The Wet Seal, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTSLA) announced that the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss fourth quarter Fiscal 2011 results, followed by a question and answer session.

R.G. Barry Corporation 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.

Ross Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROST) today reported sales for the four weeks ended January 28, 2012 of $483 million, an increase of 10% over the $441 million in sales for the four weeks ended January 29, 2011. Same store sales for the four weeks ended January 28, 2012 grew 5% on top of 3% and 8% gains in the prior two years.

For the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, sales rose 12% to $2.398 billion, from $2.145 billion for the 13 weeks ended January 29, 2011.  Comparable store sales for the quarter ended January 28, 2012 increased 7% on top of 4% and 10% growth in the fourth quarters of 2010 and 2009, respectively. 

For the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012, sales grew 9% to $8.608 billion, compared to $7.866 billion in sales for the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2011.  Comparable store sales for the 2011 fiscal year rose 5% on top of 5% and 6% increases in fiscal 2010 and 2009.

Michael Balmuth, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Sales for both January and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 were well ahead of our expectations as our wide assortments of compelling name-brand bargains continue to appeal to today's value-focused consumers.  Juniors, Shoes and Children's were the strongest merchandise categories during the month, while Florida and the Mid-Atlantic were the top performing regions."

Board of Directors Approves 27% Quarterly Dividend Increase
The Company announced that its Board of Directors recently approved a 27% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $.14 per common share, payable on March 30, 2012 to stockholders of record as of February 17, 2012.

In commenting, Mr. Balmuth said, "Our strong financial position and anticipated future cash flows allow us to continue to enhance stockholder returns through both our dividend and share repurchase programs. The higher dividend announced today represents the eighteenth consecutive annual increase since our dividend program was initiated in 1994.  In addition, we are pleased to report that during 2011 we repurchased a total of 11.3 million shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $450 million. We expect to complete as planned the remaining $450 million repurchase authorization in fiscal year 2012."   

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Estimates
Based on January sales and margin results, the Company is raising its profit forecast for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012, with earnings per share now estimated to be in the range of $.84 to $.85.  These projected results would represent a 22% to 23% increase over the $.69 for the 13 weeks ended January 29, 2011.  For the 52 weeks ended January 28, 2012, earnings per share are estimated to grow 23% to 24% to $2.85 to $2.86, up from $2.31 for the 2010 fiscal year ended January 29, 2011. All share and per share figures reflect the Company's recent two-for-one stock split. 

Fiscal 2012 Guidance
For the 52 weeks ending January 26, 2013, the Company is forecasting same store sales to grow 1% to 2% on top of 5% gains in each of the prior two years. For the 53 weeks ending February 2, 2013 the Company projects earnings per share of $3.12 to $3.27.  This guidance range represents forecasted earnings per share growth of 9% to 14% on top of an estimated 23% to 24% increase for 2011 and 31% and 52% gains in 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company estimates the extra week in fiscal year 2012 will benefit earnings per share by approximately $.08 to $.09.

For the 13 weeks ending April 28, 2012, comparable store sales also are forecast to increase 1% to 2% on top of 3% and 10% increases in the first quarters of 2011 and 2010.  Earnings per share for the first quarter of 2012 are projected to be in the range of $.82 to $.86, up from $.74 in the prior year.  This guidance reflects forecasted EPS growth of 11% to 16% on top of 28% and 61% increases in the first quarters of 2011 and 2010.

In conclusion, Mr. Balmuth noted, "We are extremely pleased with both our sales and earnings growth in 2011, especially considering that they were achieved on top of exceptional increases over the past three years.  We believe these outstanding multi-year gains continue to be driven by the strong execution of our resilient off-price business model. Additionally, our long-term record of delivering consistent growth in both healthy and more challenging economic climates gives us the confidence to continue to project respectable increases in both comparable store sales and earnings per share in 2012 and beyond."

Additional recorded information concerning today's press release and the Company's future outlook can be accessed by calling 203-369-3930, PIN # 589220 from 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on February 2, 2012 through 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on February 3, 2012. A transcript of these comments will also be available in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.rossstores.com. 

The Company expects to report February 2012 sales on Thursday, March 1, 2012 and final fourth quarter 2011 earnings results on Thursday, March 15, 2012. 

Last year, thousands entered. And thousands more voted, tweeted, and watched as five amazing finalists squared off against one another in a series of nail-biting blogging, styling, and reporting challenges until Refinery29's Search for The Next Big Style Blogger reached its thrilling conclusion. Now, Refinery29's most popular original contest is back—and better than ever.

Refinery29, the award-winning online destination for all things fashion, shopping, and personal style, is calling for its millions of users to raise the stakes in the style blogging community by entering the Second Annual Search for The Next Big Style Blogger—the only online competition that starts with just a laptop and a camera and ends in the New York City headquarters of Refinery29 or as a style ambassador for Bar III, the high-profile fashion brand sold only at Macy's.

