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Vera Bradley is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. The company reported $372 million in revenues and a net loss of...

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Industry Women's Fashion Accessories & Handbags - Accessible Luxury Segment
4 named competitors
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Vera Bradley, Inc. Overview

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Vera Bradley is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. The company reported $372 million in revenues and a net loss of $62.2 million for fiscal 2025, reflecting significant operational challenges and an ongoing strategic transformation.

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The company operates two segments: VB Direct (company stores, websites, outlet sale) and VB Indirect (wholesale, national accounts, third-party e-commerce, licensing), with an additional Pura Vida brand segment. New management is reversing the failed 2024 rebranding, refocusing on core legacy products, accessible pricing, and digital marketing to recapture historical brand identity. Vera Bradley signed an agreement to sell all ownership interests of the Pura Vida business to focus on its long-term transformation.

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Vera Bradley designs and manufactures women's handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts in the United States. The company competes in the accessible luxury handbag and lifestyle accessories market, positioning itself as a heritage brand targeting multi-generational female consumers. Key competitors include Designer Brands, Fossil Group, Steven Madden, and Crocs in adjacent lifestyle/handbag categories.

Industry Context

Vera Bradley, Inc. operates in Women's Fashion Accessories & Handbags - Accessible Luxury Segment.

Key facts

Founded: 1982 · Headquarters: Roanoke, IN · Revenue: $372M (FY2025)

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  • Adjusted 3Q25 results showed a smaller operational loss ($2M) and improved gross margins (51%), indicating some progress toward operational improvements
  • CEO Jackie Ardrey noted challenges in transitioning to a more e-commerce-focused model amid broader retail shifts
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  • March 2026Q4 FY2026 earnings scheduled for announcement on March 12, 2026
  • November 2025Appointed Ivan Brockman to Board of Directors with extensive M&A advisory experience
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Handbags & AccessoriesHeritage watches, handbags, and fashion accessories→Designer Casual BagsFootwear and accessory retailer with private label brands→Casual Lifestyle BrandCasual footwear and lifestyle brand→Fashion AccessoriesFootwear and accessory designer→

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What does Vera Bradley, Inc. do?+
Vera Bradley is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based designer of women's handbags, luggage and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. The company reported $372 million in revenues and a net loss of...
What is Vera Bradley, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Vera Bradley, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Vera Bradley, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Handbags & Accessories, Designer Casual Bags, Casual Lifestyle Brand, Fashion Accessories. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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