adidas is a global sporting goods manufacturer headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1949, the company designs and manufactures footwear, apparel, and accessories across virtually every sport. With sales exceeding €23 billion and over 62,000 employees worldwide, adidas operates at significant scale across multiple product categories and geographic markets.
The company's technical work spans product design, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. adidas also maintains active sustainability initiatives and supply chain responsibility programmes, reflecting operational priorities beyond core product development.
As an established player in athletic and sporting goods, adidas competes in footwear, apparel, and accessories markets where product innovation and manufacturing capability are fundamental competitive factors.