Company Website:
http://www.columbia.com
PORTLAND, Ore. -- (Business Wire)
Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a leading innovator in the
active outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industries,
today named David Lawner Senior Vice President of North America
Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), elevating him from the interim role he had
held since joining the company in October 2016.
Columbia Sportswear President Bryan Timm noted, “Over the past six
months, David has demonstrated his ability to lead our growing
direct-to-consumer business and positioned us for profitable growth and
expansion in 2017. He has quickly become a valued member of our
management team and we are pleased to have him step into this critical
role.”
“I am excited about the opportunity to continue leading the talented
North American DTC team here at CSC,” Lawner commented. “The company’s
portfolio of powerful brands provides a great platform to drive stronger
emotional connections with consumers through DTC channels.”
The company’s North American DTC business currently consists of 100
outlet stores, 25 branded stores and branded ecommerce sites for each of
its four major brands, with plans to add an additional 11 new outlet
stores in the U.S. during 2017.
Prior to joining CSC in October 2016, Lawner served as President, Retail
and ecommerce for Nautica from 2011 until March 2016, where he led all
aspects of its U.S. direct-to-consumer business. Over the preceding 20
years, he built successful retail platforms at Ann Taylor, Tommy
Hilfiger, Carter’s, Bob’s Stores, Children’s Place, and GAP.
Lawner will continue to report directly to President & COO Bryan Timm.
About Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands for
active lives, making it a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel,
footwear, accessories and equipment industry. Founded in 1938 in
Portland, Oregon, the company’s brands are today sold in approximately
100 countries. In addition to the Columbia® brand, Columbia Sportswear
Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear®, SOREL®, prAna®, and OutDry®
brands. To learn more, please visit the company’s websites at www.columbia.com,
www.mountainhardwear.com,
www.sorel.com,
www.prana.com,
and www.outdry.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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the federal securities laws, including statements regarding anticipated
and potential growth. The company’s expectations, beliefs and
projections are expressed in good faith and are believed to have a
reasonable basis; however, each forward-looking statement involves a
number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in the
company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2016, under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other risks and
uncertainties that have been or may be described from time to time in
other reports filed by the company, including reports on Form 8-K and
Form 10-Q. The company cautions that forward-looking statements are
inherently less reliable than historical information. The company does
not undertake any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements
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reflect changes in events, circumstances or its expectations. New
factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the company
to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such
factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may
cause results to differ materially from those contained in any
forward-looking statement.
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Contacts:
Columbia Sportswear
Investors:
Ron Parham, 503-985-4584
Investor
Relations and Corporate Communications
rparham@columbia.com
or
Media:
Scott
Trepanier, 503-985-4183
Public Relations
strepanier@columbia.com
Source: Columbia Sportswear Company
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