Zumiez strategies for 2010 and beyond

<p><em><strong>Plus, what is working in stores, how the company is tackling weak hardgoods and junior's sales, and why the company is feeling optimistic.</strong></em><strong> </strong></p> <p>Zumiez plans to build on its momentum from the back half of the year with an increasing emphasis on growing top line sales.</p> <p>The company outlined several initiatives and gave interesting details about its business during an earnings conference call this afternoon, including the continued importance of small brands at its stores.</p>