The future of that sneaker boom is being called into question after Bank of America analysts, in a 61-page analysis, concluded that the growth prospects for sports brands are rapidly dimming. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/12/markets/sneaker-boom-analysts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #shoes #fashion #adidas #nike #puma
The guardians at the refuge showed us a recent video of the resident Puma at the campsite. It was on a trunk of a fallen tree close to where we had just camped. The Puma didn't seem at all disturbed by the presence of humans.
Travelling back through the forest it's slightly off putting knowing that a Puma could be on the trail just round the corner. I must admit to being slightly twitchy!
Of course to all my fediverse American friends this is the norm I guess 😃
Chinese sports apparel company Anta Sports Products is among firms exploring a potential takeover of Puma, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/27/companies/china-anta-bid-puma/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #china #antasports #puma
New Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld, a decades-long veteran of cross-town rival Adidas, has the task of turning the brand around and charting a return to profit and growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/04/companies/puma-boss-adidas-nike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #puma #adidas #nike #fashion #sportswear