ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ to Present at the Tenth Annual ICR XChange Conference

GREENSBORO, N.C.--

ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ Corporation (NYSE: ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿C) today announced that Eric Wiseman, President & CEO, and Bob Shearer, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will present on behalf of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ Corporation at the 10th Annual ICR XChange Conference on Wednesday, January 16th at 8:25 a.m. PST in Dana Point, California.

The presentation will be simultaneously broadcast on the Internet and can be accessed via the ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ website at .

About ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿

ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler(R), Lee(R), Riders(R), The North Face(R), Vans(R), Reef(R), Eagle Creek(R), Eastpak(R), JanSport(R), Napapijri(R), Nautica(R), Kipling(R), John Varvatos(R), 7 For All Mankind(R), lucy(R), Majestic(R) , Lee Sport(R) and Red Kap(R).

ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, .

Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this release include ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s reliance on a small number of large customers; the financial strength of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s customers; changing fashion trends and consumer demand; increasing pressure on margins; ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s ability to implement its growth strategy; ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s ability to successfully integrate and grow acquisitions; ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s ability to maintain information technology systems; stability of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s suppliers of ethical business practices; ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s management; ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; maintenance by ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s licensees and distributors of the value of ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s brands; the overall level of consumer spending; general economic conditions and other factors affecting consumer confidence; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; foreign currency fluctuations; and legal, regulatory, political and economic risks in international markets. More information on potential factors that could affect ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s financial results is included from time to time in ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s public reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿'s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Source: ÂÒÂ×°ÍÊ¿ Corporation