PORTLAND, Ore., April 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear, will present at the Lehman Brothers Eleventh Annual Retail and Restaurant Conference at the St. Regis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:45 AM ET. Tim Boyle, President & CEO will provide information on the Company's long-term growth strategies, followed by a question and answer session. Mr. Boyle's presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed through the Columbia Sportswear website at www.columbia.com, where it will remain available through May 13, 2008.
About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company is a global leader in the design, sourcing, marketing and distribution of active outdoor apparel and footwear. As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. The Company manages a portfolio of outdoor brands including Columbia Sportswear, Mountain Hardwear, Sorel, Montrail and Pacific Trail. To learn more about Columbia, please visit the Company's website at www.columbia.com.