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Vera Bradley reported a 1.1% revenue increase to $71.6M in Q2 2027, its second consecutive quarter of growth. Net income was $4.5M, reversing a $4.7M loss from the prior year. The company attributes improvements to its turnaround efforts, including Project Restoration and Project Sunshine, which focus on product refreshes, cost control, and digital enhancements. Direct sales rose 8%, while indirect sales fell 39.4%. The company expects full-year revenue of $255M-$270M and a 50% reduction in oper

Vera Bradley (VRA) closed 14 stores by Aug. 1, 2026, leaving 112 stores. The company's Project Sunshine aims to improve profitability and shift focus to digital channels. Q2 2027 revenue rose 1.1%, with direct-channel sales up 9.2%, but indirect revenue fell 39%. Gross profit margin increased to 59.8%.

Vera Bradley reported 1.1% revenue growth in Q2 2027, with direct segment revenue up 8% and gross margin expanding 40 bps. Indirect channel revenue fell 39% due to strategic shifts. Inventory reduced by 28% Y/Y. Company reiterated FY2027 guidance: sales $255M-$270M, non-GAAP operating profit up 50%. Management expects continued direct business growth and inventory decline.

Vera Bradley (VRA) reported Q2 2027 net income of $4.5M ($0.15 EPS), reversing last year's $4.67M loss, with revenue up to $71.65M. Expenses decreased, and operating profit turned positive. The company expects fiscal 2027 sales between $255M-$270M. VRA stock rose 19.74% in pre-market trading.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. VERA BRADLEY ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2027 RESULTS Records second consecutive quarter of overall growth with FYQ2 consolidated net revenues up 1.1% to $71.6 million Direct Segment sales accelerated versus Q1 up 8.0% Reiterates FY 2027 Sales and Operating Margin Guidan

Vera Bradley said a prior report was inaccurate and disclosed SEC filings showing C-suite executives Martin Layding and Melinda Paraie have severance agreements. Layding, CFO since June 2025 and later COO, and Paraie, chief brand officer, would receive 12 months base salary plus unpaid and pro-rated bonuses if dismissed without cause. Paraie’s salary is $475,000; she has $150,000 sign-on and $525,000 long-term incentive.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EX-10.1 2 ex-10120260724.htm EX-10.1 Document Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN AGREEMENT This Executive Severance Plan Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) entered into and effective on July 24, 2026 (the “ Effective Date ”), is by and between Martin Layding (the “ Executive ”) and

Meslow Andrew purchased 24,926 shares of Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) at $3.73 on 2026-06-12.

Bickley Ian (Chief Executive Officer) purchased 28,901 indirectly-held shares of Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) at $3.87 ($0.11M total) on 2026-06-12.

Vera Bradley reported a return to positive year-over-year revenue growth of nearly 8% in Q1, its first overall growth quarter since Q4 FY2022, and raised its fiscal 2027 outlook for non-GAAP operating loss improvement to at least 50% (from 40%). The company said non-GAAP gross margin rose 430 bps to 51.8%, inventory fell 26% to $73M, and it maintained full-year revenue guidance of $255M–$270M.