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US: Columbia Sportswear Q4 profit soars on sales boost
3 February 2012
Double-digit sales growth helped outdoor apparel business Columbia Sportswear to record a 40% surge in net profit in 2011 – but the company expects slower growth in 2012.
US: Columbia appoints Moser as apparel VP
1 February 2012
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the appointment of Adrienne Moser as vice president of global apparel merchandising and design for the Columbia brand.
US: Tradecard network grew by 36% in 2011
19 January 2012
TradeCard's global network of 10,000 retailers, brands, manufacturers and service providers grew by 36% in 2011, the company revealed this week, as its trading partners continued to embrace the cloud-based platform for end-to-end supply chain visibility.
US: Columbia Q3 profit soars on international growth
26 October 2011
Strong growth in international markets helped apparel group Columbia Sportswear Company to report a 29% surge in third quarter profit and double-digit sales growth.
US: Columbia Sportswear expands global e-commerce
13 October 2011
Outdoor apparel, footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has expanded its online presence with the launch of new Columbia and Sorel branded e-commerce sites in Canada and eight European countries.
US: Nike taps Michael Egeck as CEO of Hurley
30 September 2011
Sporting goods giant Nike Inc has hired Michael Egeck, the former president of True Religion Brand Jeans, as the new CEO of its skateboarding and surfing division Hurley International LLC.
Global news roundup
13 September 2011
The following is a round-up of apparel and footwear news from the world's local media. just-style has not checked these stories so cannot guarantee their accuracy.
US: Brown Shoe adds to ASG leadership team
11 August 2011
US footwear firm Brown Shoe Company has shuffled its American Sporting Goods (ASG) leadership team with the appointments of four vice presidents.
US: Columbia Sportswear posts wider Q2 loss
29 July 2011
Higher costs have offset higher sales at Columbia Sportswear Company, pushing the outdoor apparel and footwear firm to a wider second quarter loss.
US: Columbia teams up with Jeffrey New York
8 July 2011
US outdoor apparel firm Columbia Sportswear Company has teamed up with Jeffrey Kalinsky, founder of Jeffrey New York and EVP of designer merchandising for fashion retailer Nordstrom, to launch a collection of men's outerwear and footwear.
CHINA: Columbia counterfeiters jailed
21 June 2011
Three counterfeiters have been jailed in China after the authorities seized fake goods worth US$2.7m, including items labelled as Columbia Sportswear products.
US: Columbia complains to EU about W L Gore
15 June 2011
US business Columbia Sportswear and Italian subsidiary OutDry Technologies have complained to the European Union about alleged violation of competition laws by W L Gore & Associates.
US: Lawmakers introduce bill to cut sportswear tariffs
6 June 2011
The reintroduction of a bill that would eliminate tariffs on imports of some recreational performance apparel into the US has been welcomed by trade groups representing outdoor, apparel and footwear firms.
US: Columbia Sportswear posts 38% Q1 sales growth
3 May 2011
Outdoor footwear and apparel firm Columbia Sportswear Company has boosted its first quarter profit on the back of double-digit sales growth during the period.
US: Columbia Sportswear expands e-commerce network
21 April 2011
US outdoor apparel firm Columbia Sportswear Company has announced plans to expand its e-commerce operations to Canada and up to eight key markets across Europe in Fall 2011.
Speaking with style: Kurt Cavano, CEO, TradeCard
31 March 2011
There's plenty of talk about the uphill battle confronting apparel supply chains in the face of cautious consumer spending and the pressure on margins from rising raw material, labour and transportation costs. What's needed are constructive ways to counter these pressures. Kurt Cavano, CEO of the TradeCard supply chain platform, believes technology has a key role to play.
JAPAN: Lazzari takes over at Columbia Sportswear
2 February 2011
Apparel business Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Massimo Lazzari as president of its wholly-owned Japanese subsidiary, with immediate effect.
US: Innovative garments lift Columbia Q4 profit
28 January 2011
A focus on innovative new technologies has helped outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment maker Columbia Sportswear to a 13% jump in fourth quarter profit.
Top stories on just-style this week...
28 January 2011
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read articles on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
The week ahead on just-style...
24 January 2011
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is a snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Columbia Sportswear Q3 profit up as sales surge
22 October 2010
Higher spending on marketing and new technologies have helped Columbia Sportswear Company has contributed to a 16% jump in third quarter sales, but put pressure on operating margins, the outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories specialist said yesterday (21 October).
The week ahead on just-style...
18 October 2010
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is news editor Joe Ayling's snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Columbia Sportswear signs data storage deal
10 September 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a deal with Teradata Corporation and Informatica Corporation that will see it consolidate its data from multiple existing platforms.
CANADA: Maple Lake launches new QuickAllocation tool
6 September 2010
New merchandise allocation software launched by Maple Lake has been designed to enable retailers worldwide to run scenarios and calculations that factor in future customer dynamics.
US: Columbia Sportswear completes OutDry buy
2 September 2010
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has completed its acquisition of OutDry Technologies from Italian company Nextec in a move that gives it new construction methods for producing waterproof, breathable footwear and gloves.
Apparel industry edges closer to eco-index
13 August 2010
The apparel industry is edging closer to an eco-index that will allow companies to assess the environmental impacts of individual products along their supply chain.
US: Columbia acquires OutDry Technologies
5 August 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to acquire Italian waterproofing specialist OutDry Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
US: Columbia settles lawsuit against Crocs
30 July 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company says it has resolved its pending claims against Crocs in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon, related to a former employee.
Top stories on just-style this week...
30 July 2010
Here is a roundup of the top five most-read stories on just-style this week. Click on each headline for the full story.
US: Columbia raises FY outlook despite wider Q2 loss
23 July 2010
Columbia Sportswear is now predicting a full-year sales rise of 14-16% after revenues in its traditionally quiet second quarter rose 24%, although the US company’s net loss increased to US$10.6m.
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Columbia Sportswear Company - SWOT Analysis
Datamonitor's Columbia Sportswear Company - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Columbia Sportswear Company - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.Columbia Sportswear Company (Columbia or ‘the company’) is engaged in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of outerwear, sportswear, footwear, and related accessories and equipment. The company operates in North America, Europe and Asia. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and employs about 3,113 people. The company recorded revenues of $1,244 million during the financial year ended December 2009 (FY2009), a decrease of 5.6% compared to FY2008. The operating profit of the company was $87.8 million in FY2009, a decrease of 26.1% compared to FY2008. The net profit was $67 million in FY2009, a decrease of 29.5% compared to FY2008.
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Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC) is a footwear and accessories company. The company was founded in 1938 and it principally engages in designing, sourcing, marketing and distribution of outdoor apparel, footwear and related accessories and equipment. The company classifies its sportswear categories and its merchandize into four principal categories, namely, Outerwear, Sportswear, Footwear, and Accessories and Equipment. The brands offered by the company include Pacific Trail, Sorel, Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear and Montrail.
