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In celebration of Giving Tuesday, Vera Bradley presented a $136,000 donation to national non-profit Blessings in a Backpack. Funds for this donation were raised through our back-to-school campaign to increase awareness for Blessings in a Backpack and its mission to end childhood hunger on the weekends. Rob Wallstrom, CEO of Vera Bradley, said, “We are proud to partner with this great organization to eradicate childhood hunger, and this Giving Tuesday, we’re happy to support Blessings in a Backpack in an even bigger way thanks to the generosity and compassion of our customers.”
In celebration of Giving Tuesday, Vera Bradley presented a $136,000 donation to national non-profit Blessings in a Backpack. Funds for this donation were raised through our back-to-school campaign to increase awareness for Blessings in a Backpack and its mission to end childhood hunger on the weekends. Rob Wallstrom, CEO of Vera Bradley, said, “We are proud to partner with this great organization to eradicate childhood hunger, and this Giving Tuesday, we’re happy to support Blessings in a Backpack in an even bigger way thanks to the generosity and compassion of our customers.”
The Student’s International Business Council from the University of Notre Dame recently visited Vera Bradley’s Design Center to present ideas on how to win in the modern omni-channel retail environment. The students outlined competitive advantages, identified which retailers are currently excelling, and provided recommendations for how to drive better traffic and customer relationships amidst growing pressure from online channels. Thank you for your hard work and detailed presentation, SIBC!
The Student’s International Business Council from the University of Notre Dame recently visited Vera Bradley’s Design Center to present ideas on how to win in the modern omni-channel retail environment. The students outlined competitive advantages, identified which retailers are currently excelling, and provided recommendations for how to drive better traffic and customer relationships amidst growing pressure from online channels. Thank you for your hard work and detailed presentation, SIBC!
Our Factory store at Tanger Outlets Branson in Branson, Missouri nearly doubled in size as it underwent an expansion project at the end of October. “We are excited to complete our last factory store expansion of 2019! Congratulations to the team, and a big thank you for all of their hard work to keep everything moving along while they expanded in their own location! Several customers shared that they even stayed an extra day on their trip so they could come shop in the bigger space. Watch out for big things in Branson!” shared Factory Channel Director Kelly Brown.
Our Factory store at Tanger Outlets Branson in Branson, Missouri nearly doubled in size as it underwent an expansion project at the end of October. “We are excited to complete our last factory store expansion of 2019! Congratulations to the team, and a big thank you for all of their hard work to keep everything moving along while they expanded in their own location! Several customers shared that they even stayed an extra day on their trip so they could come shop in the bigger space. Watch out for big things in Branson!” shared Factory Channel Director Kelly Brown.
For Veteran's Day, we released two limited-edition, online-exclusive styles in collaboration with Sword & Plough to support their important mission of employing veterans. Sword & Plough founders, sisters Emily and Betsy, started their bag company in 2012 with a simple idea and a powerful objective. They wanted to repurpose surplus military materials to create durable, fashionable bags and hire veterans at every stage, from design and sewing to sales and marketing. Along with our collaboration, we pledged a $10,000 donation to The Mission Continues Women Veterans Leadership Summit. Visit http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMuF1 to learn more!
For Veteran's Day, we released two limited-edition, online-exclusive styles in collaboration with Sword & Plough to support their important mission of employing veterans. Sword & Plough founders, sisters Emily and Betsy, started their bag company in 2012 with a simple idea and a powerful objective. They wanted to repurpose surplus military materials to create durable, fashionable bags and hire veterans at every stage, from design and sewing to sales and marketing. Along with our collaboration, we pledged a $10,000 donation to The Mission Continues Women Veterans Leadership Summit. Visit http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMuF1 to learn more!
On Monday, global superstar and philanthropist Jason Derulo, on behalf of the Just For You Foundation, hosted a 2,000-bag backpack build to benefit under-served students in the Los Angeles area. Vera Bradley was proud to support the event by providing 2,000 backpacks to the charitable effort. “I am grateful for the opportunity to support kids in the Los Angeles area. I’m proud that our Foundation can spearhead the effort of providing backpacks, food, and core school supplies to 2,000 under-served kids. We appreciate the support of our generous partners greatly,” said Derulo.
