Outdoor company Columbia Sportswear plans to open a branded retail store on London’s Kensington High Street. The new store will present the company’s Columbia brand outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear and Sorel brand footwear. The store, which will occupy 292 square meters, is expected to open in September 2009.
“We’re very excited about locating a Columbia-branded store in London, one of the premier retail shopping destinations in Europe and the capital of the UK. Kensington High Street is considered one of the best places within London to shop for outdoor products,” said Christian Finell, General Manager Europe, Columbia Sportswear Company. “The planned opening of our store in London is an exciting move for our Columbia and Sorel brands in the UK.”
Click Here: liz claiborne perfume
Columbia’s planned London store is part of the company’s strategy to establish a network of branded stores in key metropolitan markets around the world. 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.