China. Columbia has operated in China since 2014 as Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company as a joint venture with Swire Pacific Limited, reaching a total of 86 Chinese retail stores by 2017. In 2018, Columbia announced it would buy out Swire's remaining 40% stake by 2019. See also List of companies based in Oregon List of outdoor industry parent companies References External links 1938 establishments in Oregon 1998 initial public offerings American companies established in 1938 Camping equipment manufacturers Cedar Mill, Oregon Clothing brands of the United States Clothing companies established in 1938 Companies based in Washington County, Oregon Companies listed on the Nasdaq Eyewear brands of the United States Manufacturing companies based in Oregon Climbing and mountaineering equipment companies Outdoor clothing brands Shoe brands Sporting goods retailers of the United States Sportswear brands Family-owned companies of the United States