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Puma records strong sales and profit growth in Q1

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Puma records strong sales and profit growth in Q1

Prachi SinghApril 26, 2019

Puma's sales rose by 15.3 percent currency-adjusted or 16.6 percent reported to 1,319.3 million euros (1,469.8 million dollars) in the first quarter of fiscal

Puma wants 90 percent of all its cotton and polyester to be more sustainable

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Puma wants 90 percent of all its cotton and polyester to be more sustainable

Marjorie van ElvenApril 23, 2019

Puma now aims for 90 percent of all cotton and polyester used in its products to come from “more sustainable sources” by 2020, after reaching its previous

Puma is working on a shoe featuring living microbes

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Puma is working on a shoe featuring living microbes

Marjorie van ElvenApril 17, 2019

Imagine a running shoe that maps the areas of the foot which produce heat and sweat and then creates a unique ventilation pattern, specifically catered to the

Puma launches its first augmented reality shoe

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Puma launches its first augmented reality shoe

Marjorie van ElvenApril 8, 2019

Sportswear label Puma has launched its first augmented reality shoe, the LQD Cell Origin Air. The sneakers are entirely covered in 2D QR codes, which unlock a

Puma to launch sportswear collection made from recycled plastic bottles

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Puma to launch sportswear collection made from recycled plastic bottles

Marjorie van ElvenMarch 28, 2019

Sportswear company Puma has teamed up with First Mile, a company supporting disenfranchised communities in Haiti, Honduras and Taiwan by collecting plastic bo

Puma signs 10-year kit deal with Manchester City Football Club

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Puma signs 10-year kit deal with Manchester City Football Club

Huw HughesFebruary 28, 2019

German sportswear brand Puma has announced a new 10-year kit deal with Manchester City Football Club. Starting in July 2019, Puma will be the official partn

Puma Q4 profits improve, sales increase by 20 percent

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Puma Q4 profits improve, sales increase by 20 percent

Prachi SinghFebruary 15, 2019

For its fourth quarter, Puma reported sales growth of 20.1 percent currency adjusted and 17.9 percent reported to 1,226.4 million euros (1,384 million dollars

Gucci grabs limelight in bright Kering results

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Gucci grabs limelight in bright Kering results

AFPFebruary 12, 2019

Gucci grabs limelight in bright Kering results

Puma invites consumers to test soon-to-be-launched self-lacing shoe

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Puma invites consumers to test soon-to-be-launched self-lacing shoe

Marjorie van ElvenFebruary 6, 2019

Puma is selecting tech-savvy consumers to test a self-lacing training shoe designed to offer the best fit for workouts and light running. Named “Fit Intelli

Puma promotes Anne-Laure Descours to Chief Sourcing Officer

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Puma promotes Anne-Laure Descours to Chief Sourcing Officer

Prachi SinghJanuary 30, 2019

The supervisory board of Puma SE has created a dedicated board position for sourcing and has appointed Anne-Laure Descours as Chief Sourcing Officer and membe

Puma elevates Arne Freundt to Regional GM Europe and EEMEA

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Puma elevates Arne Freundt to Regional GM Europe and EEMEA

Prachi SinghJanuary 18, 2019

Sports company Puma has announced the appointment of Arne Freundt as Regional General Manager Europe and EEMEA with immediate effect. In this position, the co

Puma and Maybelline New York launch collaborative makeup collection

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Puma and Maybelline New York launch collaborative makeup collection

Marjorie van ElvenJanuary 17, 2019

Puma is venturing into makeup. The sportswear brand has teamed up with Maybelline New York to launch a 12-piece makeup collection featuring a smudge-proof mas

Puma signs multi-year merchandising deal with Porsche Motorsport

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Puma signs multi-year merchandising deal with Porsche Motorsport

Marjorie van ElvenJanuary 3, 2019

Puma’s subsidiary Branded Sports Merchandising has acquired the rights to develop, sell and market apparel, footwear, headwear, accessories and bags bearing

Fashion giants sign UN charter to fight climate change. Will it work?

