CASE- STUDY THE ADIDAS- REEBOK MERGER The case discusses the proposed merger of Reebok International Limited with Adidas-Salomon AG. It describes the recent trends and studies the ongoing merger in the sporting goods industry. The case presents the rationale behind the decision to merge. Finally‚ the case ends with a debate on whether the merger would be successful. Issues » The recent trends and structure facing the sporting goods industry » The reasons for the ongoing mergers and acquisitions
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Adidas Introduction Adidas‚ a world class leading brand for sports equipment‚ accessories and apparels. The German multinational corporation design and manufactures sports equipment‚ clothes‚ shoes and many more. They are known to have the best technology and design for their running shoes and clothes which has help many athletes to perform better. It does not only manufacture sports but stuff related to fashion such as watches‚ perfume and sunglasses. Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf Dassler
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Ehiobuche May 10th‚ 2014 Adidas‚ a Company which targets the sport market and customers of the Urban upper-middle and upper class who have young men ‚women and children who have passion for fitness and sports. Adidas is worth over 8.3 Billion dollars. Herbert Hainer‚ the CEO of Adidas makes a large chunk of that money‚ along with the many endorsement deals with famous celebrities. Many other people that profit from Adidas are the stockholders and the owners of the Adidas stores. This successful
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ADIDAS GROUP OF COMPANY [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] Adidas Executive Board is composed of four members who reflect the diversity and internationality of the Group: Herbert Hainer The Chief Executive Officer Glenn Bennett Responsible for Global Operations Robin J. Stalker Responsible for Finance Erich Stamminger Responsible for Global Brands
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Morrison‚ Ysela Logan Company: PUMA Pumas Location: Würzburger Strasse 13‚ D-91074 Herzogenaurach‚ Germany Historical Back Drop: |YEAR |EVENT | |1924: |Rudolf and Adolf Dassler incorporate their first shoe company. | |1948: |Rudolf Dassler sets up his own company Puma Schuhfabrik Rudolf Dassler.
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[pic][pic] [pic] Economics of Adidas by Georgi Kolev Sem03 2011 Table of Contents: 1. Traditional organization forms of a company and kinds of risks involved in each of the different forms. 3 2. Factors in the economic environment influencing the business of Adidas© 4 3. Adidas© and Porter’s 5 Forces model. 5 -3.1 Major factors from each force and how they influence the industry. 5 1. Traditional organization forms of a company and kinds of risks involved in each of
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needs (eg. Unstealable Bicycle) Weaknesses High Cost Of production Marketing Strategy targets lifestyle eventhough it still makes high performance shoes & equipment Opportunities Untapped Markets in third world countries A Worldwide move towards a healthier life which means increased sports activities The Internet age gives a huger outreach Threats Tough Competition (Addidas‚ Nike & Reebok) Lower brand recognition in comparison Pumas Response to the potential threats imposed by
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selling 200‚000 pairs of shoes each year before World War Two. However the brothers did not get on well‚ and in 1948 they split up [3]‚ with Rudi forming Puma‚ and Adi forming Adidas. The company formally registered as adidas AG (with lower case lettering) on August 18‚ 1949. The phrase All Day I Dream About Sports is used as if Adidas were an acronym.[4] [edit] The Tapie affair After a period of trouble following the death of Adolf Dassler ’s son Horst Dassler in 1987‚ the company was
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development plan? • Integration of seven license markets into the PUMA Group – Japan‚ Taiwan‚ China‚ Hong Kong‚ Argentina‚ Mexico‚ and Canada • Worldwide brand sales climbed by over 16% to € 2.8 billion in financial year 2006. • Consolidated sales jumped over the 2 billion hurdle for the first time‚ growing by 34% to just under € 2.4 billion • Operating profit reached € 366 million and significantly exceeded original expectations. • The PUMA share closed the year at € 295.67‚ posting another value increase
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The establishment of puma took place in 1948 by Rudolf Dassler and it became a published company in 1986. Puma’s head-quarters are in Germany. They distribute their products in more than 120 countries‚ employs more than 9000 people and generates revenue of 2.5 million dollars. The present CEO and Chairman of PUMA is Jochen Zertz. Puma has build a strong‚ global endorsement porofolio‚ one that has become the hottest team and star ensembles in the industry. In 1999‚ Puma demonstrated its uncanny
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