Zumiez Inc

Zumiez Inc. is a specialty retailer offering apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods for young men and women. The company, formed in August 1978 as a Washington State corporation, operates under the brand names Zumiez, Blue Tomato, and Fast Times. It also runs e-commerce websites at zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com, and fasttimes.com.au. As of January 31, 2026, Zumiez Inc. operated a total of 719 stores globally. This includes 561 stores in the United States, 45 in Canada, 85 in Europe, and 28 in Australia. The company expanded its European presence by acquiring Blue Tomato in fiscal 2012, which is a leading European specialty retailer of similar products. In fiscal 2016, Zumiez Inc. further expanded into Australia with the acquisition of Fast Times Skateboarding, an Australian specialty retailer focusing on hardgoods, accessories, apparel, and footwear. Zumiez Inc. employs a sales strategy that integrates its physical stores with its e-commerce platform, recognizing that customers often use both channels together. The company aims to create a distinctive store environment and staffs its stores with knowledgeable sales personnel who are users of the products. This approach is designed to appeal to teenagers and young adults seeking authentic merchandise rooted in action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles, allowing them to express their individuality. The company continuously updates its product mix with new brands, styles, and categories.