Vera Bradley (VRA) 10-Q 11 Dec 19 2020 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Dec. 04, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Nov. 2, 2019
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	Vera Bradley, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001495320
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-01
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		33,642,427

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 25,999	$ 113,493
Short-term investments	9,410	19,381
Accounts receivable, net	26,960	15,604
Inventories	133,964	91,581
Income taxes receivable	3,705	809
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	11,305	11,600
Total current assets	211,343	252,468
Operating right-of-use assets	116,571
Property, plant, and equipment, net	75,561	77,951
Intangible assets, net	58,772	0
Goodwill	44,604	0
Long-term investments	13,437	23,735
Deferred income taxes	7,905	6,724
Other assets	3,833	1,270
Total assets	532,026	362,148
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	24,751	14,595
Accrued employment costs	9,299	13,316
Short-term operating lease liabilities	22,162
Earn-out liability	21,901	0
Other accrued liabilities	14,889	13,482
Income taxes payable	884	2,163
Total current liabilities	93,886	43,556
Long-term operating lease liabilities	115,706
Other long-term liabilities	53	23,889
Total liabilities	209,645	67,445
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	30,333	0
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, without par value; 200,000 shares authorized, 41,515 and 41,283 shares issued and 33,710 and 34,347 shares outstanding, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	98,450	95,572
Retained earnings	295,386	291,994
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	96	(24)
Treasury stock	(101,884)	(92,839)
Total shareholders’ equity of Vera Bradley, Inc.	292,048	294,703
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity	$ 532,026	$ 362,148

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, without par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	41,515,000	41,283,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	33,710,000	34,347,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 127,501	$ 97,688	$ 338,289	$ 297,904
Cost of sales	59,631	40,536	152,618	126,396
Gross profit	67,870	57,152	185,671	171,508
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	69,423	51,866	184,465	156,341
Other income	77	57	1,021	280
Operating (loss) income	(1,476)	5,343	2,227	15,447
Interest income, net	(133)	(175)	(955)	(677)
(Loss) income before income taxes	(1,343)	5,518	3,182	16,124
Income tax (benefit) expense	(361)	1,292	851	3,986
Net (loss) income	(982)	4,226	2,331	12,138
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(1,121)	0	(1,257)	0
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ 139	$ 4,226	$ 3,588	$ 12,138
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	33,907	35,219	34,104	35,431
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	34,114	35,496	34,355	35,654
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0.12	$ 0.11	$ 0.34
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	$ 0.12	$ 0.10	$ 0.34

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (982)	$ 4,226	$ 2,331	$ 12,138
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(3)	(43)	121	(31)
Cumulative translation adjustment	(22)	9	(1)	2
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(1,007)	4,192	2,451	12,109
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(1,121)	0	(1,257)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ 114	$ 4,192	$ 3,708	$ 12,109

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018		35,459,025
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018			5,642,485
Balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018	$ 285,283		$ (76,578)	$ 91,192	$ 270,783	$ (114)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	(1,370)				(1,370)
Translation adjustments	(4)					(4)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(45)					(45)
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		177,192
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(522)			(522)
Stock-based compensation	899			899
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at May. 05, 2018		35,636,217
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at May. 05, 2018			5,642,485
Balance at the end of the period at May. 05, 2018	284,695		$ (76,578)	91,569	269,867	(163)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018		35,459,025
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018			5,642,485
Balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 03, 2018	285,283		$ (76,578)	91,192	270,783	(114)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	12,138
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018		34,855,900
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018			6,426,351
Balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018	289,882		$ (87,692)	94,342	283,375	(143)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at May. 05, 2018		35,636,217
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at May. 05, 2018			5,642,485
Balance at the beginning of the period at May. 05, 2018	284,695		$ (76,578)	91,569	269,867	(163)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	9,282				9,282
Translation adjustments	(3)					(3)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	57					57
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		897
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(5)			(5)
Stock-based compensation	1,714			1,714
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(252,201)	252,201
Treasury stock purchased	(3,591)		$ (3,591)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Aug. 04, 2018		35,384,913
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Aug. 04, 2018			5,894,686
Balance at the end of the period at Aug. 04, 2018	292,149		$ (80,169)	93,278	279,149	(109)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	4,226				4,226
Translation adjustments	9					9
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(43)					(43)
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		2,652
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(20)			(20)
Stock-based compensation	1,084			1,084
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(531,665)	531,665
Treasury stock purchased	(7,523)		$ (7,523)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018		34,855,900
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018			6,426,351
Balance at the end of the period at Nov. 03, 2018	$ 289,882		$ (87,692)	94,342	283,375	(143)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019	34,347,000	34,347,420
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019			6,935,623
Balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019	$ 294,703		$ (92,839)	95,572	291,994	(24)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	(2,405)				(2,405)
Translation adjustments	1					1
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	132					132
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		183,346
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(791)			(791)
Stock-based compensation	1,238			1,238
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(284,088)	284,088
Treasury stock purchased	(2,908)		$ (2,908)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at May. 04, 2019		34,246,678
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at May. 04, 2019			7,219,711
Balance at the end of the period at May. 04, 2019	$ 289,774		$ (95,747)	96,019	289,393	109
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019	34,347,000	34,347,420
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019			6,935,623
Balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 02, 2019	$ 294,703		$ (92,839)	95,572	291,994	(24)
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ 3,588
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	33,710,000	33,709,570
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	7,805,051		7,805,051
Balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	$ 292,048		$ (101,884)	98,450	295,386	96
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the beginning of the period at May. 04, 2019		34,246,678
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at May. 04, 2019			7,219,711
Balance at the beginning of the period at May. 04, 2019	289,774		$ (95,747)	96,019	289,393	109
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	5,854				5,854
Translation adjustments	20					20
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(8)					(8)
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		40,297
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(316)			(316)
Stock-based compensation	1,255			1,255
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(196,507)	196,507
Treasury stock purchased	(2,228)		$ (2,228)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Aug. 03, 2019		34,090,468
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Aug. 03, 2019			7,416,218
Balance at the end of the period at Aug. 03, 2019	294,351		$ (97,975)	96,958	295,247	121
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	139				139
Translation adjustments	(22)					(22)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(3)					(3)
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		7,935
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(47)			(47)
Stock-based compensation	1,539			1,539
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(388,833)	388,833
Treasury stock purchased	$ (3,909)		$ (3,909)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	33,710,000	33,709,570
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	7,805,051		7,805,051
Balance at the end of the period at Nov. 02, 2019	$ 292,048		$ (101,884)	$ 98,450	$ 295,386	$ 96

