Columbia Sportswear sales rise 5 % in Q1 2013

(All comparisons are between first quarter 2013 and first quarter 2012, unless otherwise noted.)

First quarter 2013 U.S. net sales increased 4 percent to $200.5 million. Latin America and Asia Pacific (LAAP) region net sales grew 8 percent to $83.1 million, including a 5 percentage point negative effect from changes in currency exchange rates. Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region net sales increased 7 percent to $40.9 million, including a 1 percentage point benefit from changes in currency exchange rates. Canada net sales decreased 6 percent to $23.8 million, including a 1 percentage point benefit from changes in currency exchange rates.

First quarter apparel, accessories & equipment net sales increased $10.0 million, or 4 percent, to $294.3 million. Footwear net sales increased $5.2 million, or 11 percent, to $54.0 million.

First quarter Columbia brand net sales increased $8.0 million, or 3 percent, to $301.1 million. Sorel brand net sales increased $6.0 million, or 94 percent, to $12.4 million. Mountain Hardwear net sales increased $1.4 million, or 5 percent, to $32.1 million. 

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