2. FUN FACTS
What does the name ADIDAS stands for?
Did you know the creators of adidas and puma were
brothers?
In the beginning the three strips were used to stabilize the
shoe.
First company to offer a sponcership for an African –
American.
4. COMPANY POFILE
FOUNDER : ADLOF(ADI)DASSLER
CEO : HERBERT HAINER
HEADQUARTERS : Herzogenaurach,Germany
NO.OF EMPLOYES : 46,306
5. COMPANY HISTORY
Adidas was founded in 1948 by Adolf(adi)dassler,
following the split of Gebrider dassler schuhfabric,
between him and his older brother Rudlof.
Differences in political ideologies between the two
brothers during the world war2 tensions between the two
brothers.
They finally spilt in 1947 and went on to form
ADIDAS AND PUMA.
6. LOGO
3STRIPES MARK: Created in 1949
the brand with 3strips.
TREFOIL: Introduced in 1971
represented the diversityof
adidas brand.
3BARS: 1997-Integrated corporate design by
peter moore.
9. SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Long heritage and high brand
value.
World wide presence.
Diversified product portfolio.
The products can sometimes be
costly due to innovative or
production method.