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Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2014 First Quarter Results

GlobeNewswire (Wed, 4:01PM)
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Arie Goren • Mon, May 20 • 4 Comments
Reasons To Be Cautious On Vera Bradley Remain
David Guarino • Thu, Mar 28
Vera Bradley Announces Participation in the 5th Annual TAG Spring Consumer Conference

GlobeNewswire (Mar 26, 2013)
Vera Bradley - Long-Term Growth Story Remains Intact
The Value Investor • Fri, Mar 15 • 1 Comment
Vera Bradley Shares On Sale With 2 New Product Launches
Chris Katje • Fri, Mar 15 • 4 Comments
Photo Release -- Vera Bradley Baby Collection Now Available

GlobeNewswire (Mar 14, 2013)
Vera Bradley Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Mar 13
Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Results

GlobeNewswire (Mar 13, 2013)
Vera Bradley Appoints EVP of Sales & Marketing - Chief Experience Officer

GlobeNewswire (Mar 11, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2013 Fourth Quarter Results

GlobeNewswire (Feb 27, 2013)
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Kapitall • Sat, Jan 19
Vera Bradley Updates Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Guidance

GlobeNewswire (Jan 15, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Resignation of its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Business Wire (Jan 11, 2013)
Tuesday Options Brief: XLF, PERI & VRA
Interactive Brokers • Tue, Jan 8 • 4 Comments
Vera Bradley Announces Participation in the 15th Annual ICR XChange Conference

GlobeNewswire (Jan 4, 2013)
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Kapitall • Thu, Dec 27, 2012
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Kapitall • Thu, Dec 20, 2012 • 3 Comments
Vera Bradley Struggles To Impress Shareholders
David Guarino • Wed, Dec 12, 2012 • 1 Comment
Vera Bradley - Strong Third Quarter Is Overshadowed By Weak Fourth Quarter Forecast
The Value Investor • Mon, Dec 10, 2012

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Reasons To Be Cautious On Vera Bradley Remain
David Guarino • Thu, Mar 28
Vera Bradley - Long-Term Growth Story Remains Intact
The Value Investor • Fri, Mar 15 • 1 Comment
Vera Bradley Shares On Sale With 2 New Product Launches
Chris Katje • Fri, Mar 15 • 4 Comments
Vera Bradley Struggles To Impress Shareholders
David Guarino • Wed, Dec 12, 2012 • 1 Comment
Vera Bradley - Strong Third Quarter Is Overshadowed By Weak Fourth Quarter Forecast
The Value Investor • Mon, Dec 10, 2012
What Is Going On With Vera Bradley?
David Guarino • Wed, Sep 5, 2012 • 2 Comments
Vera Bradley: After 60% Retreat From Highs, Shares Offer Strong Value As Growth Continues
The Value Investor • Sat, Sep 1, 2012
Vera Bradley Decline Offers Good Entry Point For Long-Term Growth
Chris Katje • Thu, Aug 30, 2012
Why I Took A Position Today In A Former Retailing High-Flyer I Was Once Short
Bret Jensen • Thu, Aug 30, 2012 • 6 Comments
Vera Bradley: Profit Is In The Bag
Furbonacci • Fri, Jun 22, 2012 • 17 Comments
Pick Up Shares Of Vera Bradley At An All Time Low
Chris Katje • Mon, Jun 4, 2012
Vera Bradley: Cannibalization Or Transformation?
Teodor Rasa • Wed, Mar 28, 2012 • 3 Comments
Profiting From The Vera Bradley Sell-off
Cabeza Howe • Tue, Mar 20, 2012 • 16 Comments
A Covered Call Strategy For Vera Bradley
PowerOptions • Fri, Dec 2, 2011 • 1 Comment
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Tuesday Options Brief: XLF, PERI & VRA
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Vera Bradley Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Mar 13
Vera Bradley's CEO Discusses F3Q13 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Dec 5, 2012
Vera Bradley's CEO Discusses F2Q13 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Aug 29, 2012

Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2014 First Quarter Results

GlobeNewswire (Wed, 4:01PM)
Vera Bradley Announces Participation in the 5th Annual TAG Spring Consumer Conference

GlobeNewswire (Mar 26, 2013)
Midday Movers: AAPL, MGM & More

at CNBC.com (Mar 14, 2013)
Photo Release -- Vera Bradley Baby Collection Now Available

GlobeNewswire (Mar 14, 2013)
Early Movers: AMZN, KO, MW & More

at CNBC.com (Mar 14, 2013)
After-Hours Buzz: MW, VRA, ETFC & More

at CNBC.com (Mar 13, 2013)
After Hours: Men’s Wearhouse up, Vera Bradley down after hours

at MarketWatch.com (Mar 13, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Results

GlobeNewswire (Mar 13, 2013)
Stocks to Watch: Stocks to Watch: Men’s Wearhouse, Express

at MarketWatch.com (Mar 13, 2013)
Vera Bradley Appoints EVP of Sales & Marketing - Chief Experience Officer

GlobeNewswire (Mar 11, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2013 Fourth Quarter Results

