PICKERINGTON, Ohio,
Jan. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RG
Barry Brands (NASDAQ: DFZ) has
named Jeff Cosgrove to head its Foot
Petals Business Unit, effective immediately.
Mr. Cosgrove has most recently served as the Company's Vice
President, Sales & Merchandising and Off-Price Channel
Sales.
"Jeff has filled several critical sales and merchandising roles
with us since joining our team in November
2008, and we believe he is the right leader to drive
continued growth in our comfort insert business while aligning that
business with the vast changes currently taking place in the retail
marketplace," said Greg Tunney,
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Foot Petals founder Tina Aldatz
added, "Having worked with Jeff, I am excited about his balanced
background with both large footwear brands and as an entrepreneur.
His unique skill set and leadership experience will allow our team
to grow the business while maintaining the original designer vision
of providing comfort solutions that allow women to wear the shoes
they love."
Cosgrove brings extensive senior level management experience to
his new role including stints as Executive Vice President of Easy
Spirit brand Sales and Operations at US Shoe and Executive Vice
President Marketing and Sales while at Rockport. He also held sales positions with
Wolverine Worldwide and Brown Shoe. Cosgrove is a graduate of
Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, and will continue to be
based at RG Barry's suburban Columbus headquarters.
About RG Barry
RG Barry creates and markets
accessories brands and fashionable, solution-oriented products for
a great life. In addition to Foot Petals, our primary brands
include Dearfoams slippers dearfoams.com; and baggallini handbags,
totes and travel accessories baggallini.com. To learn more,
visit us at rgbarry.com.
SOURCE RG Barry Brands