SEMINOLE, Fla., July 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGC), manufacturer of uniforms, career apparel and accessories, today declared a quarterly dividend of $.15 per share, payable August 25, 2014, to shareholders of record August 13, 2014.

"We are pleased with the Board's action to increase the quarterly dividend by 11 percent," commented Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer.  "This action reflects the confidence we have in the long-term growth prospects for the Company.  We have paid a dividend each year since 1977 and this has continued to be a significant part of our efforts to create long-term value for our shareholders."

ABOUT SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.

Superior Uniform Group (Nasdaq:SGC), established in 1920, is one of America's foremost providers of fine uniforms and image apparel. Headquartered in Seminole, Fla., Superior Uniform Group manages award-winning uniform apparel programs for major corporations nationwide. Leaders in innovative uniform program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art distribution, Superior Uniform Group helps companies achieve a more professional appearance and better communicate their brands - particularly those in healthcare, private security, retail, hospitality, transportation and food service industries.

The Company's commitment to service, technology, quality and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and resources, support customers' diverse needs while embracing a "Customer 1st, Every Time!" philosophy and culture. Superior Uniform Group primarily sells its products through its signature brands Fashion Seal Healthcare^® and HPI Direct^®. Superior Uniform Group is also the parent company for The Office Gurus^®, its BPO and Contact Center vertical.  For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visit www.superioruniformgroup.com.

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those identified in the Company's SEC filings, which could cause actual results to differ from those projected.

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