Tumi Inc.
| Company type | Public (until 2016), Subsidiary (after 2016) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Luggage and travel bags |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Founder | Charlie Clifford |
| Headquarters | Edison , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jerome Griffith (CEO), Joseph R. Gromek (Chairman of the Board, from 2013) |
| Products | Luggage, travel bags, belts, pens, electronic equipment |
| Parent | Samsonite (since 2016) |
| Website | tumi |
Tumi Holdings, Inc. specializes in producing premium-quality luggage and travel bags, with its headquarters situated in Edison, New Jersey. Established in 1975 by Charlie Clifford, the brand takes its name from the Peruvian ceremonial tumi knife. From 2004 until its 2012 initial public offering, ownership of Tumi was held by Doughty Hanson & Co..
Recognized for their signature black-on-black ballistic nylon material, Tumi's products are distributed via select department stores, specialty retailers, more than 120 dedicated Tumi outlets, and approximately 200 shops globally.
Beyond luggage, the company markets various accessories including belts, pens, and electronic equipment. In 2006, Tumi partnered with designer Anish Kapoor to introduce the PowerPack Backpack, which incorporated solar technology to charge electronic devices. That same year, Tumi entered into a licensing partnership with Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, launching a co-branded product line available through both companies’ retail channels.
Every Tumi bag is equipped with a metal identification plate featuring a distinct 20-digit code linked to the Tumi Tracer program, designed to assist in recovering lost items.
In 2004, the London-based private equity firm Doughty Hanson acquired Tumi for $276 million. Following this acquisition, product pricing decreased and the lifetime warranty was adjusted to a five-year period; however, lifetime repair and service options remain accessible, potentially with associated costs.
Jerome Griffith assumed the role of CEO in 2009. On April 19, 2012, Tumi completed its public offering on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TUMI. Joseph R. Gromek was appointed Chairman of the Board in December 2013.
On March 4, 2016, Samsonite purchased Tumi in an all-cash deal valued at $1.8 billion, forming a dominant entity within the global travel lifestyle market.
In November 2019, Tumi was designated as the official luggage partner for McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive. The company inaugurated its first flagship retail location in China in July 2025.
Website
| Region | Country | Domain name | Since |
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| rowspan="1" Template:Rh2 class="rh heading table-rh" | Oceania | Template:Rh class="table-rh" | Australia | tumi.com.au | July 2010 |
| rowspan="2" Template:Rh2 class="rh heading table-rh" | Asia | Template:Rh class="table-rh" | Malaysia | tumi.my | July 2010 |
| Template:Rh class="table-rh" | Singapore | tumi.sg | March 1997 |