Launching Tuesday January 31, 2012, Refinery29's style-savvy readers can nominate themselves in this inspiring contest by simply submitting a photo and blog entry showcasing their original work at styleblogger.refinery29.com. From there, Refinery29's top editors will narrow the field to five finalists who will compete against each other over the following weeks in a series of challenges testing their skills in breaking fashion news, whipping up unique looks, street-style stalking, and more. Regular features will cover each phase of the Search for The Next Big Style Blogger contest at Refinery29.com, where readers and fans can vote for their favorite finalists.

Ultimately, one contestant chosen by Refinery29's editors will win the Grand Prize – $1,000, a week-long trip to New York City, and a guest blogger role with Refinery29. First Prize—chosen by the team at Bar III—will represent the brand in a nationwide tour of America's best flea markets for summer shopping. Finally, the contestant with the most votes from Refinery29's readers will win the People's Choice Award. Winners will be announced at the end of March.

Refinery29's search for the Next Big Style Blogger kicks off Tuesday January 31, 2012.

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The Jones Group Inc. (NYSE: JNY) is scheduled to release fourth quarter and full year 2011 financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. The Company will host a conference call with management at 8:30 am eastern time. To participate in the call, please dial 412-858-4600.

The conference call will be webcast and made available through the Company's website at www.jonesgroupinc.com. The call will also be recorded and made available through February 16, 2012. The recorded call may be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 (International 412-317-0088). Enter account number 10008702.

Sooner Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOON) (the "Company"), announced that it has changed its name to Flying Eagle PU Technical Corporation and completed a reverse stock split on a 1-for-18.29069125 shares basis. The Company's stock symbol on the NASDAQ Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board will also be changed from "SOON" to "FEPU."

Under the Company's restated certificate of incorporation filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State, 18.29069125 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding were combined and changed into one share of common stock. Any resulting fractional share was rounded up to the next higher whole number.  The reverse stock split affects all issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common stock immediately prior to the effective date of the reverse stock split.  On January 30, 2012, the split-adjusted shares of the Company's common stock will trade under the symbol "SOOND" for 20 trading days to signify that the reverse stock split has occurred.  Thereafter, the "D" will be removed and the new symbol will be "FEPU".  In addition, as a result of the reverse stock split, in accordance to the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock, each share of Series A Preferred Stock issued and outstanding automatically converted into 1,000 shares of common stock (on a post reverse stock basis), resulting in the automatic conversion of 19,200 shares of Series A Preferred Stock of the Company into approximately 19,200,000 shares of common stock of the Company.

Mr. Ang Kang Han, President of the Company stated, "We believe our new name Flying Eagle PU Corporation better reflects our brand and business operations. In addition, the symbol change will help our shareholders and potential shareholders identify our stock with our Company."

About the Company

The Company, located in Fujian province, is a leading producer of synthetic polyurethane leather ("PU leather") for the shoe industry in China.  The Company's primary business is to design, manufacture and distribute PU leather.  The Company also manufactures flip-flops and slippers for sale in China and abroad.  For its high performance series, the Company uses high-density nonwoven fabric as base cloth because of its superior hydrolysis resistance, peel and tear strength, durability and air and moisture permeability.  High performance PU leather is mainly used to make high-grade athletic shoes.  The Company is located in ShiShi City, Fujian, close to Quanzhou - China's largest production base for sports shoes, sneakers and casual shoes.  In this one region alone, there are more than 3,000 shoe manufacturers producing over 1 billion shoes annually located in close proximity.

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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.

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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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Oxford Industries, Inc. today announced the Company will be presenting at the 14^th Annual ICR XChange Conference being held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, FL.

The Company's presentation is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be broadcast on the Internet and can be accessed via the Oxford website at www.oxfordinc.com.

Oxford Industries, Inc. is an international apparel design, sourcing and marketing company featuring a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Oxford's brands include Tommy Bahama^®, Lilly Pulitzer^®, Ben Sherman^®, Oxford Golf^®, Arnold Brant^® and Billy London^®. The Company also holds exclusive licenses to produce and sell certain product categories under the Kenneth Cole^®, Geoffrey Beene^®, Dockers^® and Ike Behar^® labels. The Company operates retail stores, restaurants and Internet websites. The Company also has license arrangements with select third parties to produce and sell certain product categories under its Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Ben Sherman brands. Oxford's wholesale customers include department stores, specialty stores, national chains, specialty catalogs and Internet retailers. Oxford's stock has traded on the New York Stock Exchange since 1964 under the symbol OXM.

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This January, California Sports Company K-Swiss will encourage women to get in shape post-holidays with the launch of "The Party's Over" ad campaign featuring America's Toughest Trainer Jillian Michaels. In partnership with Lady Foot Locker, the New Year's campaign will highlight the new Blade-Max™ Technology series of performance footwear through TV spots, Facebook, and in-store displays nationwide beginning January 2, 2012.

