Company Overview

Business Description

Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Headquarters
United States of America US
Employees
9 620
IPO date
Jan 1, 1998

Columbia Sportswear makes outdoor clothing, shoes, and gear for people who spend time hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and traveling in bad weather. Its main brands include Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna, which cover different price points and uses, from everyday outerwear to more technical sports apparel. The company sells to outdoor shoppers, athletes, and families who want practical gear that works in wet, cold, or rugged conditions.

The company makes money by selling products through wholesale partners such as sporting goods and outdoor stores, as well as through its own retail stores and online channels. It designs and markets the products under its own brand names, then earns most of its income when those products are sold to consumers. It also uses licensing and other brand-related arrangements in some markets.

What makes Columbia’s business different is that it sits at the branded end of the outdoor industry. It does not manufacture raw materials or sell generic clothing; it builds recognizable consumer brands around performance, comfort, and weather protection. That gives it a role between outdoor product makers and the stores or websites that sell to the final customer.

Columbia Sportswear Co Investor Relations

Address
14375 NW Science Park Dr
Portland, Oregon
United States of America

Business Segments

Wholesale

Columbia sells its outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear to retailers and distributors, who then resell the products in stores and online. This is the main way many customers buy Columbia, Sorel, Mountain Hardwear, and pr...

Customers and revenue model

Direct to consumer

Columbia sells its brands directly to shoppers through its own websites and company-operated stores. This lets the company control how its products are presented and sold to end customers.

Customers and revenue model

Management

Mr. Timothy P. Boyle

Chairman, CEO & President

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Mr. Jim A. Swanson

Executive VP & CFO

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Mr. Peter J. Bragdon

Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel

Biography unavailable

Mr. Joseph P. Boyle

Executive VP & Columbia Brand President

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Mr. Steven M. Potter

Executive VP & Chief Digital Information Officer

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Mr. Andrew Shuler Burns CFA

Director of Investor Relations & Competitive Intelligence

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Ms. Mary Ellen Glynn

Senior Director of Corporate Communications

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Ms. Richelle T. Luther

Executive VP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Human Resource Officer

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Ms. Lisa A. Kulok

Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Mr. Michael W. Blackford

Senior VP & Chief Product Officer for Columbia Brand

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