KEEPING YOU OUTDOORS SINCE 1938

From a local hat company to a global leader in the outdoor industry,
we’ve been busy helping adventurers take on whatever Mother Nature
throws your way for more than 85 years.

In 1937, Gertrude Lamfrom and her family fled Nazi Germany and settled in Portland, Oregon. The Lamfroms had been in the clothing business for generations with Gert’s father Paul owning a large and successful shirt factory in Augsburg. But the family had to start all over from scratch upon arriving in the Pacific Northwest.

Why can the price be so low in Columbia Outlet?

The prices at Columbia Outlet stores tend to be lower for several reasons:

1.Different Sourcing or Production: Some outlet items may be produced with slightly different materials or processes to keep production costs lower. While the quality is still generally good, these items might not have the same premium materials or attention to detail as the mainline items.

2.Overstock and Past Seasons’ Inventory: Outlet stores often carry products from past seasons or overstock items. These goods might be from a previous year or season and are sold at a discount to make room for newer collections.

3.Discounted Pricing Strategy: Columbia and other premium brands often use outlets as a way to offer discounts without devaluing their core brand in full-price stores. This allows them to reach a wider audience while maintaining their premium image for mainline products.

4.End of the Line or Discontinued Products: The outlet might also sell items that are being phased out or discontinued, which means they are sold at a markdown to clear out stock.

5.Sales and Promotions: Columbia Outlet stores often run regular sales or offer additional discounts on top of already-reduced prices. This could include clearance items, seasonal promotions, or storewide markdowns.

So, while the prices might be much lower than full-price stores, you’re generally getting good deals on older or excess inventory rather than lesser quality.

3424 East Longwing Lane Meridian, ID 83642

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Tel : (800) 611-6969