The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Zumiez among apparel retail companies — ranked by similarity to what Zumiez actually does, not by market-cap band.
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Zumiez Inc. is an American multinational specialty clothing store founded by Thomas Campion and Gary Haakenson in 1978, and publicly traded since 2005. The company is a specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women. Zumiez markets clothing for action sports, particularly skateboarding, snowboarding, and motocross. Zumiez is based in Lynnwood, Washington. The current president and CEO is Richard Brooks.
Zumiez is an apparel retail company headquartered in Lynnwood, United States. It is publicly listed (ZUMZ) with a market capitalisation of $304M. Xcout tracks 15 named people at Zumiez, including Richard Brooks Jr. (Chief Executive Officer & Director).
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Apparel
Tilly's, Inc. functions as a dedicated retailer specializing in casual apparel, footwear, accessories, and hardgoods. Its primary demographic includes young men and women, as well as boys and girls throughout the United States. Their clothing selection encompasses tops, outerwear, bottoms, and dresses. The accessories line features items such as backpacks, hydration bottles, headwear, sunglasses, small electronic devices and related accessories, handbags, timepieces, and various jewelry pieces. For more active pursuits, their hardgoods inventory includes skateboards, longboards, bicycles, roller-skates, and equipment tailored for snowboarding and surfing. Beyond their own brand offerings, the company also curates and provides a wide assortment of third-party merchandise across these various product categories. As of March 14, 2022, Tilly's maintained a physical presence through 241 retail locations. Customers can also purchase merchandise via their e-commerce platform, tillys.com. Established in 1982, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Irvine, California.
Apparel & Sporting Goods
Quiks, Inc. designs and sells apparel and gear for surf, snow, and adventure sports. The company provides products such as boardshorts, wetsuits, snow clothing, and lifestyle wear for men, women, and boys.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
Globe International Limited, along with its associated companies, specializes in crafting, manufacturing, and distributing tailored clothing, footwear, and durable goods. These offerings cater to the action sports, urban fashion, outdoor activity, and industrial workwear sectors throughout Australasia, North America, Europe, and other global regions. The firm promotes its merchandise under a portfolio of proprietary brands, including Globe, Salty Crew, FXD, DOT BOARDS, MILKBAR BIKES, and Impala Skate. Furthermore, it manages the licensing and distribution of several external brands like Stüssy, Obey, M/SF/T, XLarge, X-Girl, RAEN, CHIMI, SZADE, PRO-TEC, Blind, Almost, enjoi, Girl, Chocolate, Thrasher, and Lakai. Products are made available directly to consumers, via third-party distributors, and through its own retail outlets. Established in 1984, the company's main operations are situated in Port Melbourne, Australia.
Similar apparel retail company
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores of western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories. The firm's products include boots, jeans, accessories, hats, gifts and home products, and work wear. Its brands include Ariat, Wrangler, Lucchese Boots, Idyllwind, and Cinch. The company was founded by Kenneth Meany in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
Apparel & Surfwear
Hurley is an American apparel and surfwear brand that designs and sells boardshorts, swimwear, wetsuits, and casual clothing for men, women, and kids.
Retail & Apparel
City Beach is a fashion and lifestyle retailer offering clothing, footwear, swimwear, and boardsports gear for women, men, and kids.
Apparel
Columbia Sportswear Company, including its various business units, operates as a global enterprise focused on the design, procurement, promotion, and sale of clothing, footwear, gear, and accessories. These products cater to outdoor adventures, active pursuits, and general daily wear. The company's extensive market presence spans across the United States, Latin America, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada. Its offerings support a wide array of activities such as skiing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, camping, hunting, fishing, trail running, water sports, yoga, golf, and adventure travel. The footwear selection is particularly diverse, encompassing lightweight hiking boots, specialized trail running shoes, robust cold-weather boots for snow and ice, water-friendly sandals and shoes, and stylish yet functional casual options for everyday use. These items are marketed under well-known brand names: Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL, and prAna. Distribution occurs through multiple channels, including the company's own network of approximately 455 branded and outlet retail stores (as of December 31, 2021), dedicated brand e-commerce sites, and concession-based arrangements with third parties in outlet and shop-in-shop formats. Furthermore, products are available via independent specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers, large sporting goods chains, department stores, various online merchants, and international distributors. Established in 1938, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Apparel & Sporting Goods
O'Neill is an international surf, snow, and lifestyle brand that designs and sells apparel, wetsuits, and accessories for men, women, and children.
Apparel and Sporting Goods
Fox Racing is a global manufacturer and retailer of motocross, mountain bike, and lifestyle apparel, protective gear, and accessories.
Apparel & Outdoor Recreation
Kuhl is an outdoor clothing and apparel brand specializing in durable pants, jackets, and technical wear for men and women.
Apparel & Footwear
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. is a multinational enterprise specializing in the design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distribution of footwear, apparel, and accessories. Its operations span across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, Canada, and Latin America, managed through its Wolverine Michigan Group and Wolverine Boston Group segments. The company's diverse product range encompasses casual wear, high-performance outdoor and athletic gear, children's shoes, durable industrial work boots and attire, and professional uniform footwear. Wolverine World Wide offers a vast selection of footwear styles, including shoes, boots, and sandals, under well-known brands such as Bates, Cat, Chaco, Harley-Davidson, Hush Puppies, Hytest, Keds, Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, Sweaty Betty, Wolverine, and Stride Rite. Beyond footwear, it also markets Merrell and Wolverine-branded apparel and accessories. The company strategically leverages its brands by licensing them for non-footwear products, which include Hush Puppies apparel, eyewear, watches, socks, handbags, and plush toys; Wolverine eyewear and gloves; and Keds, Saucony, and Sperry apparel. Additionally, Wolverine World Wide produces pigskin leather under proprietary trademarks like Wolverine Warrior Leather, Weather Tight, and All Season Weather Leathers, intended for the footwear industry. The company employs a multi-channel sales approach, utilizing its own brick-and-mortar retail stores and e-commerce sites. Its products reach consumers through department stores, national chains, catalog and specialty retailers, independent stores, uniform suppliers, mass merchants, and government clients, often supported by third-party licensees, distributors, and joint ventures. As of January 1, 2022, Wolverine World Wide maintained 143 physical retail locations and 65 consumer-direct e-commerce platforms. Founded in 1883, the company's headquarters are situated in Rockford, Michigan.
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