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Columbia Sportswear Company · Portland, OR United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): COLM)

Company Description

14375 NW Science Park Dr.
Portland, OR
97229
United States (Map)
Phone: 503-985-4000
Fax: 503-985-5800
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    Gertrude Boyle is proud to be called one tough mother. The octogenarian chairwoman and star of Columbia Sportswear's popular "tough mother" and "tested tough" ads heads the top US skiwear seller and one of the world's biggest outerwear makers. The company popularized the Bugaboo jacket, a parka with weatherproof shell, and put Columbia on the map in upscale outerwear. Columbia also makes leather outerwear, sportswear, accessories, and boots and other rugged footwear. The company's brands include Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, Montrail, and Pacific Trail, among others. The Boyles (Gertrude; son Tim, president and CEO; and daughter Sarah Bany, director) own more than 60% of Columbia Sportswear. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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    Key Columbia Sportswear Company Financials

    Company TypePublic - NASDAQ (GS): COLM

    Headquarters
    Fiscal Year-EndDecember
    2008 Sales (mil.)$1,317.8
    2008 Employees3,163

    Columbia Sportswear Company Executives

    37 executives listed for Columbia Sportswear Company's Portland, OR location.
    TitleName & BioContact
    ChairmanGertrude BoyleNetwork
    President, CEO, and DirectorTimothy BoyleNetwork
    EVP and COOBryan TimmNetwork

    Competition

    Competitive Landscape for Columbia Sportswear Company
    Demand is driven by fashion and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on their ability to design and market attractive shoe models. Big companies have economies of scale in distribution and marketing. Small companies can compete successfully through superior design or marketing. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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