EX-99.1 2 a5263684ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Zumiez Inc. Reports October 2006 Sales Results Net Sales Increased 50.9% to $19.9 Million October 2006 Comparable Store Sales Increased 15.9% EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--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 October 28, 2006 increased 50.9% to $19.9 million, compared to $13.2 million for the four-week period ended October 29, 2005. The company's comparable store sales increased 15.9% for the four-week period, versus a comparable store sales increase of 10.0% in the year ago period. To hear the Zumiez prerecorded October sales message, please dial (877) 519-4471 or (973) 341-3080, followed by the conference identification number #6130350. 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. We currently operate 233 stores, which are primarily located in shopping malls and our web site address is www.zumiez.com. CONTACT: Zumiez Inc. Brenda Morris Chief Financial Officer 425-551-1564 or Investor: Integrated Corporate Relations Chad Jacobs/David Griffith 203-682-8200