Puma shares dropped 16% on Friday after the German sportswear brand said it now expects an annual loss as sales decline and US tariffs dent profit.

Puma has been struggling to attract shoppers as re-released retro sneakers, such as the Speedcat, have not sold as well as hoped, and CEO Arthur Hoeld, in the role since July 1, said the company needs to “course-correct.”

“This year, 2025, will be a reset for Puma and 2026 will be a transition year for us,” said Hoeld, formerly sales chief at Adidas, who was appointed by Puma’s board in April to turn performance around. 3

“We as a company need to take a hard look at ourselves,” he said on a conference call with journalists. “We do have tremendous potential with a brand that hasn’t been unlocked yet, but a brand that also requires a

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