Zumiez Inc. Reports January 2010 Sales Results

Net Sales Increased 9.2% to $22.1 Million; January 2010 Comparable Store Sales Increased 1.8%


EVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ), a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended January 30, 2010 increased 9.2% to $22.1 million, compared to $20.3 million for the four-week period ended January 31, 2009. The company's comparable store sales increased 1.8% for the four-week period, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 14.8% in the year ago period.

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About Zumiez Inc.

Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. Our stores cater to young men and women between ages 12-24, focusing on skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, motocross and BMX. As of January 30, 2010 we operate 377 stores, which are primarily located in shopping malls and our web site address is www.zumiez.com.

Contact Information: Company Contact: Trevor Lang Chief Financial Officer Zumiez Inc. (425) 551-1500, ext. 1564 Investor Contact: ICR Chad Jacobs/Brendon Frey (203) 682-8200