Columbia Sportswear Company

Columbia Sportswear Co. engages in the business of designing, developing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active, and lifestyle products including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and currently employs 9,620 full-time employees. The company provides products through four brands: Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna. Its Columbia brand offers authentic, high-value outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment products suited for hiking, trail running, snow sports, and fishing and hunting activities, and everyday outdoor activities. SOREL brand offers footwear. Its Mountain Hardwear brand continues to offer technical apparel, accessories and equipment products for climbers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, and trail athletes. Its prAna brand offers apparel and accessories. Its products are designed to be used for all seasons, activities and locations. The company sells its products in 115 countries and operates in four segments: United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific (LAAP), Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Canada.