Columbia
This section provides business-focused coverage of Columbia Sportswear’s operations and strategic positioning within the UK retail landscape. Reporting includes updates on store openings, developments in e-commerce, wholesale partnerships, and sustainability initiatives. Analysis also covers marketing campaigns, including collaborations with UK National Parks, and examines how the brand engages with both novice and experienced outdoor consumers. This content is tailored for retail buyers, brand managers, and commercial strategists monitoring performance in the outdoor apparel and active lifestyle sectors.
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Sep- 2025 -26 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Columbia and New Era to open new stores at LDO
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park has announced that Columbia and New Era are the latest brands to join its line-up. Columbia has taken a 2,210 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease and is set to open this autumn. The US-based outdoor brand sells clothing, footwear and equipment…
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Feb- 2024 -23 FebruaryNews
Sports Direct opens new flagship store in Cardiff
Sports Direct has today (23 February) opened its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking the launch of their new outdoor category. With a new and younger generation of outdoor adventurers on the rise and both developing and existing communities embracing the category, Sports Direct is now giving locals the…
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Sep- 2021 -27 SeptemberNews
Landsec offloads two retail parks in £54m deal
Landsec, one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, has announced the sale of two retail parks. The two disposals, Derwent Howe Retail Park, a 120,000 sq ft site located in Workington, Cumbria and Blackpool Retail Park, were sold for £54.3m. It said this represents an average 15% premium…
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13 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Columbia Sportswear appoints new Mountain Hardwear president
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced the appointment of Troy Sicotte as president of its Mountain Hardwear brand. Sicotte previously served as vice president of sales for the past three years. Sicotte co-led the team with Mike Parker during the search for president, and will now take the reins. Craig Zanon,…
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