R.G. Barry Names Jay Smith to Top China Sourcing Post
February 12 2010 - 3:31PM
PR Newswire (US)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accessories
footwear marketer R.G. Barry Corporation (NASDAQ:DFZ) has named
veteran product development, sourcing and marketing professional
Jay Smith its China-based Vice President of Sourcing. Mr. Smith
most recently was a principal with Asian Partners Ltd., a
China-based brand consultancy, product development and sourcing
firm. During his 25-year career, he has also held executive
positions with companies including Blue Ribbon Sports, Ked's, New
Balance, Brooks Athletic Shoes, Reebok, L.A. Gear and Voit Sports.
"Jay's background and experience fits perfectly with the needs
resulting from the expansion of our operations in China and our
move from Hong Kong to the mainland," said Glenn Evans, R.G. Barry
Corporation Senior Vice President of Global Operations. "A manager
of Jay's quality and background will be critically important as we
identify and develop strategic sourcing options in Asia that will
maximize our overall performance and long-term profitability."
Smith is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of New
Hampshire and holds a graduate degree in marketing from
Northwestern University. About R.G. Barry Corporation R.G. Barry
Corporation, the Dearfoams® company, is one of the world's leading
developers and marketers of accessory footwear. Visit us online at
http://www.rgbarry.com/ to learn more about our business.
DATASOURCE: R.G. Barry Corporation CONTACT: Roy Youst - Director
Investor & Corporate Communications of R.G. Barry Corporation,
+1-614-729-7275 Web Site: http://www.rgbarry.com/
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