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Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking. The executive team at Vera Bickley will not be satisfied until they drain every bit of cash from the business. Then they will leave the carcass and find another business to devour.

25.10.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Alison Hiatt, *formerly* of Vera Bradley...

11.10.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Keep the CMO From Becoming an Endangered Species From Vera Bradley, to MLB CMOs share how they're making the role indispensible

I guess we'll just act like Alison wasn't fired last week. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

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11.10.2025 13:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trying to get through Mushmouth Bickley's townhall presentation today....

01.10.2025 21:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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13.09.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Leaders who value loyalty above all else have a symbiotic relationship with those unable to succeed on their own merits.

25.08.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Crushing it around the globe - just not in Roanoke, IN

25.08.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vera Bradley Announces Termination of CEO Jackie Ardrey - TipRanks.com Vera Bradley ( ($VRA) ) just unveiled an announcement. On July 31, 2025, Vera Bradley, Inc. announced the termination of its former CEO, Jackie Ardrey, under a Rele...

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10.08.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Leadership is an elusive concept, hard to describe and impossible to prescribe. It is more evident in its absence, so that when leadership is needed, its lack is sorely felt."

03.08.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

10.07.2025 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We've heard this feedback from others as well, and our upcoming hipsters will feature the traditional drop straps that you know and love. We hope you'll give them a look when they hit the market this autumn!

09.07.2025 22:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Against stupidity, we are defenseless."

21.06.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vera Bradley CEO Jacqueline Ardrey to step down Vera Bradley CEO steps down after less than three years in the role. CFO and new Executive Chairman announced.

Indiana-based handbag and luggage maker Vera Bradley says its CEO, Jacqueline Ardrey, will step down at the end of July. Ardrey has been with the company for less than three years.

11.06.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vera Bradley announces CEO leaving, national search for replacement amid earnings slide Iconic luggage, tote and purse maker Vera Bradley today announced its CEO is leaving the company and its board of directors has launched a national search to replace her.

Vera Bradley today announced its CEO is leaving the company and its board of directors has launched a national search to replace her.

www.journalgazette.net/business/ver...

11.06.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vera Bradley Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results Vera Bradley (VRA) reported disappointing Q1 FY2026 results with consolidated net revenues of $51.7M, down from $67.9M in Q1 FY2025. The company posted a net loss of $18.3M ($0.66 per share), compared to a $7.6M loss in the prior year. VB Direct segment revenues fell 23.6% to $43.1M with comparable sales declining 25%, while Indirect segment dropped 25.6% to $8.6M. Gross profit margin decreased to 44.1% from 50.1%. The company maintains strong liquidity of $86M with no debt. Following the March 31, 2025 sale of Pura Vida, those operations are now classified as discontinued. Due to executive leadership changes and market uncertainty, Vera Bradley has suspended forward guidance.

#VRA Vera Bradley Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VRA/vera-bradley-announces-first-quarter-fiscal-year-2026-680xwrzvt6jf.html

11.06.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ding-dong! The witch is dead!

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Vera Bradley drops a new summer collection featuring the Peanuts gang We have some exciting news for fans of Vera Bradley and Peanuts! It turns out that just in time for summer, Vera Bradley has dropped a brand new collection insp

There's a new collection from Vera Bradley for summer and it is all about Peanuts!!!
#Peanuts #VeraBradley #Accessories #Snoopy #Summer
dogoday.com/vera-bradley...

15.05.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bear of the Day: Vera Bradley (VRA) Vera Bradley has struggled with plummeting sales growth and downward earnings revision sending the stock lower this year

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09.05.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth? Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

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Remember to keep smiling, even while the company you manage burns to the ground.

17.04.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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seekingalpha.com/news/4431386...

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The Dark Side of Costco's Pricing Strategy A combination of self-imposed low margin and an outsized reliance on membership dues can lead to heavy-handedness and detract from the experience of customers, employees, and suppliers.

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08.04.2025 19:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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