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Article: R.G. Barry Corporation
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- International Directory of Company Histories
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R.G. Barry Corporation
13405 Yarmouth Road N.W.
Pickerington, Ohio 43147-9257
U.S.A.
Telephone: (614) 864-6400
Toll Free: (800) 848-7560
Fax: (614) 866-9787
Web site:
http://www.rgbarry.com
Public Compan
y
Incorporated:
1947
Employees:
2,600
Sales:
$149.4 million (2000)
Stock Exchanges:
New York
Ticker Symbol:
RGB
NAIC:
316212 House Slipper Manufacturing; 31332 Fabric Coating Mills; 316219 Other Footwear Manufacturing
R.G. Barry Corporation operates as the leading manufacturer and marketer of comfort footwear. Controlling nearly 40 percent of the U.S. slipper market, the firm became well known for brands such as Angel Treads
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the first foam-cushioned, washable slipper, created in 1949
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