Target Honors R.G. Barry as Men's Essentials Vendor of the Year

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Source: R.G. Barry Corporation Target Honors R.G. Barry as Men's Essentials Vendor of the Year Accessory Footwear Marketer Receives Third Major Vendor Award
PICKERINGTON, Ohio, May 19, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- R.G. BarryCorporation and its Utopia(tm) brand men's slippers team have beennamed Target Corporation's Vendor of the Year in the men'sessentials area.
Presenting the award during a luncheon recently in Minneapolis,Target officials cited R.G. Barry's attention to detail, consistentfollow-up and commitment to shipping on time and complete amongreasons for the honor.
"We are thrilled," said R.G. Barry Corporation Vice President -National Accounts Greg Ackard, who accepted the award. "Therelentless drive of our entire Utopia team to succeed has made ourrelationship with Target Corporation very successful. It's greatthat our team's hard work is being recognized. We certainlyappreciate this award and look forward to continuing ourpartnership with Target Corporation, one of the world's best retailorganizations."
R.G. Barry developed its Utopia(tm) brand in 2004 exclusively forTarget Corporation.
The Target award was the Company's third major vendor honor in lessthan 12 months. Kohl's Corporation named R.G. Barry and itsDearfoams(r) brand "Best In Class - Accessories" on April 1 at itsannual vendor summit in Menomonee Falls, Wis.; and in June, theCompany was one of a select group of suppliers named to receive the"Partners in Progress" award from Sears Holdings Corporation.
About R.G. Barry Corporation
R.G. Barry Corporation, the Dearfoams company, (Nasdaq:DFZ) is oneof the world's leading developers and marketers of accessoryfootwear. Visit us on line at ( www.rgbarry.com ) to learn more about our business.