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Fashion giants sign UN charter to fight climate change. Will it work?

Marjorie van ElvenDecember 10, 2018

Can the biggest players in the fashion industry unite to stop global warming? The United Nations thinks so. During a climate change conference in Katowice

Karl Lagerfeld to launch collaborative collection with Puma

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Karl Lagerfeld to launch collaborative collection with Puma

Marjorie van ElvenSeptember 10, 2018

*Karl Lagerfeld, who turns 85 years old today, is showing no signs of slowing down. The fashion designer, who serves as creative director for Chanel, Fendi an

Selena Gomez looks to inspire women’s empowerment with new Puma collaboration

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Selena Gomez looks to inspire women’s empowerment with new Puma collaboration

Justine BrowningAugust 28, 2018

Singer and actress Selena Gomez has been one of Puma’s biggest celebrity ambassadors since taking on the role late last year. Now the star has teamed wi

Puma x Polaroid collection to be launched next month

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Puma x Polaroid collection to be launched next month

Marjorie van ElvenAugust 23, 2018

Polaroid is set to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a collection of sneakers in collaboration with Puma, to be launched next month. The line will feature

Puma loses legal battle with Dolce & Gabbana over fur sandals

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Puma loses legal battle with Dolce & Gabbana over fur sandals

DPAJuly 13, 2018

Puma loses legal battle with Dolce & Gabbana over fur sandals

Puma and Dolce & Gabbana fight over fur sandals

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Puma and Dolce & Gabbana fight over fur sandals

DPAJuly 12, 2018

Two world-famous fashion companies are currently arguing over bath slippers: Puma is trying to bar competitor Dolce & Gabbana from selling sinfully expensive

Why does Rihanna's fashion outsell other celebrity collections?

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Why does Rihanna's fashion outsell other celebrity collections?

Marjorie van ElvenJune 29, 2018

Clothing and makeup are two product categories that often bear celebrities names. Understandable, considering fans often want to emulate their idols’ style

Puma’s exit from Kering effective from today

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Puma’s exit from Kering effective from today

Marjorie van ElvenMay 16, 2018

Kering has officially spun Puma out from its group portfolio. The luxury conglomerate announced in a statement that the German sportswear brand’s exit is e

Puma's Q1 sales increase 21.5 percent, EBIT expands 59.9 percent

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Puma's Q1 sales increase 21.5 percent, EBIT expands 59.9 percent

Prachi SinghApril 25, 2018

In the first quarter of 2018, Puma’s sales increased by 21.5 percent currency-adjusted and 12.5 percent reported to 1,131.1 million euros (1,381.9 million d

Puma sees 21 percent sales rise in Q1, raises FY18 outlook

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Puma sees 21 percent sales rise in Q1, raises FY18 outlook

Prachi SinghApril 13, 2018

In the first quarter 2018, consolidated sales at Puma SE increased currency adjusted by approximately 21 percent or around 12 percent in reported terms to 1,1

Puma sets target for 2022, expects per year net sales growth of 10 percent

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Puma sets target for 2022, expects per year net sales growth of 10 percent

Prachi SinghMarch 21, 2018

Puma SE has forecasted the mid-term outlook for the period from 2018 to 2022. The company expects the currency-adjusted consolidated net sales to grow around

In Pictures: Puma x Han Kjøbenhavn

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In Pictures: Puma x Han Kjøbenhavn

Danielle Wightman-StoneMarch 14, 2018

Sportswear brand Puma has reunited up with Danish luxe streetwear brand, Han Kjøbenhavn, for spring/summer 2018 with a new look for its Scandinavian-inspired

Puma: FY17 sales and earnings jump

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Puma: FY17 sales and earnings jump

Prachi SinghFebruary 12, 2018

Puma’s fourth quarter sales grew by 14.5 percent currency-adjusted and 8.6 percent reported to 1,040.2 million euros (1,276 million dollars) supported by do

Timeline: A brief history of Puma

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Timeline: A brief history of Puma

