Spring 10 - February News

- Shopping Kids

- Shopping Trail - Men/Women

- Sorel for rainy days

- Women Outerwear and Omni-Shield (Finland)

- Rainy weather  - let's take a jacket & get out (Italy)

- Spring for men (Spain)

- Sorel - Joan of Arctic (Belgium)

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2009 Results

Fourth Quarter Highlights:

Fourth quarter 2009 consolidated net sales increased 1 percent to $358.3 million, compared to fourth quarter 2008 net sales of $354.9 million.

Fourth quarter 2009 net income was $23.1 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to net income of $18.6 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008, which included pre-tax, non-cash impairment charges of approximately $24.7 million, or $0.46 per diluted share after tax.

The company expects first quarter 2010 net sales to increase approximately 4 to 5 percent, including an estimated 4 percentage points of foreign currency benefit, and first quarter 2010 operating margin to decrease approximately 100 to 200 basis points, compared with first quarter 2009.

The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on March 4, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 18, 2010.

Columbia Sportswear Turns Up the Heat on Innovation, Introducing Suite of Omni-HeatTM Technologies to Keep Outdoor Consumers Warmer

PORTLAND, Ore. - January 18, 2010 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced it will showcase the company's revolutionary suite of Omni-Heat technologies this week at SHOT Show in Las Vegas and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City.

Spring 10 - January News

- Spring 10 - key styles and technologies (UK)

- Fall 09 Shopping (Belgium/Flemish)

- S10 Trail Running - women (Spain)

Columbia Sportswear Launches European Websites in Five languages at Columbia.com

GENEVA, Switzerland - December 3, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced the official launch of five new,localized European websites accessible from www.columbia.com, in English (UK), French, German, Spanish and Italian.

December News

- Caribou Special news and Kids Columbia (UK)

- Fabulous in Fleece (Italian)

- Prime à la reprise de vos après-skis dans les boutiques Columbia (France/retail)

- Ski news, Omni-Tech news, Kids (CH - in German and French)

- Winter news, Kids, Sorel (Ireland)

- Omni-Tech release (Finland)

- Innovation, Kids - Columbia & Sorel (Belgium - in French and in Flemish)

Columbia Opens Third European Branded Store in Munich – two weeks quicker than originally planned

On Friday, November 27, 2009 Columbia Sportswear's newest branded retail store - and company's third in Europe - opened its doors to the public. The store is located in Sendlingerstrasse no 19, near the famous Marienplatz in Munich.

The store was open 2 weeks quicker than originally planned thanks to construction efficient team. Sabien Egloffstein, who has done an excellent job as the manager of Columbia's Outlet store in Ingolstadt, has been appointed the store manager.

http://www.columbiapressroom.com/photo-gallery/munich-store-opening.html

November News

- Sorel and New styles for the slopes (UK)

- Sorel - function meets fashion (Germany)

- Sorel and kids (Finland)

- Swedish F09 Sorel press kit

- Spanish Columbia F09 press kit

- Stylish on skis, Sorel, Innovation (Italy)

-  Swiss Xmas shopping and Sorel (German & French)

- Xmas shopping, Sorel, Fun in the snow (Belgium - in French and Flemish)

- S10 key styles (Dutch)

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results And Spring 2010 Backlog; Revises Full-Year Outlook Upward; Announces Increase In Quarterly Dividend

PORTLAND, Ore. - October 22, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel, footwear and accessories industries, today announced net sales of $434.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, a decrease of 4 percent compared to net sales of $452.4 million for the same period of 2008, including a 1 percentage point negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the third quarter of 2008.

Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Plans to Open New Branded Retail Store Near Famous Marienplatz in Munich

Geneva, Switzerland. - Oct. 19, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, has chosen a site in the Sendlingerstrasse near the famous Marienplatz in Munich to house its third European Columbia-branded store, expected to open in December 2009. The new store, which will occupy 450 square meters, will present the company's Columbia brand outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear and Sorel brand footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts who live in Germany.

October News 09

- Hip to be Square (also for Belgium in French/Flemish)

- Stylish on skis (also for Belgium in French/Flemish)

- Christmas shopping and Sorel (Italy)

- Autumn shopping (Spain)

- Sorel (French)

- F09 press kit (Swiss - French & German)

- Omni-Shield, Xmas shopping and Sorel (Finland)

September News 09

- Fun in the snow (shopping for kids)

- Sorel & Fashion (Tivoli & Torino)

- Innovation (also in French)

- Sorel and Travel shopping (Italian)

August News 09

- Omni-Shield article

- Xmas shopping

- Travel shopping

- Sorel - These boots are made for playing....(also in French & Flemish)

July News 09

- Hiking with Columbia

- Winter Sports shopping

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results; Reaffirms Full Year Net Sales And Operating Income Outlook

 Highlights:

Second quarter 2009 consolidated net sales decreased 16 percent to $179.2 million, compared to second quarter 2008 net sales of $213.1 million, including a 4 percentage point negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Second quarter 2009 net loss was $9.9 million, or $(0.29) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1.8 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008.

