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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
R.G. BARRY CORPORATION COMPLETES BAGGALLINI ACQUISITION
(PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Friday, April 1, 2011) Accessory products and slipper marketer R.G. Barry
Corporation (Nasdaq:DFZ) Thursday finalized its purchase of the principal assets of Portland,
OR-based handbag and travel accessories marketer baggallini, Inc.
The previously disclosed $33.75 million cash purchase will be the topic of a special investor
conference call/webcast at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today.
To listen via the Internet, log on to
http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=77847 .
The conference call will also be available at 800.860.2442 (U.S.) and +1.412.858.4600
(international) until five minutes before starting time.
Replays and a written transcript of the call will be posted for up to one year at the Investor Room
section of the Company’s Website <www.rgbarry.com>.
baggallini functional handbags, tote bags and travel accessories are sold through a network of
thousands of full-price specialty and independent retailers, boutiques, travels stores, catalogs
and on-line retailers.
About R.G. Barry Corporation
R.G. Barry Corporation creates and markets lifestyle brands and products that are functional,
fashionable and touch consumers. Our brands also include: Dearfoams, the world’s best-known slipper
brand and Foot Petals premium insoles and comfort products.
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Contact:
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Roy Youst | ||||
| Director Investor & Corporate Communications | |||||
| 614.729.7225 | |||||
| ryoust@rgbarry.com | |||||
13405 Yarmouth Road NW, Pickerington OH 43147 / 614.864.6400 • 800.848.7560 / rgbarry.com
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