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adidas Las Vegas Flagship Opening

Client: adidas Category: RetailLocation: US

Context

The launch of the adidas flagship store in Las Vegas required an opening weekend as grand as the city itself. The objective was to generate national conversation around the new store as an unparalleled retail experience with exclusive product and customization, while driving lines out the door and record breaking sales.

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Connection

To kick off the weekend, we designed and produced an invite-only VIP night themed as the “Power of Three,” a playful homage to adidas brand heritage and the “lucky” spirit of Vegas. The store was transformed into a high-energy nightlife space featuring Vegas x adidas inspired cocktails, interactive games, caricatures, a tattoo artist, special DJ performances by Noodz and Pee .Wee, and more. Key to the experience was the "Made For You" lab, an interactive customization zone where guests used tech to design and personalize their gear in real-time. We also integrated digital moments throughout the store, using screen technology to bridge the gap between product storytelling and consumer interaction. Guests included media, influencers, athletes and brand partners, and we captured bite-sized content of the evening that rolled out across multiple social channels and notable press outlets.



To celebrate the moment with the wider public and encourage sustained foot traffic, we hosted another two days of consumer activations with touchpoints throughout the store, including games, giveaways, live music, artist customization and sweet treats.

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Impact

The launch successfully positioned the Las Vegas flagship as one of the top-tier retail spaces in the world. The event drove a 167% increase in average sales during the opening period and established a blueprint for the future of "phygital" retail.

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Results

  • 167% Inc. in Avg sales benchmark
  • 4.7k Traffic
  • 60% Units per transaction (60%+ Avg)
  • 161m Total media impressions

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