Columbia Sportswear Company announced on Thursday third-quarter sales rose 1 percent to $943.4 million, with international sales offsetting a decline in U.S. sales.

The Portland, Oregon-based company said sales in its U.S. market fell 4% to $546.7 million. Internationally, Latin America and Asia Pacific revenues rose 6% to $143.5 million; Europe, Middle East and Africa sales surged 16%; and Canada revenues were up 6%.

By brand, Columbia sales totalled $804 million, up 1%; Sorel revenues 10% to $81 million; while PrAna sales 6% to $30.4 million, offsetting sales declines of 5% at the Mountain Hardwear brand.

Despite the sales lift, net income for the three months ending September 30 fell to $52 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared to net income of $90.2 million, or $1.56 pe

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