GlobeNewswire (Feb 27, 2013)
After Hours: Dell shares dip, Vera Bradley rises after hours

at MarketWatch.com (Jan 15, 2013)
After-Hours Buzz: DELL, GM & More

at CNBC.com (Jan 15, 2013)
Vera Bradley Updates Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Guidance

GlobeNewswire (Jan 15, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Resignation of its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Business Wire (Jan 11, 2013)
Vera Bradley Announces Participation in the 15th Annual ICR XChange Conference

GlobeNewswire (Jan 4, 2013)
Movers & Shakers: Thursday’s biggest movers: Akamai jumps 10%

at MarketWatch.com (Dec 6, 2012)
Vera Bradley Announces Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Financial Results

GlobeNewswire (Dec 5, 2012)
'Lull Period' Ahead for Retailers: Pro

at CNBC.com (Nov 26, 2012)
Vera Bradley Announces Reporting Date for Fiscal Year 2013 Third Quarter Results

GlobeNewswire (Nov 21, 2012)

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Sector: Consumer Goods

Industry: Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories

Country: United States

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Wednesday, May 15, 1:51 PM Perhaps take it with a grain of salt, but a surprising 44% of consumers responding to a survey on the impact of an online sales tax say they will buy less items online if the legislation is passed into law. The number rises to 75% for the 18-year to 25-year old demographic (ZUMZ, ANF, URBN, ARO, BKE, VRA). Though seemingly a bad development for Amazon (AMZN -0.6%) and eBay (EBAY), many retail analysts thinks those shopping habits are pretty hard to break. 5 Comments [Consumer]
Monday, April 22, 11:33 AM It smells like teen spending, according to data from a Piper Jaffray survey. Improvements in both current fashion spending by teenagers and an intention to spend more in the future cuts across income levels and genders. If the spending upturn pans out, it's good news for the sector. Teen-focused: Aeropostale (ARO -2.8%), Rue 21 (RUE -2.1%), Zumiez (ZUMZ -1.8%), Wet Seal (WTSLA -2.6%), Vera Bradley (VRA -0.9%), Body Central (BODY -1.5%), Buckle (BKE -1.7%), American Eagle Outfitter (AEO -0.2%), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF -1.2%), Express (EXPR -1.8%). (full Piper Jaffray report) Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, March 14, 9:25 AM Vera Bradley (VRA) is lowered to a Market Perform rating from Outperform after the retailer issues soft guidance for 2013. Points of concern on the retailer are its excess inventory and slowing revenue growth. VRA -5.5% premarket. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Thursday, March 14, 9:15 AM Premarket gainers: MW +15%. EBIX +14%. ARWR +8%. BLDP +6%. FTE +6%.
Losers: ANAD -8%. NBG -7%. DCTH -7%. ETFC -7%. VRA -6%. Comment! [On the Move]
Wednesday, March 13, 5:38 PM After-hours top gainers, as of 5:15 p.m.: STSI +3%. CBK +3%. ARCO +2%. ARUN +2%. BFAM +2%.
After-hours top losers: ANAD -10%. VRA -8%. ICON -4%. ETFC -4%. SSNC -4%. Comment! [On the Move]
Wednesday, March 13, 5:34 PM More on Vera Bradley (VRA): Q4 beats on all counts as total sales rose 21% Y/Y. Gross margin widened to 57.9% from 56.4%, as the company cited operational efficiencies, lower freight costs and a favorable channel mix. Same-store sales decreased 0.4%. Direct revenues +27% on growth across all channels, while indirect revenue +11%. However, the company issued downbeat guidance for Q1, now expecting an EPS of $0.20 to $0.22 per share on revenue in the range of $120M to $122M. The Street view is for an EPS of $0.35 per share on revenue of $131M. Shares -8.4% AH. 1 Comment [Earnings, Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, March 13, 4:04 PM Vera Bradley (VRA): Q4 EPS of $0.62 beats by $0.05. Revenue of $162.6M (+21% Y/Y) beats by $9.42M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News, Consumer]
Wednesday, March 13, 12:10 AM Notable earnings after Wednesday ’s close: CWTR, FTK, HOTT, SIGM, VRA Comment! [Earnings]
Tuesday, March 12, 5:35 PM Notable earnings after Wednesday ’s close: CWTR, FTK, HOTT, SIGM, VRA 1 Comment [Earnings]
Wednesday, January 16, 9:18 AM Vera Bradley (VRA) shoots 6.6% higher premarket after issuing strong guidance for FQ4. The retailer's report caught traders off-guard after they got skittish with the sudden resignation of the firm's CFO last week. Tomorrow the company presents at the ICR XChange Conference where hints on Q1 traffic could be dropped. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, January 16, 9:10 AM Premarket gainers: GNW +10%. TTMI +7%. VRA +7%.
Losers: CMG -8%. CIE -7%. CRS -6%. Comment! [On the Move]
Tuesday, January 15, 5:54 PM Vera Bradley (VRA) +8.5% AH after announcing it expects to report FQ4 (ends in Jan.) revenue of $149-$154M and EPS of $0.56-$0.58, numbers that compare favorably with prior guidance ranges of $147M-$152M and $0.55-$0.57 - the consensus stands at $151.5M and $0.56. Though same-store sales are expected to be flat Y/Y (worse than guidance for low-single digit growth), indirect net sales are seen beating expectations. Shares had priced in some bad news. Comment! [Consumer, Earnings, On the Move]
Tuesday, January 15, 5:38 PM After-hours top gainers, as of 5:15 p.m.: CBK +8%. TTMI +7%. VRA +5%. ARQL +5%. GMAN +4%.
After-hours top losers: FIVE -4%. CIE -4%. PCRX -3%. HOV -3%. FULT -3%. Comment! [On the Move]
Monday, January 14, 7:12 AM Lazard Capital downgrades Vera Bradley (VRA) to a Neutral rating after previously having the retailer lined up as a Buy. Last week, the company lost its CFO to a resignation. Comment! [Consumer]
Friday, January 11, 4:15 PM Vera Bradley (VRA) says that its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Jeffrey A. Blade, has resigned effective today to pursue other opportunities. Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 12:45 PM Midday top 10 gainers: BSDM +28%. EPHC +27%. MBLX +22%. INPH +18%. NVGN +18%. UEPS +17%. HITK +13%. CZR +11%. MITK +11%. CVO +11%.
Midday top 10 Losers: ENZN -30%. TIGR -19%. SCMR -17%. NBY -16%. LFVN -14%. WEBM -14%. SNFCA -13%. KBW -13%. VRA -12%. HF -11%. Comment! [On the Move]

