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December 08 News

NEW YEAR - NEW LOOK ON THE SLOPES
GET READY FOR THE WINTER
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December News



Team Columbia Annual Team Camp 2009

January 6-16, 2009 at Club Robinson in Mallorca.


 

 

 

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Team Columbia media event



COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2008 RESULTS AND SPRING 2009 BACKLOG


PORTLAND, Ore. - October 23, 2008 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced net sales of $452.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, a decrease of 4 percent compared to net sales of $471.1 million for the same period of 2007.
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Q3 2009



October 08 News

- EVENTS - LES ARCS
- OMNI-TECH

- Extra-Newsflash for checked pattern products (German) 

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October 08 News



September 08 News

- SOREL - SHOPPING
- SOREL - YOUTH

- CONVERT, CHRISTMAS (German) 

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September News



August 08 News

- SHOPPING - LIFESTYLE (English)
- CHRISTMAS SHOPPING (English)

- SKI, LIFESTYLE (German)

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August 08 News



COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

PORTLAND, Ore. - July 24, 2008 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced net sales of $213.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of 3 percent compared to net sales of $218.6 million for the same period of 2007.

Second quarter net loss totaled $1.8 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, compared with net income of $10.0 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the same period of 2007. The second quarter is typically the company's lowest volume quarter, thus the lower-than-expected net sales amplified the effect of the company's planned incremental marketing and retail expansion investments on the quarter's operating results.


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Q2 2008 results



TEAM COLUMBIA UNVEILS NEW JERSEY BEFORE THE TOUR DE FRANCE

Brest, France, 4 July 2008 - Officials from High Road Sports and Columbia Sportswear Company today officially unveiled the new, official Team Columbia uniform (also called the "kit") and equipment and announced the final roster for the Tour de France.

http://www.columbiapressroom.com/photo-gallery/team-columbia.html 

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Tour de France Brest



July 08 News-FALL 2008

HIKING (SHOOPPING)
SKIING (WOMEN & MEN)
FUN IN SNOW (KIDS)
CONVERT (SHOPPING)

Stiftung Warentestsieger Columbia Shirt (German) 

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July 08 News-FALL 2008



Columbia Sportswear Company and High Road Sports Announce New “Team Columbia” to Debut at 2008 Tour de France


GENEVA, Switzerland and SAN LUIS OBISPO, California - June 16, 2008 - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, and California-based High Road Sports, Inc., the owner of Team High Road, today announced a new team sponsorship agreement that prominently places the Columbia brand at the starting line of the 2008 Tour de France on July 5.
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Tour de France



May 08 News

- Shopping - Linen

- Special kids - Omni-Shade - Science of Sun Safety 

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May 08 News



COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

PORTLAND, Ore. - April 24, 2008 - Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced net sales of $297.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, an increase of 3 percent compared to net sales of $289.6 million for the same period of 2007.

Highlights:
• First quarter 2008 consolidated net sales increased 3 percent to $297.4 million, compared to first quarter 2007 net sales of $289.6 million.
• First quarter 2008 net income was $19.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.1 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007.
• Fiscal 2008 net sales are estimated to increase approximately 2 percent, and diluted earnings per share are expected to approximate $3.15 - $3.20 for the full year.
• Global fall 2008 order backlog was $714.4 million at March 31, 2008, a 4 percent decrease compared to March 31, 2007.
• The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on May 29, 2008 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2008.


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Q1 2008 earnings



Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners as Advertising Agency of Record

New Branding Agency to Enhance Integrated Global Marketing Strategy Across Multiple Communications Disciplines

PORTLAND, Ore. - April 21, 2008 - Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, announced today it has selected San Francisco-based Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP) as its marketing communications strategy agency of record.


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New Advertising Agency



April 08 News

- Omni-TechTM article

- Omni-ShadeTM shopping

- Special Water footwear shopping

- Lifestyle shopping


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April 08 News



Omni-Shade™ Flyer

Dear Editor,
Take a look at this newsletter by Columbia Sportswear and Skin Cancer Foundation for information and activities to increase your family's sun sense all year round.
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Omni-Shade™ Flyer



March 08 News

Omni-Shade-There is safety in numbers
Shopping-Fast packing and Core
Special Youth
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March 08 News



Stick it Where the Sun Shines

Easy Tips to Healthy Skin

Sun exposure is the main cause of skin damage including premature aging and skin cancer. Protecting your skin on a daily basis from ultraviolet rays doesn't have to bedifficult and can avert future skin damage.

Keep in mind a few tips that will help to protect your skin while you are enjoying the sun.

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Columbia Sportswear First Global Apparel Company to Receive Seal of Recommendation

PORTLAND, Ore. - February 21, 2008 -Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced its partnership with The Skin Cancer Foundation and introduced a new Omni-ShadeTM sun protective apparel line. 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. The new Omni-Shade line will be available at retailers globally March 15, 2008 and may be available earlier in some regions.
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New PR agency for Columbia in the UK, France and Germany

From 1st February 2008, Columbia Sportswear has partnered with international public relations agency, Edelman in the UK, France and Germany.
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February 08 News

- Travelling in style and in comfort
- Columbia Sportswear's Spring 08 collection brings European designed styles in premium materials   
- Columbia partnering with Townhill Bergamo, Italy
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February 08 News



Celebrating 70 years of quality and innovation


Columbia Sportswear is embarking upon its 70th anniversary in 2008. Founded in 1938 as Columbia Hat Co., Columbia has grown from a small family-owned hat distributorship to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States.
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COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR COMPANY REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2007 RESULTS

PORTLAND, Ore. -January 31, 2008- Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced net sales of $376.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, an increase of 4 percent compared to net sales of $361.8 million for the same period of 2006.

Fourth quarter income from operations totaled $56.8 million, or 15.1 percent of net sales, compared to income from operations of $55.3 million, or 15.3 percent of net sales, in the fourth quarter of 2006.


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Q4 results 2007



New retail enterprise for Columbia brands in Chamonix

Columbia Sportswear Company has opened a new store in Chamonix in partnership with Jean-Francois and Francoise Coquoz. For the first time Columbia's family of brands is represented under one roof - Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel and Montrail. The 200m² two storey store offers a large choice of technical 4-season apparel, footwear and equipment for outdoor enthusiasts.

Nouveau pour Noël à Chamonix !
Le groupe Columbia vient d'ouvrir un magasin de 200 m² au cœur de Chamonix en partenariat avec la société Coquoz. Pour la première fois, les 4 marques du Groupe Columbia : Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Montrail et Sorel, seront représentées sous un seul toit. Le magasin de deux étages déploie au rez de chaussée toute l'offre Columbia et Sorel, et au premier étage, Moutain Hardwear et Montrail. Une offre complète en vêtements, chaussures et équipement pour tous les amateurs d'outdoor.

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Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Christian Finell to General Manager Europe

PORTLAND, Ore. -November 14, 2007- Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a global leader in the active outdoor apparel and footwear industries, today announced that Christian Finell has been appointed General Manager Europe. His anticipated start date is December 1, 2007, reporting to Mick McCormick, Vice President of Sales.
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Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Christian Finell to General Manager Europe