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,331	$ 12,138
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment	13,856	12,402
Amortization of operating right-of-use assets	16,359
Amortization of intangible assets	2,884	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	97	154
Stock-based compensation	4,032	3,697
Deferred income taxes	(1,113)	540
Cash gain on investments	(178)	32
Accretion of earn-out liability	1,803	0
Amortization of step-up in inventory basis	7,230	0
Other non-cash charges, net	157	266
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(3,620)	(7,442)
Inventories	(21,970)	(8,688)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(3,331)	1,074
Accounts payable	4,146	1,313
Income taxes	(4,175)	(443)
Operating lease liabilities, net	(18,727)
Accrued and other liabilities	(9,016)	(3,440)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(9,235)	11,603
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(11,425)	(6,605)
Purchases of investments	(13,762)	(55,144)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments	34,209	55,209
Cash paid for business acquisition, net of cash acquired	(76,032)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(67,010)	(6,540)
Cash flows from financing activities
Tax withholdings for equity compensation	(1,154)	(547)
Repurchase of common stock	(9,143)	(10,795)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(951)	0
Payments of debt-issuance costs	0	160
Net cash used in financing activities	(11,248)	(11,502)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1)	2
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(87,494)	(6,437)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	113,493	68,751
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	25,999	62,314
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes, net	6,166	$ 3,921
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity
Earn-out liability	$ 21,901

