The primary aim of the diploma thesis is to evaluate the pros and cons of two types of sales systems at adidas ČR, i.e. the franchise stores and own adidas Concept Stores. On the basis of an analysis of the compared sales systems, the thesis suggests improvement measures for both systems and provides recommendations for similar types of retail formats. The thesis should make clear the issue of running a franchised business as compared to running an own retail shop of adidas ČR s.r.o. by introducing both sales systems. The theoretical part is based on a search of both Czech and world professional literature, it deals with the basic retailing and franchising terms, the forms of cooperation in retailing, and an assessment of the current market development. The practical part studies the two aforesaid sales systems at adidas ČR s.r.o.

As corporations transcend international borders new questions arise concerning the formation of identities. This study looks at adidas advertising campaigns "Bonded by Blood" and "Of This Earth" and how they represent and commodify Māori culture. "The Making" of "Bonded by Blood" is the video component for that campaign. The "Of This Earth" file is the TV commercial from 2007. Furthermore, this study looked at whether or not these advertisements are in fact reaffirming already established stereotypes about indigeneity and "Otherness." This thesis is informed by Stuart Hall's article "The Spectacle of the Other" as well as works by other scholars who discuss ideologies of Otherness, globalization, glocalization, mobility, and corporate sports sponsorship. The posters of each campaign as well as the video components were analyzed through textual analysis. The results show that patterns of cultural appropriation and reaffirmation of stereotypes do occur in the posters and videos of those campaigns. The two video components are included as supplementary files for this thesis. / 10000-01-01

<p>This thesis discusses how adidas differentiate their communication to reach women and make the adidas brand more appealing to females. The adidas brand has always had their main focus on sportswear for men. This has led to the brand being perceived as masculine and it makes it hard for the female consumer to identify with adidas. We have analysed six adidas adverts from the last five years to see what adidas have communicated to women. The main purpose of this thesis is to understand why adidas have not succeeded in communicating with women in the last five years.</p><p>The theoretical chapter is divided into three parts; Brands, Communication and Consumer Behaviour. The first part describes what a brand is, how it is built and continues with how a brand can be gendered. A brand is not very likely to keep a strong position if the values connected with the brand are not reinforced through communication. When forming a communication strategy, companies have to understand how consumers behave. When selling a gendered product, companies have to understand the distinction between men and women and how they differ in consumption.</p><p>Our discussion is based on the qualitative method of collecting data. The qualitative method was carried out through two panel interviews and one personal interview, and we also performed picture analysis on adidas’ advertisements. Ten open-individual interviews with ten different women were conducted; to get their opinions on the six adverts.</p><p>Adidas have presented five different identities over five years, each with diverse focus and with different brand associations. This has led to a lack of consistency and therein lies a part of the reason why adidas have not been successful in appealing to women.</p><p>Since 2005 adidas have a collaboration with Stella McCartney. This is an attempt to add design to adidas functional clothes and to make their brand more appealing to women. This collaboration will continue until 2010 and this could provide adidas with the uniformity they need.</p>

This thesis discusses how adidas differentiate their communication to reach women and make the adidas brand more appealing to females. The adidas brand has always had their main focus on sportswear for men. This has led to the brand being perceived as masculine and it makes it hard for the female consumer to identify with adidas. We have analysed six adidas adverts from the last five years to see what adidas have communicated to women. The main purpose of this thesis is to understand why adidas have not succeeded in communicating with women in the last five years. The theoretical chapter is divided into three parts; Brands, Communication and Consumer Behaviour. The first part describes what a brand is, how it is built and continues with how a brand can be gendered. A brand is not very likely to keep a strong position if the values connected with the brand are not reinforced through communication. When forming a communication strategy, companies have to understand how consumers behave. When selling a gendered product, companies have to understand the distinction between men and women and how they differ in consumption. Our discussion is based on the qualitative method of collecting data. The qualitative method was carried out through two panel interviews and one personal interview, and we also performed picture analysis on adidas’ advertisements. Ten open-individual interviews with ten different women were conducted; to get their opinions on the six adverts. Adidas have presented five different identities over five years, each with diverse focus and with different brand associations. This has led to a lack of consistency and therein lies a part of the reason why adidas have not been successful in appealing to women. Since 2005 adidas have a collaboration with Stella McCartney. This is an attempt to add design to adidas functional clothes and to make their brand more appealing to women. This collaboration will continue until 2010 and this could provide adidas with the uniformity they need.

Universiẗat, Diss., 2001--Tübingen.

