Vera Bradley

Vera Bradley, Inc. designs, produces, markets, and retails accessories for women. Its products include handbags, accessories and travel and leisure items. The company operates through the following segments: Vera Bradley Direct (VB Direct), Vera Bradley Indirect (VB Indirect), and Pura Vida. The VB Direct segment consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley full-line and factory outlet stores in the United States, verabradley.com, the Vera Bradley online outlet site, and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect segment consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to retail locations in the United States, sales to department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. The Pura Vida segment represents revenue generated through the Pura Vida websites, www.puravidabracelets.com and www.puravidabracelets.eu, and through the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States. It also offers accessories, which include wallets, wristlets, eyeglass cases, cosmetics cases, and paper and gift products. The company was founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

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VRA reports improved bottom line, announces cost reductions for growth

VRA reported improved bottom line performance and positive revenue trends at Pura Vida, but faced challenges in traffic trends at Vera Bradley factory stores. The company announced cost reductions and organizational changes to address these challenges and is focused on project restoration for future growth.

Vera Bradley reports improved Q2 earnings, focuses on targeted strategies

Vera Bradley's Q2 2023 earnings call showcased improved performance driven by strategic initiatives. While facing challenges in brand revenues and sales, the company is focused on leveraging opportunities through targeted brand strategies and commitment to profitable growth.

Vera Bradley Inc. reports flat Q3 income, focuses on long-term growth

Vera Bradley Inc. reported flat Q3 non-GAAP income, with declines in both Vera Bradley brand and Pura Vida sales. The company's focus on expense management, debt-free balance sheet, and strategic inventory reduction aligns with its Project Restoration initiatives aimed at long-term profitable growth. Challenges include declines in brand revenues and Pura Vida sales, while opportunities exist in returning both brands to profitable growth and achieving revised fiscal year guidance.

Vera Bradley surpasses revenue targets in Q4, eyes stable growth

Vera Bradley's Q4 performance showcased revenue outperformance, cost savings, and brand investments. While challenges exist in social media effectiveness and revenue stability, opportunities for growth through Project Restoration and fiscal 2024 projections are promising.

Vera Bradley reports improved Q1 performance and strategic growth initiatives

Vera Bradley's Q1 2024 showcased improved bottom line performance, driven by gross margin expansion and expense control. Pura Vida's positive revenue growth and strategic initiatives position the company for future success. Addressing challenges in traffic trends and optimizing operations are key focus areas.

Vera Bradley reports improved Q2 earnings, targets demographic growth

Vera Bradley's Q2 performance showed improved earnings through margin expansion and cost-cutting measures, with a focus on core categories and digital strategies for growth.
While facing challenges in revenue declines and sales dips, the company is strategically targeting specific demographics and refining channel strategies for sustained success.
Both Vera Bradley and Pura Vida have opportunities to drive growth through targeted consumer strategies, unique designs, and strategic collaborations in their respective markets.

Vera Bradley navigates revenue challenges with strategic initiatives for growth

Vera Bradley and Pura Vida faced revenue challenges but are focused on strategic initiatives and demographic targeting for growth.
Expense management, inventory optimization, and digital enhancements are key strategies to drive profitability and brand relevance.
Despite revenue declines, the company is committed to returning both brands to profitable growth through Project Restoration initiatives.
Revised guidance for the year reflects a comprehensive approach to addressing financial performance and operational efficiency.

Vera Bradley reports Q4 declines but returns to profitability

Vera Bradley's Q4 performance showed declines in brand revenues and Pura Vida sales, but the company returned to profitability for the year.
Project Restoration initiatives are driving growth, with a focus on brand relevance, new stores, and online improvements.
Challenges include sales declines and inventory management, while opportunities lie in demographic targeting and revenue growth strategies.
Shareholders can anticipate updates on Project Restoration progress, highlighting the company's commitment to profitable growth and cash flow generation.

Vera Bradley's Project Restoration aims to revitalize brand amid challenges

Vera Bradley is navigating revenue declines in key segments while strategically investing in Project Restoration to revitalize the brand and attract a new customer base. The company's conservative financial approach and share repurchases demonstrate confidence in future prospects.

Vera Bradley's Q2 2025: Revenue Decline Amid Strategic Growth Initiatives

Vera Bradley's Q2 performance saw revenue decline but maintained profitability with a focus on operational improvements
Strengths lie in Project Restoration's efforts, collaborations with partners, and investments in marketing and inventory management
Challenges include consumer headwinds impacting results and the need for a more conservative outlook for the year
Opportunities exist in growth initiatives, strategic investments, and product expansions to drive engagement and sales

Vera Bradley Q3: Challenges addressed, strong customer response drives revenue

Vera Bradley navigated challenges with Project Restoration but saw improved results
Strong customer response to holiday items and strategic pricing decisions drove revenue
Opportunities lie in optimizing outlet channels and e-commerce strategies

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Vera Bradley, Inc. engages in the business of designing women's handbags, luggage, travel items, fashion, home accessories, and unique gifts. It operates through the following segments: Vera Bradley (VB) Direct, Vera Bradley Indirect, and Pura Vida. The VB Direct segment is involved in selling VB products through full-line and factory outlet stores, websites, online outlet site, and the VB annual outlet sale. The VB Indirect segment includes distribution of branded products to specialty retailers, select department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, third-party inventory liquidators, and licensing agreements. The Pura Vida segment focuses on distributing products to wholesale retailers. The company was founded by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller in 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

Simplified structure designed to drive cost savings, add marketing and merchandising focus, and fuel  long-term profitable growth

Vera Bradley Announces Streamlined Leadership Structure

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRA) today announced that Vera Bradley, the iconic American bag and luggage lifestyle brand, was recognized as a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Family Travel Awards for its Large Travel Duffel Bag. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/familytravel2023.