The company reaffirmed its previous outlook for full year 2009 net sales to decline low double-digits on a percentage basis and operating income to decline approximately 300 to 350 basis points, compared to 2008 operating income, which included a $24.7 million impairment charge.

The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on August 27, 2009 to shareholders of record on August 13, 2009.

The company's cash and short-term investments at June 30, 2009 totaled approximately $318 million with no long-term debt.

Columbia Sportswear Company Unveils Plans to Open Branded Retail Store in Frankfurt’s Recently Opened, My Zeil, Shopping Centre

COLUMBIA INNOVATIONS EARN TOP AWARDS AT EUROPE’S LEADING OUTDOOR SHOW IN FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY

 Geneva, Switzerland - July 20, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, announced that two new Columbia product innovations were recognized with 2009 OutDoor Industry Awards for innovation and design at the OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany last week.

June 09 News

 Rainy summer - Columbia's got you covered this suimmer

Columbia Sportswear Company Unveils Plans to Open Branded Retail Store on London’s Famous Kensington High Street

Geneva, Switzerland. - May 29, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, has signed a lease for a new Columbia-branded store to be located in the heart of London's vibrant retail district on Kensington High Street. The new store, which will occupy 292 square meters, will present the company's Columbia brand outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear and Sorel brand footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts who live in the UK and to the 27 million tourists who travel to London each year. The store is expected to open in September 2009.

Thai Raids Net More than 4,700 Counterfeit and Grey Market Columbia Sportswear Products

May 09 News

Omni-Shade Survey

This research looking into consumer behaviour and attitudes towards sun protection was commissioned by leading outdoor sportswear company Columbia. The survey was undertaken in the UK and Germany and involved over 3000 respondents.

Welcome to Columbia’s Greater Outdoors

For Columbia, the outdoors isn't about conquest or victory atop a mountain. Columbia believes in the passion that drives all of us in any activity we choose.

Columbia believes that the outdoors is an experience that should be accepted on your terms. Because, frankly, anything you do outside can represent the outdoors. And Columbia believes that all are welcome outdoors because the great outdoors becomes even greater when everyone participates. 

Columbia Sportswear Company Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Highlights:

• First quarter 2009 consolidated net sales decreased 9 percent to $272.0 million, compared to first quarter 2008 net sales of $297.4 million, including a 5 percent negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
  
• First quarter 2009 net income was $6.9 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to net income of $19.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008.
  
• Global fall 2009 order backlog was $608.0 million at March 31, 2009, a 15 percent decrease compared to March 31, 2008, including a 4 percent negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
  
• The company expects full year 2009 net sales to decline low double-digits on a percentage basis and operating income to decline approximately 300 to 350 basis points, compared to 2008 operating income, which included a $24.7 million impairment charge.
  
• The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on May 28, 2009 to shareholders of record on May 14, 2009.
  
• The company’s cash and short-term investments at March 31, 2009 totaled approximately $300 million with no long-term debt.

April 09 News

2009 Columbia Sportswear's Omni-Shade flyer

Welcome to the Spring 2009 edition of Columbia Sportswear's flyer about sun safety. We have partnered with The Skin Cancer Foundation to provide information and activities to increase your family's sun sense all year round. Columbia is the first global company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation, which is awarded to safe and effective sun-protective clothing with a minimum Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 30.

Sun protection is as important for adults as it is for children. In Spring 2009 Columbia offers hundreds of new Omni-Shade^TM sun-protective shirts, hats and pants, enabling consumers to spend more time enjoying outdoor activities, while remaining protected from the sun's harmful rays.

To learn more about Columbia, please visit our website at www.columbia.com
For more information about The Skin Cancer Foundation, please visit www.skincancer.org

March 09 News

- Footwear for kids
- Casual outdoor collection (shopping)
- Festival Survival

February 09 News

-TRAIL MEETS THE STREET
-OMNI-SHADE AND KIDS
-BERGAMO 2009

January 09 News

- Omni-Shade S09
- S09 Hiking (shopping)
- F08 Sorel
- Buga Thermo and Snow Hottie (French)

Columbia teams up with Eurosport for 2009 outdoor season

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2008 RESULTS

PORTLAND, Ore. - January 29, 2009 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced net sales of $354.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 6 percent compared to net sales of $376.7 million for the same period of 2007, including a 3 percent negative effect from changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared with the fourth quarter of 2007.

Omni-Shade™ Flyer