Columbia Sportswear expands retail presence with its largest store in Bengaluru

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Jul 5, 2022

Columbia Sportswear has expanded its retail presence in India with the launch of its largest store in the city of Bengaluru.

The store is spread across an area of 2500 sq feet and located at 100 Feet Road. This is Bengaluru’s 4th and India’s largest experiential brand store.

The brand plans to further expand its presence by opening stores in Lucknow, Mangalore, Indore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur over the next six months.

Commenting on the launch, Ankur Bhatia, CEO of Chogori India Retail Limited which retails Columbia Sportswear in India in a statement said, “With the advent of our fourth store in Bangalore and the largest one in India, we aim to be the game changer and known as the best outdoor sportswear brand in India. The industry is witnessing a rapid growth projection and the enthusiasts need gear that is backed by superior technology and can withstand extreme conditions.”

“The Chogori family is working towards building a network of stores attempting to bring closer the adventure chasers and gear that is used globally. We are also focusing on strengthening its digital presence with a dedicated online portal for outdoor sportswear products,” he added.

Based in Portland, Oregon, USA, Columbia Sportswear is a global brand with a strong presence in the outdoor sportswear segment.