Vivian HendrikszJanuary 12, 2018

INTERACTIVE London - Shares in luxury conglomerate Kering rose to new record heights on Friday following news the group is set to spin off leading German spor

Puma and Philipp Plein prepare to face off over logo battle

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Puma and Philipp Plein prepare to face off over logo battle

Kristopher FraserJanuary 11, 2018

The battle between Puma and Philipp Plein is on. Puma recently won an injunction to stop Philipp Plein from using a leaping tiger logo that they say is too

Kering to spin off majority stake in Puma to its shareholders

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Kering to spin off majority stake in Puma to its shareholders

Prachi SinghJanuary 12, 2018

Luxury group Kering has announced that its board of directors unanimously propose to submit to its shareholders the project to distribute in kind around 70 pe

Yo Gotti joins Puma as brand ambassador

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Yo Gotti joins Puma as brand ambassador

Kristopher FraserOctober 27, 2017

As hip-hop and fashion continue to go hand-in-hand, Puma has announced that rapper and CEO YoGotti will be their next brand ambassador. "Puma has been a

Puma partners with French sprinter Jimmy Vicaut

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Puma partners with French sprinter Jimmy Vicaut

Prachi SinghOctober 27, 2017

Sportswear brand Puma has signed a long-term partnership with French sprinter Jimmy Vicaut. The company said, current European 100m record holder will wear P

Puma Q3 sales up 17.4 percent, per share earnings grow 2.64 euros

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Puma Q3 sales up 17.4 percent, per share earnings grow 2.64 euros

Prachi SinghOctober 24, 2017

Puma has reported continued sales growth in the third quarter of 17.4 percent currency-adjusted or 13.3 reported to 1,121.8 million euros (1,319 million dolla

Puma raises full year guidance on strong Q3

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Puma raises full year guidance on strong Q3

Prachi SinghOctober 20, 2017

In the third quarter 2017, consolidated sales at Puma increased currency adjusted by about 17 percent or approximately 13 percent reported to 1,122 million eu

In pictures: Puma x Gunner Stahl

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In pictures: Puma x Gunner Stahl

Danielle Wightman-StoneOctober 17, 2017

Sportswear brand Puma is teaming up with influential photographer Gunner Stahl on an exclusive collection of headwear for autumn/winter 2017. Stahl, a se

Puma Europe partners with Mapp Digital

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Puma Europe partners with Mapp Digital

Sara EhlersSeptember 9, 2017

Puma Europe has just selected a new customer engagement platform and digital marketing services in order to help enhance the marketing executions across all c

Puma Q2 sales jump 16.3 percent, raises full year outlook

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Puma Q2 sales jump 16.3 percent, raises full year outlook

Prachi SinghJuly 26, 2017

Puma said sales grew 16.3 percent currency adjusted and 17.2 percent reported in the second quarter to 968.7 million euros (1,127 million dollars). The compan

Puma raises forecast after leap in sales and profits

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Puma raises forecast after leap in sales and profits

AFPJuly 17, 2017

German sporting goods firm Puma raised its sales and profits forecasts for the full year Monday, saying it enjoyed strong second-quarter performance and was

Puma Q1 net earnings jump 92.2 percent

Business

Puma Q1 net earnings jump 92.2 percent

Prachi SinghApril 25, 2017

Puma's sales growth continued in the first quarter of 2017 with the company reporting an increase of 15.4 percent currency-adjusted or 18 percent reported to

Puma raises full-year outlook on strong Q1 results

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Puma raises full-year outlook on strong Q1 results

Prachi SinghApril 13, 2017

In its preliminary result announcement for the first quarter, Puma said, its consolidated sales increased by approximately 15 percent currency adjusted and 18

Puma FY16 sales jump 10 percent, upbeat on FY17 outlook

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Puma FY16 sales jump 10 percent, upbeat on FY17 outlook

Prachi SinghFebruary 9, 2017

Puma’s fourth quarter sales increased by 10 percent currency adjusted or 9 percent reported to 958 million euros (1,024 million dollars) with growth across