-in-shops, wholesale partnerships, and direct e-commerce channels. Originally founded in 1920 and based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the entity was formerly named adidas-Salomon AG before adopting its current name in June 2006.