Zumiez Inc.'s comparable store sales decreased 14.8% for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2009, versus a comparable store sales increase of 1.7% in the year ago period ended Feb. 2, 2008. Total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 31, 2009 decreased 2.0% to approximately $20.3 million, compared to approximately $20.7 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 2, 2008.
 
Based on better than expected sales and margins for the fourth quarter, the company expects to be at the high end of its previously announced diluted earnings per share guidance range of 52 cents to 57 cents for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2009.