Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM) is a global outdoor and active-lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Its product portfolio is designed for activities including hiking, skiing, snowboarding, trail use and other outdoor pursuits, while also serving everyday casual and active consumers.
The company markets products under the Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna brands. Columbia offers technical and everyday outdoor apparel, footwear and accessories; SOREL focuses primarily on fashion-oriented and performance footwear; Mountain Hardwear specializes in technical outdoor apparel and equipment; and prAna offers clothing associated with yoga, climbing, travel and other active lifestyles.
Columbia Sportswear sells its products through wholesale distributors and retailers, company-operated stores and e-commerce websites. Its brands serve customers in North America and international markets across Europe, Asia, Latin America and other regions. The company traces its origins to 1938, when it was established in Portland as the Columbia Hat Company by Paul and Marie Lamfrom.
The business has remained closely associated with the Boyle family, which played a significant role in its development. Joe Boyle serves as president and chief executive officer, while Timothy P. Boyle, who previously led the company as chief executive, serves as executive chairman.