Description of the Company and

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation The term “Company” refers to Vera Bradley, Inc. and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries, except where the context requires otherwise or where otherwise indicated. Vera Bradley is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. Founded in 1982 by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R. Miller, the brand’s innovative designs, iconic patterns, and brilliant colors continue to inspire and connect women. Vera Bradley offers a unique, multi-channel sales model, as well as a focus on service and a high level of customer engagement. In July 2019, Vera Bradley, Inc. acquired a 75% interest in Creative Genius, Inc., which also operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (“Pura Vida”). Pura Vida, based in La Jolla, California, is a rapidly growing, digitally native, and highly engaging lifestyle brand that deeply resonates with its loyal consumer following. The Pura Vida brand has a differentiated and expanding offering of bracelets, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company has included an additional segment for Pura Vida due to its acquisition. As a result, the Company now has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct (“VB Direct”), Vera Bradley Indirect (“VB Indirect”), and Pura Vida. • The VB Direct business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products through Vera Bradley full-line and factory outlet stores in the United States; verabradley.com; the Vera Bradley online outlet site; and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As of November 2, 2019 , the Company operated 91 full-line stores and 63 factory outlet stores. • The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 2,200 specialty retail locations, substantially all of which are located in the United States, as well as department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, third-party inventory liquidators, and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. • The Pura Vida segment represents revenues generated through the Pura Vida websites, www.puravidabracelets.com and www.puravidabracelets.eu, and through the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 , filed with the SEC. The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and its majority owned subsidiary, Pura Vida beginning on July 17, 2019. The Company has eliminated intercompany balances and transactions in consolidation. Fiscal Periods The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to the fiscal quarters ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 , refer to the thirteen-week periods ended on those dates. Operating Leases Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases , was adopted on a modified retrospective basis on February 3, 2019. Accordingly, prior year financial information contained herein was not recast and is reported under the prior accounting standard. This comparability primarily impacts the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 3 herein for additional information regarding the Company's leases. The Company recognizes lease liabilities at the lease commencement date based upon the present value of the remaining lease payments. Operating right-of-use assets are based on the lease liability adjusted for prepaid rent, deferred rent, and tenant allowances received from certain of the Company’s landlords, primarily for its retail store locations. Operating lease liabilities are amortized based upon the effective interest method. Operating right-of-use assets are amortized based upon the straight-line lease expense less interest on the lease liability. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable rent expense is recognized in the period incurred. Business Combination The Company acquired a majority interest in Pura Vida on July 16, 2019. In connection with a business combination, the Company records the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contingent consideration liabilities, if any, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their acquisition-date fair values. Goodwill is measured indirectly as the excess of the sum of (1) the consideration transferred (including contingent consideration, if any) and (2) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree over the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Refer to Note 12 herein for additional information. These fair value assessments require management judgment and include the use of significant estimates and assumptions including future cash flows, discount and other market rates, and asset lives, among other items. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Upon an acquisition, the Company records the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets. As of November 2, 2019 , these items consisted of the Pura Vida brand, customer relationships, and non-competition agreements. Assets that are determined to have an indefinite life, including goodwill and the Pura Vida Brand, are not amortized but are assessed for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Definite-lived intangible assets, including customer relationships and non-competition agreements, are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are also subject to impairment testing, similar to the Company’s long-lived assets. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest On July 16, 2019, as contemplated by the Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and the owners of the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25% ) ownership interest in Pura Vida (the “Sellers”) which was not acquired by the Company (the “Remaining Pura Vida Interest”) entered into a Put/Call Agreement (the “Put/Call Agreement”). Pursuant to the Put/Call Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Sellers have the right to sell all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interest to the Company, and the Company has the right to purchase all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interests from Sellers, in each case generally at any time following the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Transaction until the tenth anniversary thereof. The purchase price for any Remaining Pura Vida Interest put to, or called by, the Company will be determined based on the arithmetic average of a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of Pura Vida and a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of the Company, as defined in the Put/Call Agreement, over the twelve-month period ending on the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which an exercise notice is delivered by a relevant party. In the event of a change in control of the Company, the parties may exercise a portion of their put and call rights prior to the fifth anniversary of the closing date (as defined in the Put/Call Agreement). As a result of this redemption feature, the Company recorded the noncontrolling interest as redeemable and classified it in temporary equity within its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets initially at its acquisition-date fair value. The noncontrolling interest is adjusted each reporting period for income (or loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. A measurement period adjustment, if any, is then made to adjust the noncontrolling interest to the higher of the redemption value or carrying value each reporting period. These adjustments are recognized through retained earnings and are not reflected in net income or net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. When calculating earnings per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc., the Company adjusts net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. for the measurement period adjustment to the extent the redemption value exceeds the fair value of the noncontrolling interest on a cumulative basis. Refer to Note 13 herein for additional information regarding the redeemable noncontrolling interest. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases , which increases transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leases and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 for targeted improvements, including the option of allowing entities to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date (February 3, 2019 for the Company) and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company adopted the standard using this adoption method on February 3, 2019 (the beginning of fiscal 2020) and recorded a $0.2 million beginning retained earnings adjustment. In addition, the Company evaluated the usage of applicable transition relief practical expedients at the adoption date as follows: Practical Expedient Package The Company elected the practical expedient package and did not re-assess whether a contract was or contained a lease; did not re-assess lease classification as an operating or financing lease for expired or existing leases; and did not re-assess whether a lease contained initial direct costs for expired or existing leases. Hindsight The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which allows for hindsight when assessing the lease term and impairment of right-of-use assets. The Company has operating leases at all of its retail stores; therefore, the adoption of this standard resulted in a material increase of assets and liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The opening balance of its operating lease liabilities was approximately $149 million and its operating right-of-use assets were approximately $126 million at transition on February 3, 2019. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows also had material presentation changes within operating activities upon adoption. The adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Refer to Note 3 herein for additional information regarding ASC Topic 842, including details of practical expedients related to policy elections. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Customers Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract , which aligns the requirements for capitalizing or expensing implementation costs in hosting arrangements (regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software) with capitalizing or expensing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019 (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments can be adopted either retrospectively or prospectively. The Company adopted this standard at the beginning of its fiscal 2020 (February 3, 2019) on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard had an immaterial impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017 the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . This standard eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this standard during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, with no impact on its consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements . The amendments in this update remove, modify, and add certain disclosure requirements to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement . This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019 (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted, and certain amendments are to be adopted prospectively for only the most recent annual or interim period presented in the initial year of adoption or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregation of Revenue The following presents the Company's net revenues disaggregated by product category for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 33,178 $ 10,565 $ — $ 43,743 Travel 19,191 5,789 — 24,980 Accessories 17,575 4,785 24,469 46,829 Home 6,255 1,171 — 7,426 Other 2,198 (1) 1,777 (2) 548 (3) 4,523 Total net revenues $ 78,397 (4) $ 24,087 (5) $ 25,017 (4) $ 127,501 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $23.1 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $1.0 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2018 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 31,059 $ 11,224 $ — $ 42,283 Travel 18,425 5,830 — 24,255 Accessories 16,932 4,488 — 21,420 Home 5,369 952 — 6,321 Other 1,674 (1) 1,735 (2) — 3,409 Total net revenues $ 73,459 (3) $ 24,229 (4) $ — $ 97,688 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, apparel/footwear, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (4) $23.2 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $1.0 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 100,527 $ 31,549 $ — $ 132,076 Travel 62,402 13,091 — 75,493 Accessories 54,622 12,952 29,689 97,263 Home 19,769 1,995 — 21,764 Other 6,593 (1) 4,384 (2) 716 (3) 11,693 Total net revenues $ 243,913 (4) $ 63,971 (5) $ 30,405 (4) $ 338,289 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $61.1 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $2.9 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2018 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 95,853 $ 33,767 $ — $ 129,620 Travel 59,607 14,880 — 74,487 Accessories 52,872 13,071 — 65,943 Home 15,683 1,788 — 17,471 Other 5,997 (1) 4,386 (2) — 10,383 Total net revenues $ 230,012 (3) $ 67,892 (4) $ — $ 297,904 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, apparel/footwear, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (4) $65.1 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $2.8 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Contract Balances Contract liabilities as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019, were $2.5 million and $1.6 million , respectively. The balance as of November 2, 2019 consisted of unearned revenue related to the monthly bracelet and jewelry clubs of the Pura Vida segment, unredeemed gift cards, and an immaterial amount of unearned revenue for pre-payments of royalties in certain of the Company’s licensing arrangements. The balance as of February 2, 2019 consisted of unearned revenue related to unredeemed gift cards and an immaterial amount of unearned revenue for pre-payments of royalties in certain of the Company’s licensing arrangements. These contract liabilities are recognized within other accrued liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company did not have contract assets as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019. The balance for accounts receivable from contracts with customers, net of allowances, as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019, was $23.7 million and $14.1 million , respectively, which is recognized within accounts receivable, net, on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The provision for doubtful accounts was $0.4 million and $0.3 million as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019, respectively. Performance Obligations The performance obligations for the VB Direct, VB Indirect, and Pura Vida segments include the promise to transfer distinct goods (or a bundle of distinct goods). The VB Indirect segment also includes the right to access intellectual property (“IP”) related to the Vera Bradley brand. Remaining Performance Obligations The Company does not have remaining performance obligations in excess of one year or contracts that it does not have the right to invoice as of November 2, 2019 .

