R.G. Barry to launch Nautica footwear
American accessory footwear company R.G. Barry Corporation has sealed as an exclusive three-year North American licensing agreement with lifestyle apparel company Nautica Apparel, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Sportswear, Inc., to develop the first men’s, women’s and children’s slippers under the Nautica and J-Class brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
As a result of the agreement R.G. Barry has named Susan Smith as vice-president Sales to oversee the new licensed brands. Prior to this appointment she was a national accounts manager based in the R.G. Barry’s New York City sales office.