Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group announced yesterday the appointment of Rick Blackshaw as president of the Keds brand.  Blackshaw has extensive footwear experience with brands including Converse, Timberland, and the former division of Reebok, Avia, and most recently served as vice president and general manager for the Chuck Taylor All Star Division of Converse, Inc.  He will start in his new role Jan. 24 and succeeds Kristin Kohler Burrows who recently departed  the position to pursue career opportunities closer to her home in New York.

Banana Republic and Trina Turk are proud to announce the debut of the Banana Republic Trina Turk Collection – a limited-edition capsule featuring chic summer essentials inspired by the southern California lifestyle. The collection will be available for purchase in June 2012 and will be carried in all Banana Republic stores in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Japan, Turkey, and Korea as well as online in 24 countries through www.bananarepublic.com, www.bananarepublic.ca, and www.bananarepublic.eu.

"I find myself continually inspired by the cool, modern vibe of southern California and I wanted to bring that spirit to Banana Republic's summer collection," says Simon Kneen, Creative Director. "Trina's signature prints are beloved and embody the aspirational Palm Springs lifestyle, so she was a natural partner for Banana Republic's capsule collection this Summer."

A true reflection of the sophisticated ease of summer, the Banana Republic Trina Turk Collection will bring a harmonious fusion of Trina Turk's distinctive resort inspired aesthetic, translated through the Banana Republic lens of effortless modernity and noticeable quality. The nearly 60-piece collection of women's apparel and accessories features an array of summer must-haves in iconic Trina Turk prints re-imagined in this exclusive capsule of collaborative designs. From flirty dresses to printed swim separates and plush beach towels, items are perfect for the warm days ahead and will help Banana Republic customers effortlessly transition from deskside to poolside and everywhere in-between.

"When we began working together on the collaboration, Simon and I decided early on that the Palm Springs 'cocktails by the pool' lifestyle would be our key inspiration for the colors, styles, and prints," says Turk. "I'm excited to offer this collection of colorful, covetable and unique pieces to Banana Republic customers for summer 2012."

The Banana Republic Trina Turk Collection will be featured in Banana Republic's June advertising campaign, which will appear in select print, online, direct mail and in store.

"I'm as passionate about the great outdoors as I am about Peak Performance.", says the 38-years old. Henrik's background is surely a perfect fit when making clothes for the adventurous as he once reached the North Pole on skis in a record 41 days only.

Henrik Bunge is known for his engaging, authentic and uncompromising leadership: "Together with the organization I want to take Peak Performance from an international to a global brand." Currently he holds the position as Managing Director of Adidas Group Nordic and will join Peak Performance no later than 1^st of May.

Peak Performance has already announced the recruitment of Tobias Sachs as new Sales Director, responsible for Wholesale, Retail, Franchise and e-Commerce. He will take on his new challenges on February 29. From 2002 to 2008 Tobias held different sales positions at Peak Performance.

"As an active person, I can truly identify myself with the brand and its products!" says Tobias, who since 2008 has been Sales Director for J.Lindeberg.

Peak Performance becomes the Official Hahnenkamm Clothing Supplier
After being the Official Clothing Supplier for some of the most important golf tournaments on the European Tour, Peak Performance is now going back to its skiing roots: As of 2013, Peak Performance will become partner to the Kitzbüheler Ski Club and the Official Clothing Supplier of the Hahnenkamm-Rennen - the world's most prestigious downhill race.

"This engagement is a tribute to our heritage and a clear statement about Peak Performance's ambitions within the skiing industry", says Mattias Josander, Marketing Director at Peak Performance.

About Peak Performance :
Peak Performance started with a passion in 1986 in Åre, with a handful of dedicated people who decided to live their dream. Originally a three men ski wear company, Peak Performance has since then become Scandinavia's largest sports fashion brand - operating in more than 20 markets with both General Stores and retail partners.

SOURCE Peak Performance

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R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq: DFZ) plans to announce its second quarter/first half operating results and conduct a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

The Company will issue a news release detailing its performance prior to the market open. Senior management will then discuss its operating results and business outlook during a conference call/webcast planned for 9 a.m. Eastern Time.

To listen via the Internet, log on to http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=84650.

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.

Call replays will be available beginning approximately one hour after the call conclusion and running and through 9 a.m. Eastern Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 at 877.344.7529 (U.S.) and +1.412.317.0088 (international); ask for conference number 10008973. Replays and a written transcript of the call will be posted for up to one year at the Investor Room section of rgbarry.com.

About RG Barry
RG Barry creates and markets great accessories brands and fashionable, solution-oriented products that make life better. Our primary brands include: Dearfoams® slippers www.dearfoams.com; baggallini® handbags, totes and travel accessories www.baggallini.com; and Foot Petals® premium insoles and comfort products www.footpetals.com.  To learn more, visit us at www.rgbarry.com.

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Express, Inc. a specialty retail apparel chain operating more than 600 stores, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference, held at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 8:50 am Eastern Standard Time. Michael Weiss, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Moellering, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Paul Dascoli, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host the presentation. The conference presentation will also be webcast live and available for replay for 90 days at www.express.com/investor.

Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer.  The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions.  The Company currently operates more than 600 retail stores, located primarily in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations across the United States, in Canada and in Puerto Rico and also distributes its products through the Company's e-commerce website, express.com.

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Guess?, Inc. announced today that the Company will be presenting at the 14th Annual ICR XChange Conference at the Miami Beach Fontainbleau in Miami Beach, FL on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The Company will be represented at the conference by Michael Prince, Chief Operating Officer and Dennis Secor, Chief Financial Officer.  

The presentation will also be available via live webcast.  Interested parties can access the event at investors.guess.com.  The webcast will be available for 30 days following the conference.

Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, footwear and other related consumer products.  Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world.  As of October 29, 2011, the Company directly operated 495 retail stores in the United States and Canada and 232 retail stores in Europe, Asia and Latin America.  The Company's licensees and distributors operated an additional 790 retail stores outside of the United States and Canada. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.

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