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases Nature of Leases The Company has operating leases at all of its retail stores, as well as for its New York office, the California Pura Vida office, Asia sourcing office, and showrooms. The Company also has operating leases for certain equipment and storage spaces. The Company does not have residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants imposed by leases. Determination of Lease Terms Retail store leases have remaining terms of up to 10 years as of November 2, 2019 . These leases generally have early termination rights when certain sales thresholds are not met for a specified measurement period. The Company's other leases have remaining terms of up to seven years as of November 2, 2019 . If the lease contains a renewal period at the Company's option, the renewal period is included in the lease term if determined the option is reasonably certain to be exercised at lease commencement. The Company's lease options generally do not include termination rights other than those mentioned. The Company did not have financing leases as of November 2, 2019 . Variable Rental Payments All of the Company's retail store leases contain variable rental payments when the retail store's sales exceed a specified breakpoint. In addition, certain of the Company's leases contain real estate taxes, common area maintenance, and similar items that are billed as pass-through charges from its landlords. These rental payments are not included in the measurement of the lease liability, but are recognized as variable lease cost in the period incurred. Certain of the Company's leases also contain lease components with increases based upon an index or rate. These lease components are included on the Company's balance sheet at the rate as of lease commencement. Future changes in the index or rate will generally be included as variable lease cost. Significant Judgments and Assumptions Determination of Whether a Contract Contains a Lease The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. The contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company generally must also have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the property, plant, and equipment and have the right to direct its use. Discount Rate The weighted-average discount rate as of November 2, 2019 , was 5.0% . The discount rate is not readily determinable in the lease; therefore, the Company estimated the incremental borrowing rate, at the commencement date of each lease, which is the rate of interest it would have to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term with similar payments. Leases Not Yet Commenced As of November 2, 2019 , the Company had a retail store lease which was executed, but it did not have control of the underlying asset; therefore, the lease liability and right-of-use asset is not recorded on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This lease contains undiscounted lease payments, which will be included in the determination of the lease liability, totaling approximately $2.4 million and has an approximate term of 10 years commencing in fiscal 2021. Practical Expedients (Policy Elections) The Company has elected the following practical expedients as policy elections upon the adoption of ASC Topic 842. Short-Term Leases The Company elected to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less from recognition on the balance sheet for all leases. Not Separating Lease and Nonlease Components The Company elected to combine lease and nonlease components and recognize as a single lease component for all leases. Refer to Note 1 herein for information regarding transition practical expedients elected. Amounts Recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements The following lease expense is recorded within cost of sales for the Asia sourcing office and certain equipment leases and within selling, general, and administrative expenses for all other leases, including retail store leases, in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 7,254 $ 21,621 Variable lease cost 2,189 6,954 Short-term lease cost 114 447 Total lease cost $ 9,557 $ 29,022 The weighted-average remaining lease term as of November 2, 2019 was 5.9 years. Supplemental operating cash flow information was as follows (in thousands): Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 24,451 Right-of-use assets increase as a result of new and modified operating lease liabilities, net $ 7,021 Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities Maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities (undiscounted) reconciled to its lease liability as of November 2, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Operating Leases Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months) $ 4,539 Fiscal 2021 31,612 Fiscal 2022 29,093 Fiscal 2023 24,881 Fiscal 2024 21,545 Thereafter 49,695 Total remaining obligations 161,365 Less: Interest 23,497 Present value of lease liabilities $ 137,868 Under the prior accounting standard (ASC Topic 840), the maturities of minimum lease payments as disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 were as follows: Operating Leases Fiscal 2020 $ 32,658 Fiscal 2021 32,017 Fiscal 2022 29,707 Fiscal 2023 25,933 Fiscal 2024 22,250 Thereafter 45,099 Total remaining minimum lease payments $ 187,664

