Jason Smith

Senior Director of Merchandise, Buying and Planning at Adidas

Jason Smith has extensive experience in retail and merchandising, having held senior director and vice president roles at top companies such as adidas, Theory, and Original Penguin. Throughout their career, Jason has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a track record of driving sales growth and optimizing retail operations. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Connecticut School of Business, Jason has successfully led teams in buying, planning, and allocation for various retail concepts and outlets.

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Adidas

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Adidas designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories for athletes, and more recently, Adidas has added a lifestyle category to the brand. They are the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and they are the second largest in the space globally after Nike. Adidas employs more than 59,000 people worldwide. Adidas is guided by their purpose, ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives. Everything they do is rooted in sport - the way the company is run, how it works with partners, how it creates products, and how it engages with consumers. Adidas aims to to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world as they strive to expand the limits of human possibilities. Some of Adidas’ best know brands include, among others, Ultraboost, NMD, and Superstar for footwear, and franchises such as the MyShelter Jacket, the Tiro Pant, and the Z.N.E. Hoodie for apparel. Adidas also prides itself on innovation, recently commercializing successes like Predator Freak Vegan, a 100% vegan football boot, and Adizero Adios Pro 2, a high-performance running shoe that has been worn in the breaking of six world records.