As detailed in its strategic positioning statement, Adidas' strongest consumer market is with the 20- to 29-year-old age group who are athletes or are passionate about sports. The company is focused on targeting and strengthening its brand with the next generation of athletes in the 14- to 19-year-old age group. Adidas believes this target group is the most influential consumer group in the world.
According to Adidas Group, Adidas is primarily targeting sports participants, including those at the highest level of their sport, as well as non-athletes who are inspired by or really love sports. Adidas has a long history of providing athletic footwear and apparel for athletes at all levels of sport.