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares represent outstanding restricted stock units. The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Numerator: Net (loss) income $ (982 ) $ 4,226 $ 2,331 $ 12,138 Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1,121 ) — (1,257 ) — Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 139 $ 4,226 $ 3,588 $ 12,138 Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) 33,907 35,219 34,104 35,431 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards 207 277 251 223 Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) 34,114 35,496 34,355 35,654 Net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.: Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.34 Diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.34 For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 , there were an immaterial number of additional shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units that were excluded from the diluted share calculations because they were anti-dilutive.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date: • Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2 – Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions. The classification of fair value measurements within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. The carrying amounts reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, and accounts payable as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , approximated their fair values. The following table details the fair value measurements of the Company's investments and contingent consideration as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 Cash equivalents (1) $ 985 $ 2,169 $ 2,099 $ 6,493 $ — $ — Short-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 3,269 5,769 — — Municipal securities — — 2,650 4,190 — — Commercial paper — — 1,978 498 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 1,513 5,808 — — U.S. treasury securities — 3,116 — — — — Long-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 4,987 9,499 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — 4,829 7,169 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 2,401 4,675 — — Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — — 715 1,127 — — Other foreign securities — — 505 — — — Municipal securities — — — 1,265 — — Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (2) — — — — 21,901 — (1) Cash equivalents include commercial paper and a money market fund that have a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Due to their short maturity, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value. (2) Refer to Note 12 herein for additional information. The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets, which includes property, plant, and equipment and lease right-of-use assets, on a quarterly basis or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Store-level assets and right-of-use assets are grouped at the individual store-level for the purpose of the impairment assessment. Recoverability of an asset group is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. The fair value of the store assets is determined using the discounted future cash flow method of anticipated cash flows through the store’s lease-end date using fair value measurement inputs classified as Level 3. The fair value of right-of-use assets is estimated using market comparative information for similar properties. Level 3 inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. The Company recorded no impairment for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 . Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant, and equipment, including leasehold improvements, and operating lease assets, as well as assets related to the Pura Vida acquisition including goodwill and intangible assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired. Refer to Note 12 herein for additional information on the methods used in the preliminary valuation of acquired intangible assets.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt On September 7, 2018, VBD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an asset-based revolving Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among VBD, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for certain credit facilities to VBD in an aggregate principal amount not to initially exceed the lesser of $75.0 million or the amount of borrowing availability determined in accordance with a borrowing base of certain assets. Any proceeds of the credit facilities will be used to finance general corporate purposes of VBD and its subsidiaries, including but not limited to Vera Bradley International, LLC and Vera Bradley Sales, LLC (collectively, the “Named Subsidiaries”). The Credit Agreement also contains an option for VBD to arrange with lenders to increase the aggregate principal amount by up to $25.0 million . Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a per annum rate equal to either (i) for CBFR borrowings (including swingline loans), the CB Floating Rate, where the CB Floating Rate is the prime rate which shall never be less than the adjusted one month LIBOR rate on such day, plus the Applicable Rate, where the Applicable Rate is a percentage spread ranging from -1.00% to -1.50% or (ii) for each eurodollar borrowing, the Adjusted LIBO Rate, where the Adjusted LIBO Rate is the LIBO rate for such interest period multiplied by the statutory reserve rate, for the interest period in effect for such borrowing, plus the Applicable Rate, where the Applicable Rate is a percentage ranging from 1.00% to 1.30% . The applicable CB Floating Rate, Adjusted LIBO Rate, or LIBO Rate shall be determined by the administrative agent. The Credit Agreement also requires VBD to pay a commitment fee for the unused portion of the revolving facility of up to 0.20% per annum. VBD’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and the Named Subsidiaries. The obligations of VBD under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the respective assets of VBD, the Company, and the Named Subsidiaries and are further secured by the equity interests in VBD and the Named Subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including restrictions on the Company's ability to incur debt or liens; engage in mergers or consolidations; make certain investments, acquisitions, loans, and advances; sell assets; enter into certain swap agreements; pay dividends or make distributions or make other restricted payments; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; and amend, modify, or waive any of its rights related to subordinated indebtedness and certain charter and other organizational, governing, and material agreements. The Company may avoid certain of such restrictions by meeting payment conditions defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also requires the Loan Parties to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 0 to 1.00 during periods when borrowing availability is less than the greater of (A) $7.5 million , and (B) 10% of the lesser of (i) the aggregate revolving commitment, and (ii) the borrowing base. The fixed charge coverage ratio, availability, aggregate revolving commitment, and the borrowing base are further defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, among other things: (i) the failure to pay any principal, interest, or other fees under the Credit Agreement; (ii) the making of any materially incorrect representation or warranty; (iii) the failure to observe or perform any covenant, condition, or agreement in the Credit Agreement or related agreements; (iv) a cross default with respect to other material indebtedness; (v) bankruptcy and insolvency events; (vi) unsatisfied material final judgments; (vii) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) events that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect; and (viii) a change in control (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Any commitments made under the Credit Agreement mature on September 7, 2023. As of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , the Company had no borrowings outstanding and availability of $75.0 million under the Credit Agreement.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The provision for income taxes for interim periods is based on an estimate of the annual effective tax rate adjusted to reflect the impact of discrete items. Management judgment is required in projecting ordinary income to estimate the Company’s annual effective tax rate. The effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 , was 26.9% , compared to 23.4% for the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2018 . The year-over-year effective tax rate increase was primarily due to the relative impact of discrete items in the current-year period compared to the prior-year period. The effective tax rate for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , was 26.7% , compared to 24.7% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2018 . The year-over-year effective tax rate increase was primarily due to the relative impact of permanent and discrete items in the current-year period compared to the prior-year period, primarily as a result of tax shortfalls from stock-based compensation and executive compensation.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense, for its awards of restricted stock units, in an amount equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date of the respective award. The Company reserved 6,076,001 shares of common stock for issuance or transfer under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan, which allows for grants of restricted stock units, as well as other equity awards. Awards of Restricted Stock Units During the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 , the Company granted 9,680 time-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $0.1 million to certain employees under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan compared to 15,948 time-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $0.2 million in the same period of the prior year. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , the Company granted 416,944 time-based and performance-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $5.4 million to certain employees and non-employee directors under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan compared to a total of 491,162 time-based and performance-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $5.5 million granted in the same period of the prior year. The Company determined the fair value of the awards based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The majority of the time-based restricted stock units vest and settle in shares of the Company’s common stock, on a one -for-one basis, in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Restricted stock units issued to non-employee directors vest after a one -year period from the grant date. The Company recognizes the expense relating to these units, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the completion of a three -year period of time (cliff vesting), subject to the employee’s continuing employment throughout and the Company’s achievement of annual earnings per share targets, or other Company performance targets, during the three-year performance period. The Company recognizes the expense relating to these units, net of estimated forfeitures, based on the probable outcome of achievement of the financial targets, on a straight-line basis over three years . The following table sets forth a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 (units in thousands): Time-based Restricted Stock Units Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Nonvested units outstanding at February 2, 2019 473 $ 11.75 442 $ 11.38 Granted 246 12.94 171 13.10 Vested (277 ) 12.32 (50 ) 19.62 Forfeited (9 ) 13.19 (2 ) 9.90 Nonvested units outstanding at November 2, 2019 433 $ 12.03 561 $ 11.18 As of November 2, 2019 , there was $6.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years, subject to meeting performance conditions.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including those relating to product liability, legal claims, employee benefits, environmental issues, and other matters. Management believes that at this time it is not probable that any of these claims will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcomes of legal proceedings and claims brought against the Company are subject to uncertainty, and future developments could cause these actions or claims, individually or in aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows of a particular reporting period. In August of 2019, Vesi Incorporated (“Vesi”) filed suit against the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio related to the Company’s licensing business and alleging breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, defamation, and tortious interference with prospective business relationship. The complaint seeks damages in an amount not less than $10.0 million for punitive damages, attorney fees, prejudgment interest, and any other additional relief. The Company has denied any liability and intends to vigorously defend itself in the case. In November 2019, the Company filed a counterclaim against the principals of Vesi as personal guarantors for monies owed to the Company by Vesi. The cases are currently in discovery. At this time, we are not able to estimate a possible loss or range of loss that may result from this matter or to determine whether such loss, if any, would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations due to the fact that the Company is vigorously defending itself and management believes that the Company has a number of meritorious legal defenses.

Common Stock

Common Stock	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock	Common Stock On November 29, 2018, the Company's board of directors approved a share repurchase plan (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”) authorizing up to $50.0 million of repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock. The 2018 Share Repurchase Program is scheduled to expire on December 14, 2020. The Company purchased 388,833 shares at an average price of $10.05 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount of $3.9 million during the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 , under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program. The Company purchased 869,428 shares at an average price of $10.40 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount of $9.0 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , there was $38.1 million remaining available to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program. As of November 2, 2019 , the Company held as treasury shares 7,805,051 shares of its common stock at an average price of $13.05 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate carrying amount of $101.9 million . The Company’s treasury shares may be issued under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan or for other corporate purposes.

