Zumiez same store sales increased 3.3% in October, the company reported this afternoon.
In October 2010, same stores sales increased 21.5%.
Comps by week were:
1. +4.9%
2. +0.2%
3. +2.1%
4. +6.3%
Dollars per transaction increased, while comparable store transactions decreased.
Strong categories: Men’s, Footwear, Junior’s.
Weak categories: Accessories, Hardgoods, Boys’.
Third quarter same store sales: up 6% vs. a 14.4% increase in Q3 of 2010.
Year-to-date same store sales: up 8.3% vs. an 11.3% increase in Q3 of 2010.
Total stores: 442