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Zumiez competitors & alternatives

ZUMZApparel RetailLynnwood, United States

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.

$304MMarket cap
9,000Employees
12Competitors listed

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About Zumiez

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 at a glance

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).

Zumiez leadership

  • Richard Brooks Jr.Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Adam Christopher EllisPresident of International
  • Christopher Codington WorkChief Financial Officer
  • Erin Denise WendteChief Commercial Officer
  • Chris K. VisserChief Legal Officer & Secretary
  • Thomas D. CampionCo-Founder & Chairman

9 more named people on record for Zumiez, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

Top 12 Zumiez competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Zumiez by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Columbia Sportswear CompanyCOLM · ApparelPortland, United States
61% matchPublicAI 4/100Green 4/100

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.

Market cap$2.9B
Employees9,780
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Wolverine World Wide, Inc.WWW · Apparel & FootwearRockford, United States
61% matchPublic

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.

Market cap$1.6B
Employees3,100
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