Puma expands footprint

International footwear and apparel brand Puma has expanded its footprint in Bangladesh by launching a flagship showroom in port city Chattogram.

With the new one, the total number of showrooms of Puma in Bangladesh rises to four. The brand has three outlets in Dhaka, launched by DBL Group, the franchise partner of Puma in Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan inaugurated the Puma showroom in Lalkhan Bazar area of Chattogram on Thursday, said a press release.

"It is a matter of great joy for the people of Chattogram that a world-class brand like Puma has started its journey here. I believe they will like Puma products just the way I like them," Shakib said. MA Jabbar, managing director of DBL Group, said DBL is walking towards the goal of giving the people of the country the experience of an international sportswear brand.

"We are hopeful that after Dhaka we will be able to offer the best products of Puma to the people of Chattogram," he added.

Products such as shoes, t-shirts, polo shirts, backpacks, travel bags, handbags, jackets, caps, trousers and water bottles are available for sale at the new outlet.

Puma entered the Bangladesh market with the launch of its first flagship store in Banani, Dhaka in 2019. Later, DBL opened two other outlets in Dhanmondi and Bashundhara in 2021.

DBL Group Chairman Abdul Wahed, Vice-Chairman MA Rahim, Deputy Managing Director MA Quader and other high officials of DBL and Puma were present at the event.