US: Egeck named as Eddie Bauer president and CEO
Eddie Bauer today (5 June) named Michael Egeck as president and CEO of the company, replacing interim CEO David Chamberlain who will remain a member of the company's board.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear's new approach to cooling down
A new apparel cooling technology described by its developer Columbia Sportswear as "groundbreaking" and a "game-changer", is set to launch next spring after a four-year development effort.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear urges court to dismiss lawsuit
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has urged Lane County Circuit Court to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the company used Innovative Sports' technology to produce heated clothing.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear losses narrow in Q2
Outdoor wear brand Columbia Sportswear has reported narrower net losses during the second quarter on the back of rising sales.
View Articlejust-style's research roundup
Featured reports from just-style's research store this week include a look at global technical textiles, a report on the clothing and footwear market in Russia, and a company profile on Foot Locker.
View ArticleCHINA: Columbia Sportswear inks Mountain Hardwear JV
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has signed a joint venture deal with Swire Resources to expand the company's Mountain Hardwear brand in China.
View ArticleUS: Heated clothing lawsuit hots up
A US court is set to decide later this month whether to go ahead with a lawsuit involving Columbia Sportswear and Innovative Sports over technology used to produce heated clothing.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear exec McCormick resigns
Michael McCormick, executive vice president of global sales and marketing at outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear, has resigned for personal reasons.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear lifts FY view as Q3 profit slips
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has raised its full-year operating margins target despite posting a 4.7% decline in third-quarter net profit.
View ArticleWORLD: Heated and insect repellent apparel growth markets
The markets for heated garments and clothing which offers protection against insects are set to grow, according to new research.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear recalls battery packs on overheating risk
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has recalled a number of battery packs sold with certain electric jackets because they could overheat, posing the risk of burns injuries or fire...
View ArticleSINGAPORE: Luen Thai to buy Ocean Sky apparel ops for $55m
Singapore-based apparel company Ocean Sky is set to be acquired by Luen Thai Holdings for US$55m.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear recalls more battery packs
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has recalled more of the battery packs sold with some of its electrically heated jackets, over fears they could overheat and pose a fire hazard.
View ArticleUK: Columbia inks global sock license with Delta Galil
Delta Galil Industries is to be the exclusive licensee of Columbia Sportswear's global sock business beginning with the autumn 2013 season.
View ArticleUS: Columbia lowers Q4 sales and earnings expectations
Outdoor apparel and footwear business Columbia Sportswear lowered its fourth quarter sales and earnings forecasts, blaming reduced customer traffic and mild weather.
View ArticleUS/CANADA: Columbia Sportswear jackets recalled on burn risk
Seven models of heated jackets made by Columbia Sportswear have been recalled because of a burn hazard caused by a potentially overheating inner cuff.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear books 8% rise in Q4 profit
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has managed to offset falling fourth quarter sales to post an 8% rise in profit.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear EMEA general manager resigns
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company has named Doug Morse as interim general manager of its Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region following the resignation of Christian Finell.
View ArticleUS: Columbia unveils sweat-activated cooling technology
Columbia Sportswear Company has introduced a sweat-activated cooling technology, called Omni-Freeze Zero.
View ArticleUS: Columbia Sportswear heated clothing lawsuit withdrawn
A lawsuit that was filed against outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear Company over its heated clothing has been withdrawn.
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