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Affiliates of CriticalPoint aquire Pura Vida Bracelets from Vera Bradley, Inc.

Affiliates of CriticalPoint have announced the acquisition of Pura Vida Bracelets from fashion and lifestyle brand Vera Bradley, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2012, CriticalPoint is a full-service financial M&A firm offering investment banking, private capital, and valuation services. "At CriticalPoint, we were...

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Ryan Heuser named CEO of Pura Vida

Costa Rica-founded Pura Vida, a brand known for its handcrafted jewelry, has announced the appointment of Ryan Heuser as its new chief executive officer. In this key leadership position, Heuser will spearhead efforts to drive profitable growth across all of Pura Vida's sales channels. Brenna Fleener, VP of marketing & ecommerce, expressed...

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Biggest Vera Bradley shareholder calls for brand to look into strategic alternatives

The largest shareholder of Vera Bradley, Fund 1 Investments, has sent a letter to the women’s accessories brand board which underlines the potential for enhancing value through alternative offerings. According to the letter sent to the board of directors this morning, Fund 1 maintains that Vera Bradley's iconic brand holds significant value,...

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Vera Bradley’s Q3 revenue and earnings decline

Vera Bradley’s third quarter net revenues declined to 80.6 million dollars and consolidated net loss reached 12.8 million dollars or 46 cents per diluted share. For the nine month period, net revenues decreased to 272 million dollars and consolidated net loss totaled 15.2 million dollars or 52 cents per diluted share. Commenting on the third...

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Pura Vida to open debut pop-up in New York City

Californian-based accessories brand Pura Vida is set to host its first-ever pop-up in New York City right in time for the holiday season. Located at 640 5th Avenue, in the heart of New York, the event marks a significant milestone for the brand, as it brings its signature laid-back, vibrant, and playful charm to the locals of NYC. Set to run for...

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Vera Bradley’s revenues decline in the second quarter

Vera Bradley’s second quarter net revenues reduced to 110.8 million dollars. Net income for the quarter declined to 5.7 million dollars or 19 cents per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, the company’s net income totaled 3.9 million dollars or 13 cents per diluted share. “Our results for the period were also influenced by stubbornly persistent...

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Vera Bradley’s Q1 sales decline, net loss widens

First quarter revenues at Vera Bradley declined to 80.6 million dollars and net loss widened to 8.1 million dollars or 26 cents per diluted share. “Our team continues to diligently work on Project Restoration, our strategic plan to drive long-term profitable growth, by addressing the consumer, brand, product, and channel components of both of...

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Vera Bradley revenues decline in Q3

Vera Bradley’s third quarter net revenues totalled 115 million dollars compared to 124 million dollars in the prior year third quarter. Consolidated net revenues declined to 337.5 million dollars for the nine month period. Net income for the quarter totaled 5.1 million dollars or 16 cents per diluted share, while on a non-GAAP basis, net income...

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Vera Bradley's Q1 loss narrows but revenues drop

Consolidated first quarter net revenues at Vera Bradley totaled 94.4 million dollars compared to 98.5 million dollars in the prior year. The company’s consolidated net loss was 4.7 million dollars or 15 cents loss per diluted share compared to net loss of 7 million dollars or 21 cents per diluted share in the previous year. Pura Vida segment...

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Vera Bradley posts Q4 loss

Consolidated net revenues at Vera Bradley, Inc. were 147.1 million dollars for the fourth quarter compared to 149.6 million dollars in the prior year fourth quarter. The company’s net loss for the quarter was 28.2 million dollars or 91 cents per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, net income totaled 5 million dollars or 16 cents per diluted...

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Vera Bradley eliminates key leadership positions

As a part of the reorganised leadership structure, Vera Bradley, Inc., has eliminated the positions of Vera Bradley brand president, chief creative officer, and chief revenue officer. As a result, three members of the Vera Bradley brand executive team – president Daren Hull, chief creative officer Beatrice Mac Cabe, and chief revenue officer...

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Vera Bradley sales drop, the company names Jackie Ardrey as new CEO

Consolidated net revenues at Vera Bradley Inc. totaled 124 million dollars compared to 134.7 million dollars in the prior year third quarter ended October 30, 2021. The company said, third quarter net income totaled 5.2 million dollars or 17 cents per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, net income totaled 6.3 million dollars or 20 cents per...