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Global sports brand designing performance footwear, apparel and accessories for football, running, training, motorsport and lifestyle across 120+ countries.
European consumer products alternative based in Germany.
Puma is one of the world's leading sports brands, designing, developing and marketing athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for football, running, training, basketball, motorsport and lifestyle. Founded in 1948, it competes with Nike and Adidas at elite and everyday levels.
The company operates across 120+ countries through owned retail, wholesale partners and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, backed by sponsorships with national football teams, Formula 1 constructors (Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, BMW M Motorsport) and athletes including Neymar Jr., Usain Bolt and collaborations with Rihanna's Fenty line.
Key features:
- Performance footwear for football (Future, King), running (Deviate, Velocity) and training
- Lifestyle and heritage silhouettes including Suede, Clyde and RS-X
- Elite sponsorships across football federations, Formula 1 teams and Olympic athletes
- Direct-to-consumer channels with owned stores, PUMA.com and apps in 40+ markets
- Sustainability programme targeting 100% recycled or certified materials by 2025
- Collaboration drops with designers, artists and fashion houses each season
Puma is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (PUM) and regulated under German and EU corporate, consumer and environmental law. European customers benefit from GDPR-compliant order handling and full EU consumer-protection rights on all purchases.
Ideal for athletes, teams and shoppers who want credible performance product and culturally relevant lifestyle design from a European-headquartered brand.
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