On Monday, global superstar and philanthropist Jason Derulo, on behalf of the Just For You Foundation, hosted a 2,000-bag backpack build to benefit under-served students in the Los Angeles area. Vera Bradley was proud to support the event by providing 2,000 backpacks to the charitable effort. “I am grateful for the opportunity to support kids in the Los Angeles area. I’m proud that our Foundation can spearhead the effort of providing backpacks, food, and core school supplies to 2,000 under-served kids. We appreciate the support of our generous partners greatly,” said Derulo.
The Peach State became even sweeter last week as we opened our newest Factory store, Vera Bradley at Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, in metro Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, October 4. “I am so excited we are bringing a second factory location to the A-T-L! Congratulations to General Manager Justin Miller and his team on a fantastic grand opening weekend and a big thank you to all of the visiting General Managers and Assistant Store Managers who helped set up the store. We are expecting great things from Locust Grove!” shared Factory Channel Director Kelly Brown.
The Peach State became even sweeter last week as we opened our newest Factory store, Vera Bradley at Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, in metro Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, October 4. “I am so excited we are bringing a second factory location to the A-T-L! Congratulations to General Manager Justin Miller and his team on a fantastic grand opening weekend and a big thank you to all of the visiting General Managers and Assistant Store Managers who helped set up the store. We are expecting great things from Locust Grove!” shared Factory Channel Director Kelly Brown.
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer recently held its annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and presented a check for $2.1 million to staff from the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at Indiana University School of Medicine. Lynda Houk, Executive Director of the Foundation, said, “Tickled Pink brings together a diverse group of women with one thing in common – that their lives have been impacted in some way by breast cancer. This event helps us raise awareness and funds for research while also celebrating the hope for a future free from breast cancer.”
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer recently held its annual Tickled Pink fundraiser and presented a check for $2.1 million to staff from the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at Indiana University School of Medicine. Lynda Houk, Executive Director of the Foundation, said, “Tickled Pink brings together a diverse group of women with one thing in common – that their lives have been impacted in some way by breast cancer. This event helps us raise awareness and funds for research while also celebrating the hope for a future free from breast cancer.”
Vera Bradley Merchandise Manager Tina Conrad, a breast cancer survivor, recently completed the Fort4Fitness half-marathon in Fort Wayne, Indiana and raised $1,000 for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer through her race sponsorships. “I run for three reasons. One, for research, because research is what will make a difference. Two, I run because I can and I want to honor those who can’t. I don’t take my health for granted! And three, to lower my chances of recurrence. Exercise has been proven to greatly decrease the risks of recurrence in breast cancer survivors,” Tina shared.
Vera Bradley Merchandise Manager Tina Conrad, a breast cancer survivor, recently completed the Fort4Fitness half-marathon in Fort Wayne, Indiana and raised $1,000 for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer through her race sponsorships. “I run for three reasons. One, for research, because research is what will make a difference. Two, I run because I can and I want to honor those who can’t. I don’t take my health for granted! And three, to lower my chances of recurrence. Exercise has been proven to greatly decrease the risks of recurrence in breast cancer survivors,” Tina shared.
We are hiring for the holidays! Join us at one of our Factory Outlet Stores for a Seasonal Hiring Event on 10/5 from 12 P.M - 5 P.M. Can't make it to the event? Just apply online at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMywn
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Our friend (and country music star) Jordan Davis recently hosted our backpack stuffing event in Indianapolis to benefit area elementary school students through non-profit Blessings in a Backpack! Learn more and see how you can contribute to the cause at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vM0lo.
Our friend (and country music star) Jordan Davis recently hosted our backpack stuffing event in Indianapolis to benefit area elementary school students through non-profit Blessings in a Backpack! Learn more and see how you can contribute to the cause at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vM0lo.