As the country grapples with the George Floyd killing and protests, Adidas is called out by black employees in the U.S. as 13 employees formed a coalition aimed at creating rapid change in the brand’s diversity. The employees, in a memo to senior management first reported by Footwear News, said the company fails to grasp the depth of racial discrimination black employees face, particularly from the German headquarters. They seek a commitment to invest in black employees, the black community, racial equality and transparency.

Adidas responded in a statement that it was aware of its shortcomings on this front and promised ... Log in to view full article.