Investments

Investments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Cash Equivalents Investments classified as cash equivalents relate to highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. As of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , these investments in the Company's portfolio consisted of commercial paper and a money market fund. Short-Term Investments As of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , short-term investments consisted of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities, municipal securities, and commercial paper with a maturity within one year of the balance sheet date. The balance as of February 2, 2019 , also included U.S. treasury securities. These debt securities are classified as available-for-sale; therefore, unrealized gains and losses are recorded within other comprehensive income. Interest income earned is recorded within interest income, net, in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company held $9.4 million and $19.4 million in short-term investments as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's short-term investments (in thousands): November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 3,269 $ 5,769 Municipal securities 2,650 4,190 Commercial paper 1,978 498 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 1,513 5,808 U.S. treasury securities — 3,116 Total short-term investments $ 9,410 $ 19,381 Long-Term Investments As of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , long-term investments consisted of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and U.S. and non-U.S. asset-backed securities with a maturity greater than one year from the balance sheet date. The balance as of November 2, 2019 also included other foreign securities and the balance as of February 2, 2019 included municipal securities. These debt securities are classified as available-for-sale; therefore, unrealized gains and losses are recorded within other comprehensive income. Interest income earned is recorded within interest income, net, in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company held $13.4 million and $23.7 million in long-term investments as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 , respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's long-term investments (in thousands): November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 4,987 $ 9,499 U.S. asset-backed securities 4,829 7,169 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 2,401 4,675 Non-U.S. asset-backed securities 715 1,127 Other foreign securities 505 — Municipal securities — 1,265 Total long-term investments $ 13,437 $ 23,735 There were no material gross unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 .

Acquisition of Pura Vida

Acquisition of Pura Vida	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition of Pura Vida	Acquisition of Pura Vida On July 16, 2019, the Company completed its acquisition of a seventy-five percent ( 75% ) ownership interest in Creative Genius, Inc. or “Pura Vida” (the “Transaction”) in exchange for cash consideration of approximately $75 million . During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company provided additional cash consideration of approximately $3.0 million for a working capital adjustment. Additional measurement period adjustments were recorded for conditions that existed as of the acquisition date. Pura Vida, based in La Jolla, California, is a rapidly growing, digitally native, and highly engaging lifestyle brand that deeply resonates with its loyal consumer following. The Pura Vida brand has a differentiated and expanding offering of bracelets, jewelry, and other lifestyle accessories. The Company believes that the acquisition will strengthen the Company by providing increased product diversification and future growth opportunities partially as a result of resource and knowledge-sharing. In accordance with the Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company also agreed to a contingent payment of up to $22.5 million payable during the first quarter of calendar year 2020 based on calendar year 2019 adjusted EBITDA of Pura Vida, as defined in the Interest Purchase Agreement. This contingent payment is recorded as an earn-out liability on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at its fair value of $21.9 million . The maximum payout of this contingent payment is $22.5 million . The Company’s existing available cash, cash equivalents, and investments funded the purchase price due at the closing of the Transaction and subsequent to the closing. Pre-tax Transaction costs totaled $2.7 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 . There were no transaction costs during the thirteen weeks ended November 2, 2019 . These costs are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and within corporate unallocated expenses. On July 16, 2019, as contemplated by the Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and the owners of the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25% ) ownership interest in Pura Vida which was not acquired by the Company entered into a Put/Call Agreement. The following preliminary schedule summarizes the consideration paid for Pura Vida, the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest, and the fair value of the contingent consideration related to the earn-out provision. The accounting for the acquisition is preliminary as the Company has not yet finalized the valuation of the aforementioned items. in thousands Fair Value at Acquisition Date Measurement Period Adjustments Adjusted Fair Value at Acquisition Date Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,495 $ 1,495 Accounts receivable, net (5) 8,673 8,673 Inventories (1) 27,643 27,643 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,537 1,537 Operating right of use asset 1,250 1,250 Property, plant, and equipment, net 751 751 Goodwill (2) 41,310 3,294 44,604 Intangible asset, brand (3) 36,668 36,668 Other intangible assets (4) 25,283 (295 ) 24,988 Total assets acquired 144,610 2,999 147,609 Accounts payable 6,818 6,818 Accrued employment costs 2,351 2,351 Other accrued liabilities (5) 6,637 6,637 Operating lease liability 1,659 (22 ) 1,637 Total liabilities assumed 17,465 (22 ) 17,443 Less: Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (6) (20,854 ) 756 (20,098 ) Redeemable noncontrolling interest (31,786 ) (755 ) (32,541 ) Cash acquired (1,495 ) (1,495 ) Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired $ 73,010 $ 3,022 $ 76,032 (1) Includes an $8.3 million step-up adjustment which will be recognized in cost of sales within four months of the acquisition. Inventories were valued using the cost approach. The significant assumptions used for the valuation include inventory balances, projected gross and operating margins, and cost and time to dispose (sell) inventory on hand. (2) Refer to Notes 1 and 14 herein for additional information regarding goodwill. (3) The brand intangible asset was valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The significant assumptions used for the valuation include the royalty rate, estimated projected revenues, long-term growth rate, and the discount rate. Refer to Note 14 herein for additional information regarding intangible assets. (4) Other intangible assets include customer relationships and non-competition agreements. Customer relationships were valued using the multi-period excess earnings method. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include projected cash flows, the discount rate, and customer attrition rate. The non-competition agreements were valued using the with-or-without method. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include projected cash flows, probability of competition, impact of competition on business, and the discount rate. Refer to Note 14 herein for additional information regarding intangible assets. (5) Includes $4.1 million related to an indemnified liability. (6) Contingent consideration related to the earn-out provision was valued using a Monte Carlo simulation in order to forecast the value of the potential future payment. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include the discount rate, projected cash flows, and calculated volatility. The operations of Pura Vida are recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ending November 2, 2019 , beginning on July 17, 2019, which represents the first full day following the acquisition. As such, the Company's financial statements are not comparable with the prior-year period presented. Refer to Note 16 herein for segment-level financial information associated with Pura Vida. The following pro forma financial information is intended to provide a sense for what the Company's operating results may have been if the Pura Vida acquisition had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2019. The pro forma financial information is not indicative of the results that would have been reflected had the transaction actually occurred as of that date, nor is it necessarily indicative of the Company’s future results. The financial information includes expense related to supplemental officer wages and fully indemnified state sales tax matters for time periods before the acquisition date. The Company does not expect these items to have a continuing impact on its consolidated financial statements. The following adjustments have been made: • Short-term purchase accounting items, such as the inventory step-up adjustment and earn-out liability accretion expense, have been excluded due to their non-recurring nature; • Definite-lived intangible amortization that exceeds one year has been reflected as if it occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2019; • Transaction costs have been excluded; and • Tax expense has been estimated at a statutory rate of 25.0% . Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended in thousands, except per share data November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Pro forma net revenues $ 133,109 $ 115,643 $ 382,199 $ 342,371 Pro forma net income 6,042 4,338 10,290 10,471 Pro forma net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. 5,324 4,277 10,063 10,970 Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ 0.30 $ 0.31 Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ 0.29 $ 0.31