Syfte: Syftet med denna uppsats är att ta reda på om det var rätt eller fel av Adidas att genomföra sina M&amp;A:s med hjälp av Tobins q och de bakomliggande strategiska motiven. Metod: Metodansatsen för den studien är en fallstudie. Data har samlats in via både kvantitativa och kvalitativa metoder. Vi har valt att undersöka fyra av Adidas nio olika M&amp;A:s sedan mitten av 1990-talet. Datan har samlats in genom ett deduktivt angreppssätt. Den kvantitativa datan har samlats in via årsredovisningar och affärsdatabaser. Den kvalitativa datan genom semistrukturerade intervjuer och officiella pressmeddelanden. Resultat och slutsatser: I denna fallstudie av Adidas har vi kommit fram till att två av de fyra företagen som undersöktes var övervärderade och de två andra var undervärderade i samband med uppköpen enligt Tobins q modellen. I detta avseende borde Adidas inte ha köpt de övervärderade företagen. Vi har kommit fram till att det var fel av Adidas att köpa Salomon, medan de övriga tre förvärven var berättigade. Det mest centrala motivet som genomsyrade alla affärerna var tillväxt, skillnaden var på vilket sätt detta skulle uppnås.  Bland annat sökte de kompetensen, stärka sin befintliga verksamhet och diversifiera sig. Vi har i våra slutsatser kommit fram till att det var berättigat av Adidas att genomföra dessa affärer eftersom det har hjälpt dem att ta sig till den position som de befinner sig på idag – nämligen en av de mest dominerande aktörerna inom branschen. / Aim: The purpose of this essay is to examine whether it was right or wrong of Adidas to complete their M&amp;A:s using Tobin’s q and the underlying strategic motives. Method: The method for this is essay is a case study. Data has been collected through both a quantitative a qualitative method. We have chosen to examine four of Adidas nine M&amp;A:s since the mid-1990s. The data has been collected through a deductive approach. The quantitative data has been gathered via annual reports and business databases and the qualitative data through semi structured interviews and official press releases. Results and conclusions: We have in this case study concluded that two of the four companies, which we examined, were overvalued and the other two were undervalued in connection with the acquisitions according to Tobin’s q. Regarding to this Adidas shouldn’t have bought the overvalued companies. We concluded that it was wrong of Adidas to buy Salomon, while the other three M&amp;A:s where entitled.  The most central aspect of the motives behind the acquisition was growth. The difference between the affairs was the way to achieve this. Among others were to search for competence, enhance its current business and to diversify themselves. However we have concluded that Adidas were entitled to go through with the affairs since it has helped them to get where they are today – as one of few dominant companies in the industry.

As part of America’s cultural traditions, sports have become one of the most followed and widely appreciated aspects of entertainment and enjoyment for generations. The one consistent part of sports, that all fans and non-fans can understand, is the practice of team uniforms serving as identifiers and connectors to the city, franchise, and history they obtain. Look Good, Play Good: The World of American Sports Uniforms informs of the sports realm in the context of clothing. Four parts of the uniform world help describe and explain the teams and locations that wear them. They do this through historical, influential, and forward thinking distinctions. / text

Title: adidas and Nike Brand Stores Quality Comparison through the Eyes of Customers Objectives: Mystery Shopping is the instrument used to inspect the quality of adidas and Nike branded stores through the eyes of customers. Subsequently, the selected stores are compared and potential enhancements are proposed. Methods: Mystery Shopping - questionnaire focused on retail. Results: In terms of exterior, as well as interior, the Nike stores are ahead of the ones of adidas as the American brand has always been well-known for trying to initiate positive visual perception. On the contrary, adidas has provided better service quality demonstrated by modesty and higher selling effort from sales assistants towards customers. Also, adidas sellers have been more settled and disciplined. Additionally, adidas stores have worked more properly in terms of overall functioning. When comparing the stores of both brands with those in other world cities (Amsterdam, Berlin, Glasgow, London, New York, Tokyo), Prague stays behind. It has to fill the gap in the assortment and in the stores equipment, as well as in the service provided by sellers. Keywords: Marketing mix, retail, Mystery Shopping, adidas, Nike.

The master thesis deals with brand image and identity, the difference between brand perception from the customer point of view and from the creator point of view. The thesis is divided into theoretical and practical part. In the frame of theoretical part there is a brand definition, its components, functions which are the most important part of brand building since it is necessary to see the advantages of brands. This master thesis looks in details on brand value and models for measuring brand value. The practical part deals with market research through questionnaire, which is a base for evaluating image of the adidas brand. On the basis of the survey results the recommendations are made at the very end of the thesis.

In this thesis I describe the process of financial analysis and consequently I perform a comparison of two competitors whose reports are based on different accounting standards. Financial analysis is performed on data from consolidated financial statements and the analysis deals with possible gaps in reporting arising from the fact that Nike, Inc. uses U. S. GAAP, while adidas AG applies to IFRS. I conclude that in this particular case there is not significant divergence between data reported and analysis can be undertaken without material errors. Comparison itself shows that both companies are generally in a good financial condition, but with adidas falling behind quite considerably in a few indicators. As such I can mention assets turnover, operating margin, working capital and others.