Vera Bradley Large Travel Duffel Bag Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Awards Winner

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Currently, the company has been trading for about $145 million, whereas it has produced over $20 million in net profits last year. The company has over $247 million in net current assets with a market capitalization of $145 million, showing that it has been trading for about 0.56 times its current assets.

Vera Bradley: Strong Long-Term Prospects

Vera Bradley Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call December 7, 2022 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Robert Wallstrom - President, Chief Executive Officer (outgoing) Jacquie Ardrey - Chief Executive Officer (incoming) John Enwright - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Mark Dely - Chief Administrative Officer Conference Call Participants Oliver Chen - Cowen & Company Joe Gomes - Noble Capital Eric Beder - SCC Research Steve Marotta - CL King & Associates Operator Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by.

Vera Bradley (VRA) Q3 2023 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Vera Bradley (VRA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 150% and 3%, respectively, for the quarter ended October 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Vera Bradley (VRA) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Vera Bradley Inc. Chief Executive Jackie Ardrey offered a frank assessment of the economic backdrop Wednesday morning after acknowledging pressures on less affluent spenders seen in the company's latest earnings report.

Vera Bradley earnings show inflation's unequal impact on consumer spending

Consolidated third quarter net revenues totaled $124.0 million

Vera Bradley Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2023 Third Quarter Results

Company to donate 100% of primary net proceeds from 1982 Collection NFTs, 100% of net proceeds from limited-edition Hope Charity Pouch, and 20% of purchase price from “Rose Toile” and “Happiness Returns Pink” prints to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Company to donate 100% of primary net proceeds from 1982 Collection NFTs, 100% of net proceeds from limited-edition Hope Charity Pouch, and 20% of purchase price from “Rose Toile” and “Happiness Returns Pink” prints to the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer

Vera Bradley to Donate Percentage of Sales to Breast Cancer Research for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Designed to Simulate the Comfort of Walking on a Cloud, New VB Cloud Collection Features Lightweight Technology

Vera Bradley Debuts First Footwear Collection

Vera Bradley Inc. VRA, -3.56% said Tuesday that it has named Jacqueline Ardrey as its new president and chief executive, following the retirement of Rob Wallstrom. Wallstrom, who announced his intention to retire in July, will remain with the company through December to serve as an adviser to Ardrey "and ensure a smooth transition," the retailer said.

Vera Bradley names new CEO

Ardrey will join the Company on November 1, 2022

Vera Bradley, Inc. Names Jacqueline Ardrey New President And Chief Executive Officer

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the "Foundation") today announced its 2022 Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic fundraiser (the “Classic”) raised $1,127,000 to support the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University School of Medicine (“IU School of Medicine”). With this donation, the Foundation has provided $38.6 million of funding to breast cancer research since 2000.

Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic Event Raises $1,127,000 for Breast Cancer Research

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While sales are down 11.9% for the year at Vera Bradley Inc, the company remains optimistic about its core strategy of building a lifestyle merchandise brand. Vera Bradley will continue its collaborative partnerships and product innovations.

Vera Bradley Inc. Leans Into Product Innovation And Collaborations

Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRA ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 31, 2022 9:30 AM ET Company Participants Mark Dely - Chief Administrative Officer Rob Wallstrom - Chief Executive Officer John Enwright - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Oliver Chen - Cowen and Company Joe Gomes - Noble Capital Eric Beder - SCC Research Operator Good day and welcome to the Vera Bradley Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Consolidated second quarter net revenues totaled $130.4 million

Vera Bradley Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Results

Vera Bradley shares have measurably under performed the broader market and its sector peers over the last 18 months. Although sales have softened in the first quarter for both Pura Vida accessories and the legacy quilted products business, the company still sits on a healthy balance sheet.

Vera Bradley: Don't Get Left Holding The Bag

FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2023 Second Quarter Results

Vera Bradley Inc. VRA, +0.44% said late Thursday that President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Wallstrom plans to retire, remaining in his roles until a successor is named. That is expected by early 2023, the retailer said.

Vera Bradley CEO Robert Wallstrom to retire

Retirement of President and CEO Robert Wallstrom planned at end of 2022; search for new CEO underway

Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces CEO Transition

FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the "Foundation") today announced, after a national search, it has named Stephanie Scheele as its new Executive Director.

Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Names Stephanie Scheele Executive Director

Women's handbag and fashion accessories brand Vera Bradley (NYSE: VRA) stock has stumbled (-48%) on the year.

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