Board Member Carrie Tharp Announces She Will Not Be Standing for Re-Election at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting

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FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:VRA) today announced that board member Carrie Tharp has decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming 2026 Shareholder Meeting. Ms. Tharp joined the Company’s Board in 2020 and has served as a member of both the Talent and Compensation Committee, as well as the Audit Committee during her tenure. Recently, Ms. Tharp was promoted into a new role as Go To Market COO & VP Customer Experience of Google Cloud. Ian Bickley, Chairman of the Vera Bradley board of Directors, commented, “Carrie has been a significant contributor to the Company’s Board of Directors over the past six years. Her insight regarding customer behavior and knowledge on the most current marketing and technology trends have been invaluable for the Company. On behalf of the Board and the entire Company, we thank her for her service.” Ms. Tharp noted, “It has been an honor to serve on the Vera Bradley board, but I believe this is the right time to conclude my tenure in light of my expanded responsibilities at Google. I look forward to watching Vera Bradley’s growth and believe the future is bright.” The Company is served by six remaining Board members with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds and so the Company will be shrinking the size of the board and not filling the vacancy. About Vera Bradley, Inc. Vera Bradley, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand is known for its innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors that inspire and connect women unlike any other brand in the global marketplace. The Company has two reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct (“VB Direct”) and Vera Bradley Indirect (“VB Indirect). The VB Direct business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley Full-Line and Outlet stores in the United States; Vera Bradley’s websites, www.verabradley.com, outlet.verabradley.com, and international.verabradley.com; and typically, the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 1,000 specialty retail locations throughout the United ...

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