Zumiez History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

February 2019 Summary: Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. They operate under the names Zumiez, Blue Tomato and Fast Times. Additionally, we operate ecommerce web sites at www.zumiez.com, www.blue-tomato.com and www.fasttimes.com.au. They promote their brand through a multi-faceted marketing approach that is designed to integrate their brand image with their customers' activities and interests. This approach, combined with their differentiated merchandising strategy, store design, comprehensive training programs and passionate employees, allows them to provide an experience for their customers that they believe is consistent with their attitudes, fashion tastes and identities.

October 2013 Summary: Zumiez Inc. (Zumiez) is a specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories operating under the Zumiez brand name. As of January 28, 2012, the Company operated 434 stores in the United States and 10 stores in Canada. In addition, the Company operates a Website that sells merchandise online. At January 28, 2012, its stores averaged approximately 2,900 square feet. Its apparel offerings include tops, bottoms, outerwear and accessories, such as caps, bags and backpacks, belts, jewelry and sunglasses. Zumiez's footwear offerings primarily consist of action sports related athletic shoes and sandals. Its equipment offerings, or hardgoods, include skateboards, snowboards and ancillary gear, such as boots and bindings. The Company also offers a selection of other items, such as miscellaneous novelties.

April 2006 Summary: they are a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories operating under the Zumiez brand name. Their stores cater to young men and women between the ages of 12 and 24 who seek popular brands representing a lifestyle centered on activities that include skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, bicycle motocross (or "BMX") and motocross. They support the action sports lifestyle and promote their brand through a multi-faceted marketing approach that is designed to integrate their brand image with their customers' activities and interests. As of January 29, 2005, they operated 140 stores primarily located in shopping malls, giving them a presence in 18 states.