In the 30-second spot airing on select NBC-owned and affiliate stations, Bravo and E!, Jillian Michaels is shown wearing a 1950s-inspired cocktail dress and heels as she says goodbye to her last party guest. Immediately after the door closes, Jillian announces "the party's over," throws away sweets and changes into her K-Swiss Blade-Max shoes and signature fitness apparel. To complement the commercial, Jillian will also offer workout tips via exclusive web videos hosted on K-Swiss and Lady Foot Locker Facebook pages.

Lady Foot Locker will support the campaign via in-store displays and promotions. Customers can enter to win a trip for two to visit Jillian Michaels on set in Hollywood and a K-Swiss gear package. Additionally, Lady Foot Locker will provide a gift-with-purchase of Jillian Michaels' workout DVD "Killer Buns & Thighs," while supplies last.

Blade-Max is a proprietary performance technology that provides maximum cushioning across activities from cross-training, running or just hitting the gym. Using athlete-engineered bladed Superfoam®, a space-age energy-return foam that resists compression and lasts longer, Blade-Max provides progressive cushioning and ultimate comfort. K-Swiss Blade-Max shoes will be available at Lady Foot Locker stores nationwide and at www.ladyfootlocker.com/kswiss.

About K-Swiss

Founded more than forty years ago in Van Nuys, California, K-Swiss (NASDAQ: KSWS) introduced the first all-leather tennis shoe, the K-Swiss "Classic" in 1966. Since its inception, K-Swiss has rooted itself in California Sport with an aim to be the most inspiring and innovative sports brand in the market. Today the company offers performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel for several categories under its California Sports umbrella including Tennis Heritage, California Fit (Running, Triathlon and Fitness) and California Youth. K-Swiss also designs, develops and markets footwear under the Palladium brand, and owns the FORM Athletics brand. For more information about K-Swiss, visit www.kswiss.com, @KSwiss on Twitter, and Facebook/KSwiss.

About Lady Foot Locker

Lady Foot Locker is a part of Foot Locker, Inc., a specialty athletic retailer that operates approximately 3,400 stores in 22 countries in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Through its Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Footaction, Champs Sports and CCS retail stores, as well as its direct-to-customer channel Footlocker.com/Eastbay/CCS, the Company is the leading provider of athletic footwear and apparel. For more information about Lady Foot Locker, visit www.ladyfootlocker.com and Facebook/ladyfootlocker.

Revelry Brands (Revelry), a Boulder-based investment firm focused on providing growth-stage private equity to unique, innovative businesses in the natural foods and consumer products categories, announced today that it has acquired the Berkeley-based apparel company, PACT Apparel, Inc.

The transaction, which closed on December 21, 2011, represents the first acquisition by Revelry Brands since its founding in 2009. Revelry's other investments include Only Natural Pet Store, EVOL Foods, Siggi's Dairy, and Data Garden.

"Revelry's acquisition of PACT extends our reach into LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) consumer categories," said Brendan Synnott, Founder of Revelry Brands. Our unique understanding of the natural foods consumer coupled with our experience building strong, growth-oriented teams will allow us to accelerate growth through new distribution in the medium-term, and build an innovative apparel lifestyle platform in the long-term."

In the next 18 months, Revelry will focus on building the PACT team, new product development and strategically expanding distribution.

Jason Kibbey and Jeff Denby founded PACT in 2009. The two wanted to develop an apparel company with a line of premium organic cotton basics that offers consumers sustainably manufactured products connected to powerful social and environmental causes while still being beautifully designed, luxurious in fit, and accessible in price. PACT launched its first product line, organic cotton underwear for men and women, in 2009.  In 2011, Pact expanded its product line to include men and women's t-shirts and socks. All products give back to causes; past non-profit partners have included Sierra Club, Oceana, Citizen Effect, and more. This season, PACT teamed up with Architecture for Humanity to support the design and construction of a workhouse for a cooperative of 15 fishermen in Shizugawa, a Japanese town nearly destroyed by the earthquake and resulting tsunami in March.

About Revelry Brands
Revelry Brands is an investment firm focused on providing growth-stage private equity to unique, innovative businesses in the natural foods and consumer products categories. Our companies have management teams with proven track records, innovative offerings, and authentic stories that translate into successful lifestyle brands. Revelry's commitment to investing hands-on operational expertise alongside our investment capital allows us to work with exceptional people and companies who are truly looking for a partner.  

Founded in 2009, Revelry Brands is led by the former co-founder and CEO of Bear Naked and is advised by a seasoned team of financial stalwarts and LOHAS industry innovators. Revelry Brands is based in Boulder, CO. Please visit www.revelrybrands.com for more information.