UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  MARCH 9, 2012


Respect Your Universe, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
NEVADA
   333-166171
   20-0641026
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
      of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 



 
5940 S. Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada
89118
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 



Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (888) 445-6183



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ITEM 5.02  DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
 
On March 9, 2012, the Board of Directors appointed David Campisi to be a director of the Company, filling a vacancy on the Board of Directors.

Mr. Campisi, age 56, was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Authority from March 2010 to August 2011, and the President of the The Sports Authority from November 2004 to February 2010. Prior to this, Mr. Campisi was Executive Vice President of Kohl’s, Senior Vice President of Fred Meyer, Inc., Senior Vice President of GMM Apparel, and Vice President of DMM Women’s Apparel.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Respect Your Universe, Inc.

Dated:
March 13, 2012
   
By:
/s/ Kristian Andresen
 
Kristian Andresen
 
Chairman and Secretary