All Adidas articles – Page 32

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    Adidas has reportedly promoted Jon Wexler, the current vice-president of...

    2019-12-24T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has reportedly promoted Jon Wexler, the current vice-president of global entertainment and influencer marketing, to general manager of the Yeezy business unit. For the last 13 years, Wexler has helped Adidas set up some of the brand's biggest collaborations with major music stars, including Kanye West and Pharrell Willliams.

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    Adidas Outdoor will launch next year the first apparel styles...

    2019-12-24T00:00:00Z

    Adidas Outdoor will launch next year the first apparel styles featuring Primaloft insulation made from recycled Parley Ocean plastic. They will be presented at the Ispo Munich and Outdoor Retailer shows next month. Adidas has already used the repurposed plastic from the organization in its footwear and apparel. Primaloft said ...

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    Amazon has continued its push into global football by scoring...

    2019-12-24T00:00:00Z

    Amazon has continued its push into global football by scoring the exclusive rights to broadcast 16 matches of the Uefa Champions League in Germany. It intends to show the matches on Tuesday nights through video streaming from the 2021/22 football season. The move follows Amazon's decision to broadcast 20 Premier ...

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    Adidas Golf is launching Collection Ø, a new limited-edition apparel...

    2019-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Adidas Golf is launching Collection Ø, a new limited-edition apparel collection inspired by street culture. The unusual style is meant to break down the typical notion of what golf fashion should look like, combined with the performance features that wearers need on-course.

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    Adidas Terrex UK will be the official apparel sponsor of...

    2019-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Adidas Terrex UK will be the official apparel sponsor of the Threshold Trail Series in 2020. The Threshold Trail Series is a series of four endurance trail events in the U.K., each offering a variety of terrains, gradients, elevations, landscapes and distances. The four events include: Heineken Race to the ...

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    Adidas moves Speedfactory technology to Asia

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    By the end of this year, Adidas will be transferring the robotic Speedfactory technology that it has developed in cooperation with Oechsler to two of its Asian footwear suppliers to help increase the flexibility of the design and production process. With production times substantially cut there, Adidas says it will ...

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    Adidas partners with the Space Station

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has announced a multi-year partnership with the International Space Station (ISS), the space laboratory managed by the U.S. Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (Casis). The partnership will explore breakthroughs to improve the future design and engineering of sporting products on and off Earth. For to station’s ...

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    Adidas and Prada are partnering on a collaborative line of...

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Adidas and Prada are partnering on a collaborative line of sneakers. The announcement has been made on Instagram with the three accounts – Prada, Adidas and Adidas Originals – posting the same photo at the same time, all using the hashtag #Pradaforadidas, followed by the comment “Coming Soon.” The collection ...

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    The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Adidas are extending...

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Adidas are extending their sponsorship deal through 2030. Adidas originally supplied the Spanish national team's jersey from 1981 to 1983. The present deal dates back to 1991. As recently as last June (see SGI Europe Vol. 30 N°19+20), Adidas was threatening to take ...

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    Adidas has unveiled the Uniforia, the official match ball for...

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has unveiled the Uniforia, the official match ball for Uefa Euro 2020, named in honor of the unity and the euphoria that football can bring, the brand explained

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    Adidas has introduced the second generation of the FutureCraft Loop,...

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has introduced the second generation of the FutureCraft Loop, its first 100 percent recyclable shoe. Like its predecessor, the second-generation shoe is also a 100 percent recyclable performance running shoe, but is created using a mix of raw materials and recycled components from the first-generation shoe. This means that ...

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    Nike stops with Amazon’s marketplace

    2019-11-28T00:00:00Z

    A few days after the appointment of a new chief executive, John Donahoe, who previously ran eBay, the Swoosh announced that it will stop a pilot program, initiated in 2017, to sell selected products on the Amazon Retail marketplace. Nike justified the move with its “focus on elevating consumer experience ...

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    Adidas speeds up

    2019-11-08T00:00:00Z

    In line with the management's forecast, the Adidas Group accelerated on the sales front in the third quarter, posting a currency-neutral sales increase of 6 percent, compared with year-on-year increases of 4 percent in the first and second quarter, and the progress is expected to continue in the fourth quarter. ...

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    Adidas opens a digital flagship in London

    2019-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has opened a new flagship store, which it calls Adidas LDN, covering 27,000 square feet on four levels on Oxford Street in London, opposite the main department store of Selfridges. The site offers a unique, immersive customer experience. According to the company, it is the most digital Adidas store ...

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    For the first time, Adidas is launching baseball cleats within...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    For the first time, Adidas is launching baseball cleats within a videogame. The 8-Bit collection is making its debut through the Playstation game MLB: The Show. In addition, the German footwear and apparel company has hired AvatarLabs to create a Snapchat game called Baseball's Next Level, which features Adizero and ...

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    Adidas has released a running shoe that is specially conceived...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has released a running shoe that is specially conceived for winter weather. The PulseBoost HD Winterised uses ballistic nylon uppers and traction technology to maintain dry feet and steady footing through wet winter conditions. The ballistic nylon upper is treated to protect feet from cold and moisture, while extra ...

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    Adidas has teamed up with Universal Standard to launch an...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has teamed up with Universal Standard to launch an inclusive line of workout garments in an extensive range of sizes. The first release includes performance hoodies, a tank top, long leggings and biker shorts in four colorways, available in sizes from XXS and up to 4XL, a broader range ...

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    Adidas by Stella McCartney has launched a post-mastectomy sports bra,...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Adidas by Stella McCartney has launched a post-mastectomy sports bra, to meet the needs of women who have undergone surgery as part of their treatment for breast cancer. The bra has been designed in partnership with Monica Harrington, a bra expert who has helped women who have had breast cancer ...

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    Adidas Golf is introducing Frostguard, a new layering collection for...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Adidas Golf is introducing Frostguard, a new layering collection for both men and women that should allow golfers to play during the colder months of the year. The Frostguard jacket and vest feature down-filled panels, which have been incorporated on the front and back body. These panels are woven bonded ...

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    Adidas has launched Infinite Play, a new service that will...

    2019-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Adidas has launched Infinite Play, a new service that will allow customers to exchange worn or unused gear for an e-gift card and Adidas creators club points instead of sending it to landfill. The initiative, available through the Adidas app, has been developed with The London Waste and Recycling Board ...