PUMA launches pop-up netball store as World Cup fever builds

Global sports company Puma on Monday launched a United Warriors pop-up store for the duration of the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town.

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Puma South Africa is the official kit supplier for Netball South Africa in the Netball World Cup and in March this year unveiled the United Warriors kit to be worn by the SPAR Proteas.

Fans can buy the official Replica and Fanwear as well as the latest in netball performance footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and kids at the United Warriors Pop Up Store at 32 Loop Street.

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“With Cape Town hosting the tournament, Puma has joined the party by providing the netball-loving public with the opportunity to shop for official Replica and Fanwear, and performance gear including footwear as worn by the five Puma athletes in the SPAR Proteas squad,” said Brett Bellinger, Marketing Director Puma SA.

“Fans can secure a 20% discount off all Replica and Fanwear at the United Warriors Pop-Up Store.

The store is located on the corner of Loop and Waterkant streets, so it’s the perfect place to meet up with other fans before the games … and get your Netball SA gear!”

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Netball SA president Cecilia Molokwane, added:

“Netball SA congratulates Puma on opening a dedicated netball store during this period to serve the needs of our fans while making netball fashionable,” she said.

“We welcome the role that the brand and our other partners are playing in ensuring that netball takes its rightful place at the top table of South African sport.”

The Replica Home and Away shirts retail for R499. Puma also has a range of Fanwear across men’s, women’s and kids’ sizes.

Performance footwear available at the United Warriors Pop Up Store includes the Solarstrike II worn by Bongi Msomi, Khanyisa Chawane and Refiloe Nketsa as well as the Accelerate Pro worn by Elmeré van der Berg.

The United Warriors Store will transform back into the Puma Select Store at the completion of the World Cup.