Adidas tests 3D knitting-enabled, on-demand concept store which could make production faster and customer experience more customized

Briefing

Adidas tests 3D knitting-enabled, on-demand concept store which could make production faster and customer experience more customized

April 18, 2017

Briefing

  • On-Demand Concept Store – Adidas testing store concept “Knit For You,” where 3D knitting machine makes custom designed sweater for customers in four hours
  • Customized Experience – Customers get their body 3D scanned, with sweaters knitted to their size, choice of color and specifications for €200 ($215)
  • Faster Production – Aims to make production faster by reducing time to move from design to being introduced in store
  • Evaluation Phase – Evaluating feedback and data from new store to determine if concept will be pursued further
  • Government and Partner Support – Supported by German government in collaboration with academics and industrial partners

Accelerator

Market Disruption

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Consumer Non-Durables, Wholesale and Retail Trade

Organization

Adidas AG

Source

Original Publication Date

March 20, 2017

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