PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - Mar 14, 2013) - Respect Your Universe, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: [ RYU ]) (OTCQB: [ RYUN ]) announces that Steve Eklund has resigned as a director of the company, effective immediately.

"Respect Your Universe and our board of directors thanks Mr. Eklund for his contributions, and we wish him well in his retirement," said David Campisi, company chairman and chief executive officer.

For further information please see the investor relations pages at [ www.ryu.com ], or contact us at [ ir@ryu.com ] and 778-998-9242.

About Respect Your Universe
Respect Your Universe, Inc. is a premium performance apparel company focused on the needs of the athlete. The men's and women's active wear lines are designed for an athletic consumer and suited for a performance lifestyle. The Respect Your Universe brand is based on respect, strength, honor and sustainability. Crafted from organic and/or recycled materials, the products are focused on performance, comfort and style, but also designed with respect toward maintaining the health of our environment.
For more information, visit [ www.ryu.com ].

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