Adidas Introduces Interactive Offerings on Roblox

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Adidas is joining other leading brands in the Roblox universe by launching virtual versions of its clothing on the platform, the brand revealed on Thursday. This will allow Roblox players to personalize their digital avatars with Adidas attire.

The announcement states that the company has collaborated with Roblox creator Rush Bogin to produce the limited-edition Adidas x Rush X collection. The collection will be launched weekly over the course of this month. Additionally, the brand will be hosting virtual pop-up shops in various Roblox environments, such as Princess Dress Up Obby, Cotton Obby!, Seaboard City, and others.

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In collaboration with Roblox, Adidas seeks to engage with a fresh audience and re-engage with current brand enthusiasts in the online space. Adidas is part of a trend where more brands are reaching out to players on Roblox, such as Walmart, PacSun, and Claire’s.

In its announcement, Adidas emphasized that self-expression, creativity, and user experience are central to its entry into Roblox. The company has designed a line of clothing that captures the playful, imaginative, and visually bold essence of Roblox while staying true to Adidas' modern and performance-focused identity.

This push to attract new customers comes as the brand works to bounce back from its Yeezy setback. In May, the company resumed selling Yeezy products and adjusted its guidance to account for sales that exceeded expectations.

Adidas saw a 6.4% decrease in net sales to 6 billion euros ($6.4 billion) in Q3 2023. Following the end of their collaboration with Ye (Kanye West), the company earned 350 million euros from Yeezy sales for the quarter, slightly lower than the previous year. Adidas is now forecasting an operating loss of 100 million euros for the year, a significant improvement from the initial projection of 700 million euros.