Zumiez Inc. Reports December 2009 Sales Results

EVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - January 6, 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 five-week period ended January 2, 2010 increased 7.7% to $77.6 million, compared to $72.0 million for the five-week period ended January 3, 2009. The company's comparable store sales increased 0.3% for the five-week period, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 12.3% in the year ago period.

The company announced that based on better than planned quarter-to-date sales and product margins, it is increasing its expected sales and earnings guidance for the quarter ending January 30, 2009. The company now expects fiscal fourth quarter 2009 comparable store sales to decline in the mid-to-low single digit range versus its previous expectation for comparable store sales to decline in the high-to-mid single digit range. Based on the revised sales and margin projections, the company now expects fiscal fourth quarter 2009 net income per diluted share to range between $0.24 to $0.27, up from its previously issued guidance of net income per diluted share between $0.18 to $0.22. This guidance excludes any potential non-cash impairment charges and an accrual for a previously disclosed lawsuit. These potential expenses are currently being evaluated as part of the year end closing process and if material will be discussed in our year end earnings release in March 2010.

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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 2, 2010 we operate 377 stores, which are primarily located in shopping malls and our web site address is www.zumiez.com.

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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