<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Columbia Sportswear Company industry news - from just-style.com</title><link>http://www.just-style.com/companies/columbia-sportswear-company_id163</link><description>Latest Columbia Sportswear Company industry news - from just-style.com</description><copyright>© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:31:32 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:31:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>just-style.com - RSS feed</category><generator>just-style.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>CHINA: Columbia Sportswear sets up JV with Swire</title><description>Columbia Sportswear is shifting to a joint venture model in China through a partnership with distributor Swire Resources.
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</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-lowers-fy-sales-outlook-despite-q1-growth_id117666.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear heated clothing lawsuit withdrawn</title><description>A lawsuit that was filed against outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company over its heated clothing has been withdrawn.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-heated-clothing-lawsuit-withdrawn_id117579.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia unveils sweat-activated cooling technology</title><description>Columbia Sportswear Company has introduced a sweat-activated cooling technology, called Omni-Freeze Zero.
</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-unveils-sweat-activated-cooling-technology_id117454.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear EMEA general manager resigns</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has named Doug Morse as interim general manager of its Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region following the resignation of Christian Finell.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-emea-general-manager-resigns_id117208.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear books 8% rise in Q4 profit</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has managed to offset falling fourth quarter sales to post an 8% rise in profit.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-books-8-rise-in-q4-profit_id116922.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US/CANADA: Columbia Sportswear jackets recalled on burn risk</title><description>Seven models of heated jackets made by Columbia Sportswear have been recalled because of a burn hazard caused by a potentially overheating inner cuff.
</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-jackets-recalled-on-burn-risk_id116811.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:53:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia lowers Q4 sales and earnings expectations</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear business Columbia Sportswear lowered its fourth quarter sales and earnings forecasts, blaming reduced customer traffic and mild weather.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-lowers-q4-sales-and-earnings-expectations_id116695.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK: Columbia inks global sock license with Delta Galil</title><description>Delta Galil Industries is to be the exclusive licensee of Columbia Sportswear's global sock business beginning with the autumn 2013 season.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-inks-global-sock-license-with-delta-galil_id116617.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear recalls more battery packs</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has recalled more of the battery packs sold with some of its electrically heated jackets, over fears they could overheat and pose a fire hazard.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-recalls-more-battery-packs_id116609.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SINGAPORE: Luen Thai to buy Ocean Sky apparel ops for $55m</title><description>Singapore-based apparel company Ocean Sky is set to be acquired by Luen Thai Holdings for US$55m.
</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/luen-thai-to-buy-ocean-sky-apparel-ops-for-55m_id116570.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear recalls battery packs on overheating risk</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has recalled a number of battery packs sold with certain electric jackets because they could overheat, posing the risk of burns injuries or fire hazard.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-recalls-battery-packs-on-overheating-risk_id116326.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WORLD: Heated and insect repellent apparel growth markets</title><description>The markets for heated garments and clothing which offers protection against insects are set to grow, according to new research.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/heated-and-insect-repellent-apparel-growth-markets_id116218.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear lifts FY view as Q3 profit slips</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has raised its full-year operating margins target despite posting a 4.7% decline in third-quarter net profit.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-lifts-fy-view-as-q3-profit-slips_id115933.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear exec McCormick resigns</title><description>Michael McCormick, executive vice president of global sales and marketing at outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear, has resigned for personal reasons.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-exec-mccormick-resigns_id115270.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Heated clothing lawsuit hots up</title><description>A US court is set to decide later this month whether to go ahead with a lawsuit involving Columbia Sportswear and Innovative Sports over technology used to produce heated clothing.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/heated-clothing-lawsuit-hots-up_id115221.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CHINA: Columbia Sportswear inks Mountain Hardwear JV</title><description>Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has signed a joint venture deal with Swire Resources to expand the company's Mountain Hardwear brand in China.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-inks-mountain-hardwear-jv_id115183.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>just-style's research roundup</title><description>Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at global technical textiles, a report on the clothing and footwear market in Russia, and a company profile on Foot Locker.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/analysis/just-styles-research-roundup_id115166.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Columbia Sportswear losses narrow in Q2</title><description>Outdoor wear brand Columbia Sportswear has reported narrower net losses during the second quarter on the back of rising sales.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-sportswear-losses-narrow-in-q2_id115067.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=columbia-sportswear-company</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>