About

Why Dearfoams Slippers?

In 1947, Dearfoams pioneered foam-cushioned slippers that delivered the ultimate in comfort. More than 60 years (and nearly one billion pairs) later, people still love the indulgent comfort, fashionable styles, and exceptional quality every pair of Dearfoams provides.

It's easy to explain why everyone loves their Dearfoams: Soft, warm fabrics and extra cushioning that make your feet feel cozy and pampered. A mix of timeless and trend-right designs and colors, so you can always find a pair of women's or men's slippers that fit your personal style. And premium-quality features too numerous to mention that ensure the better comfort, fit and durability (including machine washable slippers) you expect from a trusted brand like Dearfoams.

What is hard to describe - but easy to feel - is that "comfort moment" when you slip on Dearfoams. You're instantly more relaxed. Somehow more peaceful. Lost in the curl-up-your-toes, stretch-out-your-back, sink-into-the-sofa comfort that seems to put your mind and body totally at ease.

Whatever you call it, you should experience it. Indulge your feet in Dearfoams' foam-cushioned bliss. In other words, make yourself comfortable.

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CORPORATE OVERVIEW

R.G. Barry Corporation is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of accessory footwear, a retail category led by slippers, but one that also encompasses sandals, flip-flops, hybrid and active fashion footwear, slipper socks and hosiery.

Our mission is to provide the world's feet with the best comfort, in today's styles, with uncompromising quality for the accessory footwear and slipper marketplace. Since our founding more than 63 year ago, we have provided comfort footwear for more than a billion pairs of feet.

Our products are sold across a broad spectrum of retailers under a variety of proprietary, licensed and private label brand names including:

• Dearfoams®, the world's most recognized slipper brand
• DF Men® and DF Women® slippers sold primarily through Wal-Mart stores
• Terrasoles® award winning, eco-friendly hybrid comfort footwear
• Levi's® brand licensed slippers and sandals for men, women and children
• Superga® licensed canvas active/fashion footwear for men, women and children
• Nautica® licensed slippers and accessory footwear

We offer consumers unparalleled comfort and value in accessory footwear. We offer our retailing partners value-added core competencies not available from other accessory footwear resources including: world-class design and product development; sourcing quality and value; consumer brand marketing; retail category management; supply chain and logistics; and relationship building.

R.G. Barry Corporation has been a publicly-traded company since 1962. Our common shares are listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol DFZ. Visit us at www.rgbarry.com to learn more about our growing company.

BACKGROUND

R.G. Barry Corporation has grown and changed many times since its founding in the 1940s as a maker of detachable shoulder pads for women's clothing. In 2005, R.G. Barry Corporation reestablished its position of industry leadership with the completion of a successful 2-year turnaround of its business. The Turnaround Management Association, an international organization of business turnaround specialists, named R.G. Barry Corporation its 2006 mid-sized turnaround of the year, and our success story has been reported on by numerous financial, trade and general publications including Time magazine (6/4/2007).

Some of the world's best retailers have recently recognized our leadership. In 2008, Wal-Mart U.S. selected us as the category manager and sole supplier for their sizable replenishment slipper business. Our Utopia™ brand men's slippers team was named Target Corporation's 2008 Vendor of the Year in the men's essentials area. Kohl's Corporation named R.G. Barry and the Dearfoams® brand "Best In Class - Accessories" for 2008. And, Sears Holdings Corporation presented our Dearfoams® team with its coveted "Partners in Progress" award.

Visit us at www.rgbarry.com for more information about our growing company.