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Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes: You’re Invited!

University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 27. A pass for this offer is available at this link.

The safety of store employees and shoppers is their number one priority. Below are some of the precautions being taken to ensure safety while in our store:

  • Wiping down and sanitizing checkout surfaces between each customer
  • Sanitizing fitting rooms between each customer
  • Providing hand sanitizer for shoppers and employees
  • 6’ marked checkout lines to maintain social distancing
  • Limiting number of customers allowed in the store at one time
  • All employees will be wearing face coverings
  • Shoppers are required to bring their own face coverings to wear while shopping
  • Contactless payment options like Apple Pay

The employee store offers its customers the Columbia Sportswear employee discount of 40 to 50 percent off retail pricing on all the latest products such as SOREL, Mountain Hardware prAna, and Columbia Sportswear. Click here to view September promotions.

Please bring the UP invite, printed or shown on mobile phone; work ID and personal photo ID. The offer is valid for employees and four guests; employee must be present. The offer is not valid for online purchases.

Find store location and hours here or on the invite.

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

Columbia Sportswear has reopened their employee store and is offering UP faculty, staff, and families special deals on gear needed to get outside, get some fresh air, and take advantage of Oregon’s outdoor recreational areas as they begin to reopen. The offer is open from May 22 to June 14.

The safety of Columbia Sportwear employees and shoppers is a number one priority. Below are some of the precautions being taken to ensure safety while in the employee  store:

  • Wiping down and sanitizing checkout surfaces between each customer 
  • Sanitizing fitting rooms between each customer 
  • Providing hand sanitizer for shoppers and employees 
  • 6’ marked checkout lines to maintain social distancing 
  • Limiting number of customers allowed in the store at one time 
  • All employees will be wearing face coverings 
  • Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own face coverings to wear while shopping 
  • Contactless payment options like Apple Pay

The Columbia Sportswear Employee Store offers the same discount given to CS employees, which is 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing for SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear products. There will also be clearance items at an additional 30 to 40 percent of employee pricing.

To gain access simply bring the printed invitation (click here) or show it on your mobile phone. Bring UP ID or business card, pay stub, signature of work email, etc. Also have personal photo ID. 

The invitation is valid for UP employees plus four guests; employee must be present. Store access only; offer not valid for online purchases.

 Find store location and hours here or on the invite.  Please note: hours have changed to Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Columbia Sportswear Offer for UP Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Friends

Spring will be here before you know it, and we want to let you know about a great deal for University of Portland alumni, faculty, staff, and friends currently being offered at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. The invite only runs from now to March 15, so sign up today using this link.

The offer features a Columbia Sportswear employee discount, with items marked at 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing, on all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family, including SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and more.

For more information contact the alumni and parent relations office at alumni@up.edu.

 

You’re Invited: Columbia Sportswear Passes Good Dec. 13-Jan. 5

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a great time to beat the crowds and get ahead of your holiday shopping at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. University of Portland employees are exclusively invited to access the store from December 13 to January 5.

UP faculty and staff will receive the Columbia Sportswear employee discount, meaning items are marked with employee pricing of 40 to 50 percent off retail for all of the latest products from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) .

Bring the UP employee invitation (print here or download to mobile phone), UP ID, personal ID, and feel free to bring up to four guests as long as you are present. The discount cannot be used for online sales.

Find store location and hours here or on the invitation.

You’re Invited: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Access, Now to Dec. 1

You're Invited! Columbia Sportswear Employee StoreAll UP employees are welcome to stock up on winter outdoor gear and potential Christmas presents at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from now until Sunday, December 1. Be sure to register here in order to be sent the official invitation and further instructions. Brought to you by the alumni and parent relations office and Pilot athletics.

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to access the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from September 20 to October 13. UP community members can enjoy the same discount as Columbia Sportswear employees, 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing, on all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) . Also, during this period of time, 10 percent of all sales are being donated back to the UP Outdoor Pursuits Program.

Please bring this special UP invitation (printed or shown on mobile phone), work ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, etc.), and a personal photo ID.

This offer is valid for UP employees plus 4 guests; UP employee must be present. It also covers store access only, not online orders.

Find store location and hours here or on the invite.

 

 

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store from April 5 to 28. The Columbia employee store has discounted items marked at 40-50 percent off regular retail pricing, with all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and, of course, Columbia Sportswear).

To access the store, please bring the official invitation, printed or digital versions. Also bring your UP ID or business card, paystub, signature of work email, as well as a personal ID. This invitation is valid for each employee plus four guests (you must be present for guests).

Find store location and hours here or on the invitation. To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com or Hannah Pick, university relations, at pick@up.edu.

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store from November 30 through December 24. The Columbia employee store has discounted items marked at 40-50 percent off regular retail pricing, with all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and, of course, Columbia Sportswear).

To access the store, please bring the official invitation, printed or digital versions. Also bring your UP ID or business card, paystub, signature of work email, as well as a personal ID. This invitation is valid for each employee plus four guests (you must be present for guests).

Find store location and hours here or on the invitation. To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com or Hannah Pick, university relations, at pick@up.edu.

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

All University employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from August 31 to September 23. Each employee can bring four guests to shop and can use the invitation multiple times during the date range listed above. The invitation can be found at this link.

What’s there and what are my savings?

  • The store is at employee pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
  • Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
  • 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.

Instructions on how to participate:

  • Bring the invitation with you to the store reception desk, or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.
  • Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
  • This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
  • Online access is NOT available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during the invite period

Location:

  • Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229

To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com.

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

All University employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from April 13 to May 6. Each employee can bring four guests to shop and can use the invitation multiple times during the date range listed above. The invitation can be found at this link.

WHAT’S THERE AND WHAT ARE MY SAVINGS?

  • The store is at EMPLOYEE pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
  • Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
  • 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

  • Bring the invitation with you to the store reception desk, or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.
  • Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
  • This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
  • Online access is NOT available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during the invite period

LOCATION:

  • Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229

STORE HOURS:

  • April 13 – April 30 store hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day
  • May 1 – May 6 store hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m./Sun: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com.