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<title>Board Member Carrie Tharp Announces She Will Not Be Standing for Re-Election at the 2026 Shareholder Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>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</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Terminates Existing Shareholder Rights Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s existing shareholder rights plan (the “Rights Plan”) pursuant to which the final expiration date has been accelerated from October 11, 2026 to April 17, 2026. The effect of this Amendment is to terminate the Rights Plan at the close of business on April 17, 202</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Leadership Appointments</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Fourth quarter results reflect meaningful progress in transformation journey Ian Bickley appointed Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date For Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Reclaiming Vera Bradley’s joyful optimism, while fueling operational excellenceFORT WAYNE, Ind., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine month period ended November 1, 2025. Third Quarter Comments “Our third quarter results demonstrate progress in our comprehensive transformation strategy, which we have now branded as Project Sunshine, our five-pillar initiative anchored on reclaiming</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the third quarter ending November 1, 2025 of fiscal year 2026 (fiscal year ending January 31, 2026) at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Rel</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Appointment of Ivan Brockman to Its Board of Directors</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:VRA) today announced the appointment of Ivan Brockman to its Board of Directors effective November 17, 2025. “We are pleased to welcome Ivan to the Vera Bradley Board of Directors,” said Ian Bickley, Executive Chairman of the Company. “Ivan brings three decades of experience advising senior management teams, Board of Directors, and investors on strategic decision-making across all sta</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Appointment of Melinda Paraie as Chief Brand Officer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (“Vera Bradley” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:VRA) today announced the appointment of Melinda Paraie as the Company’s Chief Brand Officer effective November 1, 2025. “We are pleased that Melinda is joining the Company at this pivotal moment as we implement our comprehensive strategy to revitalize our market position," said Ian Bickley, Executive Chairman of Vera Bradley. "Melinda's extensive merchandise, design and marketing expe</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) unanimously approved an amendment to the Company’s existing shareholder rights plan (the “Rights Plan”) pursuant to which the final expiration date has been extended from October 11, 2025 to October 11, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the Rights Plan, which was adopted to protect shareholders’ interests and maximize value</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley and Anthropologie Unveil Limited-Edition Holiday Line</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>The festive collaboration features new holiday-inspired patterns, giftable accessories, and travel must-havesFORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRA), the iconic American bag and luggage lifestyle brand, is celebrating the holiday season with the launch of an exclusive collaboration with global lifestyle brand, Anthropologie, blending its beloved craftsmanship and quilted heritage with Anthropologie’s whimsical style. The limited-edition collection fea</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley and the Rockettes Kick Off Special Holiday Partnership</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA), the iconic American bag and luggage lifestyle brand, today announced a special partnership celebrating two American icons: the Radio City Rockettes, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, and Vera Bradley’s Original 100 Handbag. Launching as part of Vera Bradley’s 2025 winter collection, the Original 100 Handbag is named after its original style number and inspired by the quilted duffels co-foun</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 (“Fiscal 2026”). Second Quarter Comments “Our second quarter results were in line with our internal expectations. Notably we saw sequential improvement versus the first quarter in comparable store sales across our store fleet and on VB.com, and in each month during the second quarter. We are e</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the second quarter ending August 2, 2025 of fiscal year 2026 (fiscal year ending January 31, 2026) at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Rel</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Brings a Fan’s Teenage Dream to Life in an Original Short Film</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>“Most Perfect Couple” dramatizes a real 2002 fan fiction story reuniting a woman with her teen imagination, her Vera Bradley tote, and '00s heartthrob Devon SawaFORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) and its American bag, luggage, and lifestyle brand, Vera Bradley just made one fan’s teenage dream come true. Today, the brand dropped its first-ever original short film, Most Perfect Couple, which was inspired by real fan fiction written</description>
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<title>Affiliates of CriticalPoint Acquire Pura Vida Bracelets from Vera Bradley, Inc.</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>Ryan Heuser, Co-Founder and Former President of Paul Frank Industries, Is Pura Vida's New CEO LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliates of</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>First quarter consolidated net revenues totaled $51.7 million Financial condition remains strong with $86 million in liquidity and no debt FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026 (“Fiscal 2026”). First Quarter Comments Jackie Ardrey, Chief Executive Officer commented, “Our first quarter results were disappointing as top line and profi</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Management and Board Leadership Changes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>CEO Jackie Ardrey will be departing the Company Ian Bickley will assume the role of Executive Chairman Martin Layding is joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer New Board Strategy and Transformation Committee Established FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Jacqueline Ardrey is leaving the Company. The Board of Directors has launched a national search for Ms. Ardrey’s replacement. S</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley, Inc. Announces Reporting Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report results for the first quarter ending May 3, 2025 of fiscal year 2026 (fiscal year ending January 31, 2026) at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations se</description>
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<title>Long-Time Board Member Frances P. Philip Announces She Will Not Be Standing for Re-Election at 2025 Shareholder Meeting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley (NASDAQ: VRA) (the “Company”) today announced that long-time board member Frances P. Philip will not stand for re-election at the upcoming 2025 Shareholder Meeting. Ms. Philip joined the Company’s Board in 2011 and has served as a member on both the Talent and Compensation Committee, as well as the Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee during her tenure. Ms. Philip has served as the Lead Independent Director since 20</description>
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<title>Vera Bradley Announces Barbara Baekgaard Transitions to Emeritus Status After 40 Years</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description>FORT WAYNE, Ind., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) has announced that its co-founder Barbara Baekgaard, will not stand for re-election at the upcoming shareholders meeting and will instead transition to a Director Emeritus role. While she will be stepping back from official board duties, Baekgaard will continue to remain involved in the Company she co-founded and the Vera Bradley brand transformation. Baekgaard’s influence on Vera Bradley has been immeasurable.</description>
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