Core Insights - The sports goods consumption continues to grow rapidly, with Adidas reporting a revenue of €12.105 billion for the first half of the year, a 14% year-on-year increase, and an operating profit of €1.2 billion, up 70% [1][3] - The Greater China region has been a significant strategic market for Adidas, contributing €1.827 billion in revenue, a 13% increase year-on-year, marking nine consecutive quarters of growth [1][3] Company Performance - Adidas' gross margin improved by 0.9 percentage points to 51.9% year-on-year [1] - The running category has become a key focus for Adidas, with a notable increase in the adoption rate of their running shoes, particularly during major marathons [1] - Revenue from Adidas' footwear segment grew by 9% year-on-year, with the ADIZERO series driving over 25% growth in the running business [1] Future Outlook - Adidas' CEO indicated that the company faced a €20 million impact from tariffs in the second quarter, with an expected increase of €200 million in product costs in the U.S. for the remainder of the year [3] - Despite these challenges, Adidas maintains its initial full-year outlook, projecting double-digit revenue growth in currency-neutral terms and operating profit between €1.7 billion and €1.8 billion for 2025 [3] - The global sports goods industry is expected to grow at a rate of 6% over the next five years, with 44% of executives expressing cautious optimism about 2025 amid inflation pressures and consumer spending constraints [3]