PUMA opens new store in Sri Lanka

Monday, 3 February 2020 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

DSS MD Thusitha Rajapaksa & Director Mrs Kaushalya Perera pictured with Sanga

Sanga engages in a Q&A session as invitees, fans and section of media personnel look on 1

Global sportswear brand PUMA announced the launch of its new store in Sri Lanka. Located in One Galle Face Mall, Colombo, the store is spread over 77 sqm., showcasing the widest array of the company’s latest performance and Sportstyle products.

Sri Lankan national cricket team former captain Kumar Sangakkara was present at the store to experience the brand and interact with consumers. The internationally acclaimed brand is represented in Sri Lanka through the country’s leading footwear marketer and retailer, D. Samson & Sons Ltd.

Sanga poses with PUMA HYBRID NETFIT Astro Men's Running Shoes at the PUMA stores in OGF 3

The store provides an immersive PUMA brand space – offering consumers a unique shopping experience, complete with a wide collection of footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and kids to suit their sports and lifestyle requirements. The captivating design with clean lines and a very modern look and feel ensures that products demand attention, stand out and resonate with the consumer. Talking about the launch of the latest store, PUMA India Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly said: “Sri Lanka has a rapidly growing sporting culture. It is a very important market for the brand, and we are excited to expand our presence in this country. Our latest store in One Galle Face Mall is testimony of our commitment to athletes and fitness enthusiasts in the country. We aim to promote the growth of sport and fashion with our unmatched range of apparel, footwear and accessories.”

Sanga places his signature on a bat

Sharing his reaction, Kumar Sangakkara said: “PUMA is one of the biggest sporting brands in the world and is committed to promoting the growth of sport in our country. I’m very delighted that PUMA is expanding their presence in Sri Lanka. PUMA has always been committed to providing the best products and it makes me happy as a customer that we would have access to exclusive products and initiatives being brought to the country.”

“DSI has been instrumental in introducing world class brands to Sri Lanka, and we are proud to add the exclusive PUMA store at One Galle Face to our expanding reach. We are proud that a locally grown organisation as ours is able to lead the way in opening doors to our customers to experience global brands,” stated D. Samson & Sons Managing Director Thusitha Rajapaksa.

In addition to the newest store at One Galle Face, D. Samson & Sons operates exclusive PUMA outlets in Bambalapitiya, Havelock Town, and a shop-in-shop at Kandy City Centre. Selected PUMA items are also available in all DSI Premier outlets islandwide.

The country’s most notable personalities, star cricketers of the Sri Lanka team Wanindu Hasaranga, Minod Bhanuka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando and Asanka Wijeyawardena were present at the opening of this store. Also present at the launch were senior management members from PUMA India and D. Samson & Sons, including PUMA India Regional Sales Manager Raghav Ahuja, Thusitha Rajapaksa, D. Samsons & Sons Directors Kaushalya Perera and Asanka Rajapaksa.

Sanga, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhanusha G, Avishka Fernando and Minod Bhanuka at the PUMA store launch in OGF

A section of fans gathered at the PUMA Store in OGF to meet Sanga