Columbia Sportswear Company 
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.
The week ahead on just-style...
19 July 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 sees Q1 profit rise 25%
23 April 2010
US sporting goods firm Columbia Sportswear increased first quarter income to US$9.2m, from $6.9m in the same period last year, as consumer spending on its brands picked up.
Top stories on just-style this week...
23 April 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 appoints new Mountain Hardwear president
2 March 2010
Outdoor apparel firm Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Topher Gaylord as president of its Mountain Hardwear subsidiary.
US: Columbia Sportswear Q4 profit jumps 24%
29 January 2010
Higher demand in its US and international wholesale businesses has helped outdoor apparel and footwear maker Columbia Sportswear Company beat expectations with a 24% jump in fourth quarter profit.
US: Parham takes Columbia Sportswear role
26 January 2010
Apparel group Columbia Sportswear has appointed Susan S Parham as the new vice president of global apparel, accessories and equipment for the Columbia brand.
US: Columbia Sportswear turns up the heat on apparel
19 January 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company is gearing up for the global retail debut this autumn of its Omni-Heat technologies, which give warmth to outdoor apparel without bulk or weight.
US: Columbia Sportswear launches Omni-Heat range
18 January 2010
Columbia Sportswear Company will showcase the company's range of 'Omni-Heat' technologies this week, at SHOT Show in Las Vegas and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City.
US: Columbia adds Crocs to former employee lawsuit
11 December 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has added clog maker Crocs to a lawsuit it has filed against a former employee accused of designing shoes for competitors.
US: Mountain Hardwear co-founder Wallenfels resigns
9 November 2009
Outdoor equipment and clothing company Mountain Hardwear Inc, a unit of Columbia Sportswear, has named Kirk Richardson as interim president while it seeks a permanent replacement for co-founder and president Mike Wallenfels, who has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities.
US: Columbia ups targets on Q3 results
23 October 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has reported a fall in net sales and income for its third quarter, though the results were better than expected.
US: Columbia taps Moser for apparel merchandising role
12 October 2009
Outdoor clothing retailer Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the appointment of Adrienne Lefebre Moser to a newly created position of general manager, apparel merchandising for the Columbia brand.
US: McNally named new Columbia creative director
7 October 2009
Columbia Sportswear has appointed former Lucywear design vice president Kathleen McNally has the company’s new creative director for apparel.
US: Columbia offers shoppers re-used box option
24 September 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has found its reused box initiative popular among e-commerce shoppers in the US.
US: Wolverine makes two Outdoor Group appointments
1 September 2009
Wolverine World Wide has announced the appointment of Bill Dodge as vice president - product development for its outdoor group, and Mark Sandquist as president - global apparel.
US: Columbia takes former designer to court - report
26 August 2009
US sportswear company Columbia Sportswear has filed a complaint against a former designer who it says worked for rival companies during his time there, according to local media.
US: Columbia Sportswear Q2 losses widen
29 July 2009
A double-digit slump in sales led to a widening of Columbia Sportswear’s second quarter losses to US$9.9m – but the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
SWITZERLAND: Columbia to open branded retail store in London
29 May 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a lease for a new branded store on London’s Kensington High Street.
THAILAND: Raid nets counterfeit Columbia Sportswear
29 May 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has hit back at counterfeiters after authorities in Thailand confiscated more than 4,700 fake Columbia products from retail outlets and warehouses.
US: Columbia Sportswear net income falls to $6.9m
27 April 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company saw its first quarter net income tumble to US$6.9m, from $19.9m for the same period of 2008, due in part to weaker international sales.
GERMANY: Columbia agrees marketing deal with Eurosport
9 February 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed a co-marketing deal with broadcaster Eurosport for a campaign to run on Eurosport and Eurosport websites during cycling events.
US: Columbia confirms talks for Canada flagship
6 February 2009
Sporting goods firm Columbia Sportswear has confirmed to just-style that lease negotiations for its first branded store in Canada are ongoing.
US: Columbia planning flagship store in Toronto?
5 February 2009
Columbia Sportswear is reportedly looking to open its first retail location in Canada next year.
US: Columbia Sportswear FY income falls to $95m
30 January 2009
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has posted net income for 2008 of US$95.0m, down from net income of $144.5m for 2007 but pleasing the company's boss in the context of the weak economic environment.
US: Columbia Sportswear promotes Cusick to CFO
7 January 2009
Columbia Sportswear Company is promoting Thomas B Cusick to the position of vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer from 23 January.
KOREA: Fashion house Kukdong to drop Australian wool
6 January 2009
Korean fashion house Kukdong Corporation has become the first Asian clothing giant to join the growing international boycott of Australian wool.
US: Sorel to sponsor US snowboarding team
17 December 2008
Boot manufacturer Sorel has signed up to be the official boot sponsor of the US snowboarding team in the run-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
US: Richardson takes Columbia footwear post
2 December 2008
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Kirk Richardson as its general manager of footwear, with effect from yesterday (1 December).
US: Columbia opens new Portland store
12 November 2008
Columbia Sportswear is to open a new store at Portland International Airport this Friday (14 November), targeting the 14.6m people who pass through the airport every year.
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