R.G. Barry Corporation named Nancy Coons president of its Dearfoams brand.
Coons joins the company from her own Massachusetts-based brand consulting business. She previously has managed apparel businesses at the executive level for companies including New Balance, Oakley, Inc. and Nike, Inc. She has also worked in merchandising for companies including Walt Disney and Limited Brands.
“We are very excited to have someone of Nancy's caliber joining our team,” said R.G. Barry President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Tunney. “As we broaden the Dearfoams presence domestically and begin expanding into international markets, her strong global merchandising experience and branding vision are going to be tremendous assets. We believe that Nancy's leadership can also significantly complement the multi-million dollar, multi-year Dearfoams advertising and branding campaign that was launched in February.”
Coons, a graduate of The Ohio State University, will be based at the Company's suburban Columbus headquarters.
