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To: chief lee runamok
That's a shame. Columbia makes good products. Here are their brands from their 2017 annual report:

Columbia®
The Columbia brand is our largest brand, offering performance and casual products, including apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. The durability and functionality of our Columbia brand products make them ideal for a wide range of outdoor and active lifestyle activities, serving a broad population of consumers, including skiers, snowboarders, mountain climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, hunting and fishing enthusiasts, endurance trail runners, golfers and outdoor- inspired consumers.

SOREL®
Acquired in 2000, our SOREL brand primarily offers premium, durable and design-driven footwear products to a market of fashion forward and brand savvy female consumers. The SOREL brand also offers a collection of premium men’s and youth utility footwear.

Mountain Hardwear®
Acquired in 2003, the Mountain Hardwear brand, headquartered in Richmond, California, offers premium apparel, accessories and equipment primarily for the high performance needs of mountaineering enthusiasts and other outdoor athletes, as well as for consumers who are inspired by the outdoor lifestyle.

prAna®
Acquired in 2014, the prAna brand, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, offers stylish and versatile active lifestyle apparel and accessories designed and manufactured with an emphasis on sustainable materials and processes. Our prAna brand apparel products focus on consumers whose active lifestyles include activities such as rock climbing, yoga, outdoor watersports, hiking, and adventure travel.

Other Brands
The OutDry® brand, acquired in 2010, holds various patents pertaining to processes for manufacturing waterproof and breathable apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. We have incorporated the OutDry technology in select Columbia, Mountain Hardwear and SOREL products, and also license the technology to third parties.

The Pacific Trail® brand, acquired in 2006, is licensed to third parties across a range of apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

5 posted on 09/12/2018 8:57:45 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

how many reasons tossup them down with a world wide boycott


6 posted on 09/12/2018 8:58:42 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Use Comey's Report; Indict Hillary now. --- Proud Smelly Walmart Deplorable)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

I have a pair of Sorel boots I bought in 1971 that are a bit worn in the liner.

I bought a new pair a few years ago the Columbia acquisition - the soles separated after a few months.

Still using the old ones in heavy snow.

Don’t buy their sh*T. MAGA.


27 posted on 09/13/2018 4:09:59 AM PDT by Jim Noble
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