LONDON (Reuters) -Adidas struck an optimistic note on Wednesday as it reported a drop in inventory levels, saying retailers are "visibly" more interested in its autumn/winter 2024 range as the German sportswear giant seeks to boost its brand's appeal. CEO Bjorn Gulden, in the job since Jan. 1, has been driving a turnaround at the company bruised by last year's break-up with rapper Kanye West, who goes by Ye, which left Adidas with unsold Yeezy shoes worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion). Adidas last month lifted its full-year outlook partly thanks to Yeezy shoe releases,...