adidas Was the Only Major Running Brand to Grow in January

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According to market research firm The NPD Group, adidas footwear sales more than doubled in January, while competitors such as Nike only grew in the mid-single digits and Under Armour saw a 25 percent loss. But despite a 3 percent dip in running sales across the board, adidas was the only brand to see a January increase. Thanks to the coveted UltraBOOST, NMDs and AlphaBounce models, the Three Stripes have seen a recent market surge.

And as NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off, check out how adidas is getting into the spirit here.

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