Puma’s sales rose by 10.3 percent during the 4th quarter ended on Dec. 31 to €504.0 million, according to preliminary figures reported by its new parent company, PPR Group. The growth was led by an increase of 20 percent in the EMEA region to €216.4 million and an increase of 15 percent in apparel to €177.4 million. Sales in the Asia-Pacific were up by 14 percent to €142.6 million but dipped by 3 percent in the Americas to an indicated €170.1 million. Over the quarter, sales of footwear rose by 7 percent to €292.5 million, while accessories rose by 14 percent to €34.1 million. However, for the full year, Puma’s consolidated revenues were essentially flat on a currency-neutral pro-forma basis at €2,373.4 billion.