THE ICONIC

Adidas AG is a German multinational athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and a leading global sportswear brand offering footwear, apparel, accessories, and sports equipment.

Sport: the Universal Language

Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.