1 insider bought €117k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest by ELLIS ADAM CHRISTOPHER, filed 28 Sept 2026.
Zumiez Inc, founded in 1978, is a Retail & Commerce company based in Lynnwood, United States. Its directors and officers file their transactions with SEC (Form 4). From 22 October 2025 to 22 October 2026, the disclosure feed for Zumiez Inc logged 33 filings by 8 insiders.
The record shows 1 purchase on the open market worth €117k, made by 1 insider, against 9 sales worth €1.3M by 5 insiders. Taken together, the sales exceed the purchases by €1.2M. Buying on the open market means paying the going price with one's own funds, a different act from receiving shares as pay. Among those who bought: 1 chief executive. The largest single trade was a sale of €242k by Smith Travis, published on 9 December 2025.
For context, the typical company on the same exchange (median of 3,171 companies) published 24 filings over the same period, against 33 filings here. Over the whole record (from 2016), the tally stands at 5 purchases and 175 sales. For the fiscal year to 31 January 2026, the annual 10-K puts revenue at 929.1 m USD and net income at 13.4 m USD.
The last insider purchase was made public on 28 September 2026, 25 days ago. Typically, a trade is published a median of 1 day after it takes place. For comparison, the SEC allows two business days to file a Form 4. A sale on its own says little: insiders also sell to pay tax, fund a purchase or diversify.
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Zumiez Inc. is a specialized retailer listed on the NASDAQ market in the United States (United States), focused on a niche within discretionary retail: apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods tied to skateboarding, snowboarding, action sports, and streetwear-led youth culture. The company was formed in August 1978 as a Washington State corporation and is headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, where it also owns its home office site. Its model is built around a distinct in-store and online shopping experience aimed at younger consumers who value individuality, subculture credibility, and product curation rather than mass-market breadth. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001318008/000119312526104063/zumz-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
From a historical standpoint, Zumiez evolved from a small specialty retail concept into an international platform. The group operates under the Zumiez, Blue Tomato, and Fast Times banners, enabling it to address multiple geographies and customer cohorts. Blue Tomato was acquired in fiscal 2012 to expand the company’s European footprint, while Fast Times Skateboarding was acquired in fiscal 2016 to strengthen its position in Australia. These transactions were important in shaping Zumiez from a U.S.-centric chain into a multi-region specialty retailer, although North America remains the core of the business. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001318008/000119312526104063/zumz-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
As of January 31, 2026, Zumiez operated 719 stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The company complements its store base with e-commerce platforms including zumiez.com, zumiez.ca, blue-tomato.com, and fasttimes.com.au. This omnichannel structure is a key competitive advantage: it allows the company to serve customers through both physical and digital channels, reinforce brand discovery, and manage inventory and product storytelling across markets. In a highly competitive retail landscape, Zumiez differentiates itself through niche positioning, strong lifestyle branding, and a curated assortment rather than scale alone. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001318008/000119312526104063/zumz-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
The company’s core business lines are concentrated in youth-oriented apparel and hardgoods associated with skate, snowboard, surf, BMX, and adjacent streetwear communities. Its merchandising strategy is designed to preserve the feel of an independent specialty shop, supported by high-energy store teams and a product mix that emphasizes brands and categories resonating with its target audience. Geographically, the business is still weighted toward the United States, but its Canadian, European, and Australian operations add diversification and some exposure to international consumer trends. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001318008/000119312526104063/zumz-20260131.htm?utm_source=openai))
Recent developments underline a company that is still actively managing its mix and customer experience in a challenging retail environment. In fiscal 2025, management highlighted improving sales trends during the second quarter, particularly in North America, and said it expected roughly six new store openings for the year, with most of them in North America and one in Australia. By late November 2025, the company operated 728 stores, indicating continued modest network expansion. For investors, Zumiez represents a focused specialty-retail name with an established brand identity, meaningful but contained international exposure, and ongoing execution around merchandising, omnichannel retailing, and store productivity. ([ir.zumiez.com](https://ir.zumiez.com/news-releases/news-release-details/zumiez-inc-announces-fiscal-2025-second-quarter-results?utm_source=openai))
Headquarters: Lynnwood, United States · Founded: 1978 · Wikipedia article
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 929.1 m USD | 13.4 m USD | 0.78 USD | 10-K |
| Feb 2025 | 889.2 m USD | -1.7 m USD | -0.09 USD | 10-K |
| Feb 2024 | 875.5 m USD | -62.6 m USD | -3.25 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2023 | 958.4 m USD | 21.0 m USD | 1.08 USD | 10-K |
| Jan 2022 | 1.18 bn USD | 119.3 m USD | 4.85 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.