Columbia Sportswear announced on Thursday sales rose 6 percent to $605.2 million, with the U.S. outdoorwear brand logging growth in most of its international markets, offset by underlying weakness in the U.S.

The Portland, Oregon-based company said U.S. sales fell 2 percent to $335.1 million, offset by a 26 percent sales increase in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and a 13 percent gain in Latin America and Asia Pacific region. Sales in the company's neighbouring Canada increased 2 percent for the three months ending June 30.

By brand, Columbia sales jumped 8 percent to $548.3 million, offsetting declines across the firm's smaller brands including Sorel , down 10 percent, PrAna, which decreased 6 percent, and Mountain Hardwear , down 7 percent.

By channel, wholesale revenues sk

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