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Vera Bradley Provides Additional Business Updates Related to COVID-19
– Company outlines plans to re-open stores – – Company has made significant safety enhancements to store environments to prioritize health and well-being of
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[{"type":"text","content":"– Company outlines plans to re-open stores –\n – Company has made significant safety enhancements to store environments to prioritize health and well-being of customers and Associates – FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”), today announced additional business updates related to COVID-19. Reopening the Stores Rob Wallstrom, Chief Executive Officer of Vera Bradley, noted, “Many states are beginning to restart their economies, and we have begun to open stores in locations where regulations allow, following guidance from local governments and health authorities, and after assessing consumer sentiment, store readiness, and our Associates’ willingness and ability to return to work. We are taking a prudent and measured approach to reopening our stores, ensuring that we have taken all steps necessary to protect the health and safety of our Associates, customers, and communities.” “We are excited to welcome our customers back into our stores,” added Wallstrom. “Last week, we opened two Full Line and five Factory locations, and look forward to opening many more over the next few weeks.” The Company expects to open additional stores in a phased approach, with over half of its 149 Full Line and Factory stores planned to be open by the end of May and nearly the entire store base planned to be open by the end of June. As Vera Bradley stores reopen, the Company is implementing several procedures and precautions to keep customers and Associates safe and secure, including: Health and safety training on new policies and procedures for all Associates before store reopening Providing face coverings and gloves for Associates and requesting that customers wear face coverings when shopping in storesSocial distancing of six feet or more, including prominent signage, limiting the number of customers in each store, and line control during checkoutIncreasing cleaning and sanitizationReady access to hand sanitizer for Associates and customersInstallation of plexiglass dividers at checkout stationsOffering curbside pick-up services at select storesReducing hours of operationMeasures to ensure compliance with all state and local requirements Information as to the status of the Company's stores, including up-to-date store openings and store hours, can be found on verabradley.com,...