Consumer decision making of adidas (chapter 6)

Understanding consumer behavior is very important for companies who plan to make any sort of profits. Consumers product and service preferences are constantly changing, to market consumers effectively you must study and understand these desires in order to succeed in a well defined market. Adidas looks far into consumers and focus on certain things such as wants, desires, comfort level, and the stimulus cycle which includes the 5 senses sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.  Consumer wants and need are not the only factors that Adidas considers. Culture and values are also taken in consideration by Adidas. Cultural backgrounds influence the Consumer Decision Making process because consumers of a distinct background tend to have similar needs and identical consumption patterns.  It is Adidas' job to adapt to the various surrounding and to ever evolving and changing needs of  consumer. Not only attracting consumers in their birth place of Germany, Adidas also generates consumers interest in the United States, China, Russia and Mexico. 
The goal for Adidas Group is to lead the sporting goods industry with brands built upon a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. Inspired by our heritage, we know that a profound understanding of the consumer and customer is essential to achieving this goal. To anticipate and respond to their needs, we continuously strive to create a culture of innovation, challenging ourselves to break with convention and embrace change. (By focusing on Diversity; Diversity is huge in today's market, not only diverse consumers but diverse needs and wants down to the smallest details)