Puma SE, branded as Puma, is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories, which is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany.
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26 Facts About Puma SE
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Puma SE launched the Clyde in 1973; designed for basketball player Walt "Clyde" Frazier, it gained wide popularity.
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Puma SE became a public company in 1986, and thereafter was listed on the Borse Munchen and Frankfurt Stock Exchange; its first profit since the IPO was registered in 1994.
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Puma SE acquired Scandinavian Tretorn Group in 2001, later sold to Authentic Brands Group in 2015.
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The board of Puma SE welcomed the move, saying it was fair and in the firm's best interests.
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In 2008, Melody Harris-Jensbach was appointed deputy chief executive officer; designer and artist Hussein Chalayan became creative director, and Puma SE acquired a majority stake in Chalayan's business and Hussein Chalayan.
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Puma SE has been led by former football professional Bjørn Gulden since 1 July 2013.
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In 2010, Puma SE acquired Cobra Golf, and took over bodywear and socks company Dobotex the next year.
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Puma SE is the main producer of enthusiast driving shoes and race suits.
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Rihanna was named creative director of Puma SE overseeing direction of the womenswear line in December 2014.
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Puma SE partnered with The Weeknd as a new Global Brand ambassador and creative collaborator.
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In 2018, Puma SE re-entered the basketball sneaker market for the first time in 20 years and announced Jay-Z will be the creative director for Puma SE Basketball.
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In July 2021, Puma SE signed with 18 athletes in India to represent the country in national and international events across sports such as hockey, shooting etc.
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In September 2022, Puma SE took its metaverse dream ahead by showcasing its new sneaker NFT collection.
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Puma SE has been a public company since 1986, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Puma SE has a few small corporate offices around the world, and four "international hubs": Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts; Hong Kong; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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Puma SE offers products for football, basketball, running, training and fitness, golf, motorsports, and athleisure.
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In 2018, Puma SE announced its entrance back into basketball after a break of almost 20 years, and appointed Jay-Z as the division's creative director.
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In 2000, Puma SE began auditing all of its suppliers on a yearly basis, and makes the results available in its sustainability reports.
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Puma SE acknowledged the poor working conditions and said they would work to improve the situation.
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Puma SE has obtained the Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation for its Australian-made products.
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In 2020, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute accused at least 82 major brands, including Puma SE, of being connected to forced Uyghur labor in Xinjiang.
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Puma SE is known for boosting positive environmental practices in its supply chain through financial incentives.
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