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable noncontrolling interest represents the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25% ) interest in Pura Vida not acquired by the Company. Refer to Note 1 herein for additional information. Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 2, 2019 and May 4, 2019 — Fair value of noncontrolling interest at acquisition 31,786 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (136 ) Balance at August 3, 2019 $ 31,650 Fair value measurement period adjustment 755 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1,121 ) Distribution to redeemable noncontrolling interest (951 ) Balance at November 2, 2019 $ 30,333

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill The following table details the carrying value of the Company's intangible assets other than goodwill related to the acquisition of a majority interest in Pura Vida. The comparable prior-year period did not include intangible assets or goodwill. The valuation of the intangible assets and goodwill is preliminary and additional adjustments may be reflected during the measurement period. November 2, 2019 in thousands Gross Basis Measurement Period Adjustment Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,495 (295 ) $ 2,838 $ 21,362 Non-competition Agreements 788 — 46 742 Total definite-lived intangible assets 25,283 (295 ) 2,884 22,104 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,951 $ (295 ) $ 2,884 $ 58,772 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. The provisional weighted-average amortization period for the definite-lived intangible assets in total is 3.6 years. The provisional weighted-average amortization period is 3.6 years and 5.0 years for customer relationships and non-competition agreements, respectively. The provisional amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Amortization Expense Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months) $ 2,472 Fiscal 2021 9,006 Fiscal 2022 3,073 Fiscal 2023 3,073 Fiscal 2024 3,072 Thereafter 1,408 Total $ 22,104 The total amount of the provisional goodwill as of November 2, 2019 , was $44.6 million recorded within the Pura Vida segment upon acquisition. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, limited to the Company's 75% majority ownership interest. Refer to Notes 1 and 12 herein for addition information regarding goodwill. Changes in goodwill for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 2, 2019 and May 4, 2019 — Goodwill at acquisition 41,310 Balance at August 3, 2019 $ 41,310 Measurement period adjustment 3,294 Balance at November 2, 2019 $ 44,604

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories were as follows: November 2, February 2, Raw materials (1) $ 3,838 $ — Finished goods 130,126 91,581 Total inventories $ 133,964 $ 91,581 (1) Relates solely to Pura Vida operations.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company has included an additional segment for Pura Vida due to its acquisition. As a result, the Company now has three operating segments, which are also its reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct (“VB Direct”), Vera Bradley Indirect (“VB Indirect”), and Pura Vida. These operating segments are components of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are evaluated on a regular basis by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing the performance of the segments. The VB Direct segment includes Vera Bradley full-line and factory outlet stores; the Vera Bradley website, verabradley.com; the Vera Bradley online outlet site; and the Vera Bradley annual outlet sale. Revenues generated from this segment are driven through the sale of Vera Bradley-branded products from Vera Bradley to end consumers. The VB Indirect segment represents revenues generated through the distribution of Vera Bradley-branded products to specialty retailers representing approximately 2,200 locations, substantially all of which are located in the United States; key accounts, which include department stores, national accounts, third-party e-commerce sites, and third-party inventory liquidators; and royalties recognized through licensing agreements related to the Vera Bradley brand. The Pura Vida segment represents revenues generated through the Pura Vida websites, www.puravidabracelets.com and www.puravidabracelets.eu, and through the distribution of Pura Vida-branded products to wholesale retailers, substantially all of which are located in the United States. Corporate costs represent the Company’s administrative expenses, which include, but are not limited to: human resources, legal, finance, information technology, design, product development, merchandising, corporate-level marketing and advertising, and various other corporate-level-activity-related expenses not directly attributable to a reportable segment. All intercompany-related activities are eliminated in consolidation and are excluded from the segment reporting. Company management evaluates segment operating results based on several indicators. The primary or key performance indicators for each segment are net revenues and operating income. Net revenues and operating income information for the Company’s reportable segments during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 , respectively, consisted of the following (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Segment net revenues: VB Direct $ 78,397 $ 73,459 $ 243,913 $ 230,012 VB Indirect 24,087 24,229 63,971 67,892 Pura Vida 25,017 — 30,405 — Total $ 127,501 $ 97,688 $ 338,289 $ 297,904 Segment operating income (loss): VB Direct $ 14,675 $ 14,259 $ 45,172 $ 43,867 VB Indirect 9,324 10,075 24,193 27,186 Pura Vida (4,483 ) — (5,025 ) — Total $ 19,516 $ 24,334 $ 64,340 $ 71,053 Reconciliation: Segment operating income $ 19,516 $ 24,334 $ 64,340 $ 71,053 Less: Unallocated corporate expenses (20,992 ) (18,991 ) (62,113 ) (55,606 ) Operating (loss) income $ (1,476 ) $ 5,343 $ 2,227 $ 15,447

