Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) develops, sources, markets and distributes a wide range of outdoor apparel, footwear and accessories designed for activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding and trail running. Its product portfolio includes weatherproof jackets and pants featuring proprietary technologies like Omni-Tech® waterproofing and Omni-Heat® thermal reflective lining, as well as activewear, footwear, hats, gloves and accessories under the Columbia® brand and complementary brands.
Founded in 1938 as the Columbia Hat Company in Portland, Oregon, the company initially focused on headwear before expanding into outerwear in the 1970s with the introduction of the Bugaboo® interchange jacket. Under family leadership through successive generations, Columbia Sportswear grew into a vertically integrated designer, manufacturer and marketer, listing publicly in 1998 and broadening its reach into new product lines and technologies over the decades.
Today, Columbia Sportswear serves customers in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa through a combination of wholesale distribution, e-commerce sites and company-owned retail stores. Its portfolio includes well-known outdoor and lifestyle brands such as Mountain Hardwear®, prAna®, Sorel® and Montrail®, catering to different consumer segments from technical mountaineers to urban outdoor enthusiasts.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear is supported by a global supply chain and an executive leadership team with longstanding experience in apparel design, manufacturing, marketing and retail operations. The company continues to focus on innovation in performance materials, sustainability initiatives and expanding its direct-to-consumer channels worldwide.