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Today's Returning Downgrades (3/14/13): $AGQ, $AGU, $TCK, $VRA
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Today's Potential Upgrades (3/13/13): $AVB, $CHRW, $CPRT, $DO, $DRC, $MYGN, $VRA, $WFM, $ZUMZ
Mar 13, 10:46 PM
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ltfinger: There is still hope, but $VRA is technical within a downtrend with 13 MAR's price activity hitting neutral territory..
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ltfinger: $DKS is also in the same boat but fully extended in the downtrend with resistance at 48.20...
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Maria Auziliadora
Good Beat for $VRA
Mar 13, 4:20 PM
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Maria Auziliadora: now good time to buy the stock down
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Maria Auziliadora: It is funny how people sells look at URBN it turned right back so it is good to buy A/H
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ltfinger
New Downgrades (3/4/2013): $ACTG, $FMX, $VRA, $WLL, $XEC
Mar 4, 10:28 PM
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Ashraf Eassa
Go $VRA!
Jan 15, 8:39 PM
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Ashraf Eassa: Indeed...
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Stan.Ackman: I consider the CFO leaving is good thing for VRA. This CFO did a terrible job as far as inventory management.
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Cabeza Howe
Another down cycle in progress for $VRA? Back to $25-26 level?
10/25/12
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Cabeza Howe
Outperformers today: $XHB $XLI $XLY $XLB $XLF $KBE $CAF $GXC $FXI ($VRA $COH $PHM $TOL $CAT $CMI $YUM). Does this carry any meaning?
10/18/12
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Cabeza Howe: Dow Transport (5,156.54 +0.15%) doing fine too. $IYT
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ZetaKap
7 Profitable Small Cap Stocks With Minimal Debt http://bit.ly/RovOLn $VRTS $HOLI $NL $VRA $ONE $BWLD $DHX @ZetaKap
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Furbonacci
i like CROX, VRA, ANN, AAPL, GTAT at these prices
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whitehead1: You will love it at lower prices
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samal
who is holding VRA. announced the earnings. i wonder how much up it will go up tomorrow
5/31/12
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talbano: if the tape is bad , not much - their report was ok but guidance was light - just don't think ppl will be tripping over themselves to buy it
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ltfinger
Today's Potential Upgrades (3/13/13): $AVB, $CHRW, $CPRT, $DO, $DRC, $MYGN, $VRA, $WFM, $ZUMZ
Mar 13, 10:46 PM
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ltfinger: There is still hope, but $VRA is technical within a downtrend with 13 MAR's price activity hitting neutral territory..
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Maria Auziliadora
Good Beat for $VRA
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Maria Auziliadora: now good time to buy the stock down
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Maria Auziliadora: It is funny how people sells look at URBN it turned right back so it is good to buy A/H
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Ashraf Eassa
Go $VRA!
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Ashraf Eassa: Indeed...
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Stan.Ackman: I consider the CFO leaving is good thing for VRA. This CFO did a terrible job as far as inventory management.
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Cabeza Howe
Outperformers today: $XHB $XLI $XLY $XLB $XLF $KBE $CAF $GXC $FXI ($VRA $COH $PHM $TOL $CAT $CMI $YUM). Does this carry any meaning?
10/18/12
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Cabeza Howe: Dow Transport (5,156.54 +0.15%) doing fine too. $IYT
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Furbonacci
i like CROX, VRA, ANN, AAPL, GTAT at these prices
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samal
who is holding VRA. announced the earnings. i wonder how much up it will go up tomorrow
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talbano: if the tape is bad , not much - their report was ok but guidance was light - just don't think ppl will be tripping over themselves to buy it
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