Globally, adidas AG and its subsidiaries are dedicated to the creation, advancement, dissemination, and promotion of athletic and sports lifestyle goods. Under the prominent adidas brand, the company's offerings encompass a wide array of products, including footwear, apparel, and various accessories and equipment such as bags and balls. These items are distributed through a comprehensive network featuring approximately 2,200 company-owned retail locations, specialized franchise outlets, in-store shop-in-shops, wholesale partnerships, and its digital e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1920, the organization, previously named adidas-Salomon AG, officially transitioned to adidas AG in June 2006. Its global operations are directed from its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.