Description of the Company an_2

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 , filed with the SEC.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and its majority owned subsidiary, Pura Vida beginning on July 17, 2019. The Company has eliminated intercompany balances and transactions in consolidation.
Fiscal Periods	Fiscal Periods The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to January 31. References to the fiscal quarters ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 , refer to the thirteen-week periods ended on those dates.
Operating Leases	Operating Leases Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases , was adopted on a modified retrospective basis on February 3, 2019. Accordingly, prior year financial information contained herein was not recast and is reported under the prior accounting standard. This comparability primarily impacts the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Refer to Note 3 herein for additional information regarding the Company's leases. The Company recognizes lease liabilities at the lease commencement date based upon the present value of the remaining lease payments. Operating right-of-use assets are based on the lease liability adjusted for prepaid rent, deferred rent, and tenant allowances received from certain of the Company’s landlords, primarily for its retail store locations. Operating lease liabilities are amortized based upon the effective interest method. Operating right-of-use assets are amortized based upon the straight-line lease expense less interest on the lease liability. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable rent expense is recognized in the period incurred.
Business Combination	Business Combination The Company acquired a majority interest in Pura Vida on July 16, 2019. In connection with a business combination, the Company records the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contingent consideration liabilities, if any, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their acquisition-date fair values. Goodwill is measured indirectly as the excess of the sum of (1) the consideration transferred (including contingent consideration, if any) and (2) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree over the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Refer to Note 12 herein for additional information. These fair value assessments require management judgment and include the use of significant estimates and assumptions including future cash flows, discount and other market rates, and asset lives, among other items.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Upon an acquisition, the Company records the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets. As of November 2, 2019 , these items consisted of the Pura Vida brand, customer relationships, and non-competition agreements. Assets that are determined to have an indefinite life, including goodwill and the Pura Vida Brand, are not amortized but are assessed for impairment at least annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Definite-lived intangible assets, including customer relationships and non-competition agreements, are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are also subject to impairment testing, similar to the Company’s long-lived assets.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest On July 16, 2019, as contemplated by the Interest Purchase Agreement, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries and the owners of the remaining twenty-five percent ( 25% ) ownership interest in Pura Vida (the “Sellers”) which was not acquired by the Company (the “Remaining Pura Vida Interest”) entered into a Put/Call Agreement (the “Put/Call Agreement”). Pursuant to the Put/Call Agreement, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, the Sellers have the right to sell all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interest to the Company, and the Company has the right to purchase all of the Remaining Pura Vida Interests from Sellers, in each case generally at any time following the fifth anniversary of the closing date of the Transaction until the tenth anniversary thereof. The purchase price for any Remaining Pura Vida Interest put to, or called by, the Company will be determined based on the arithmetic average of a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of Pura Vida and a multiple of adjusted EBITDA of the Company, as defined in the Put/Call Agreement, over the twelve-month period ending on the last day of the month immediately preceding the month in which an exercise notice is delivered by a relevant party. In the event of a change in control of the Company, the parties may exercise a portion of their put and call rights prior to the fifth anniversary of the closing date (as defined in the Put/Call Agreement). As a result of this redemption feature, the Company recorded the noncontrolling interest as redeemable and classified it in temporary equity within its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets initially at its acquisition-date fair value. The noncontrolling interest is adjusted each reporting period for income (or loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. A measurement period adjustment, if any, is then made to adjust the noncontrolling interest to the higher of the redemption value or carrying value each reporting period. These adjustments are recognized through retained earnings and are not reflected in net income or net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. When calculating earnings per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc., the Company adjusts net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. for the measurement period adjustment to the extent the redemption value exceeds the fair value of the noncontrolling interest on a cumulative basis. Refer to Note 13 herein for additional information regarding the redeemable noncontrolling interest.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases , which increases transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leases and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2018. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 for targeted improvements, including the option of allowing entities to initially apply the new leases standard at the adoption date (February 3, 2019 for the Company) and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The Company adopted the standard using this adoption method on February 3, 2019 (the beginning of fiscal 2020) and recorded a $0.2 million beginning retained earnings adjustment. In addition, the Company evaluated the usage of applicable transition relief practical expedients at the adoption date as follows: Practical Expedient Package The Company elected the practical expedient package and did not re-assess whether a contract was or contained a lease; did not re-assess lease classification as an operating or financing lease for expired or existing leases; and did not re-assess whether a lease contained initial direct costs for expired or existing leases. Hindsight The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient, which allows for hindsight when assessing the lease term and impairment of right-of-use assets. The Company has operating leases at all of its retail stores; therefore, the adoption of this standard resulted in a material increase of assets and liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The opening balance of its operating lease liabilities was approximately $149 million and its operating right-of-use assets were approximately $126 million at transition on February 3, 2019. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows also had material presentation changes within operating activities upon adoption. The adoption of this standard had no impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Refer to Note 3 herein for additional information regarding ASC Topic 842, including details of practical expedients related to policy elections. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Customers Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract , which aligns the requirements for capitalizing or expensing implementation costs in hosting arrangements (regardless of whether they convey a license to the hosted software) with capitalizing or expensing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019 (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments can be adopted either retrospectively or prospectively. The Company adopted this standard at the beginning of its fiscal 2020 (February 3, 2019) on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard had an immaterial impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2017 the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . This standard eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should compare the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this standard during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, with no impact on its consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements . The amendments in this update remove, modify, and add certain disclosure requirements to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement . This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2019 (fiscal 2021). Early adoption is permitted, and certain amendments are to be adopted prospectively for only the most recent annual or interim period presented in the initial year of adoption or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following presents the Company's net revenues disaggregated by product category for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 33,178 $ 10,565 $ — $ 43,743 Travel 19,191 5,789 — 24,980 Accessories 17,575 4,785 24,469 46,829 Home 6,255 1,171 — 7,426 Other 2,198 (1) 1,777 (2) 548 (3) 4,523 Total net revenues $ 78,397 (4) $ 24,087 (5) $ 25,017 (4) $ 127,501 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $23.1 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $1.0 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2018 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 31,059 $ 11,224 $ — $ 42,283 Travel 18,425 5,830 — 24,255 Accessories 16,932 4,488 — 21,420 Home 5,369 952 — 6,321 Other 1,674 (1) 1,735 (2) — 3,409 Total net revenues $ 73,459 (3) $ 24,229 (4) $ — $ 97,688 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from stationery, apparel/footwear, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from licensing agreements, freight, apparel/footwear, and merchandising. (3) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (4) $23.2 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $1.0 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Leases, Practical Expedients	The Company has elected the following practical expedients as policy elections upon the adoption of ASC Topic 842. Short-Term Leases The Company elected to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less from recognition on the balance sheet for all leases. Not Separating Lease and Nonlease Components The Company elected to combine lease and nonlease components and recognize as a single lease component for all leases.
Schedule of Lease, Cost	The following lease expense is recorded within cost of sales for the Asia sourcing office and certain equipment leases and within selling, general, and administrative expenses for all other leases, including retail store leases, in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 7,254 $ 21,621 Variable lease cost 2,189 6,954 Short-term lease cost 114 447 Total lease cost $ 9,557 $ 29,022
Supplemental operating cash flow information	Supplemental operating cash flow information was as follows (in thousands): Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 24,451 Right-of-use assets increase as a result of new and modified operating lease liabilities, net $ 7,021
Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities	Maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities (undiscounted) reconciled to its lease liability as of November 2, 2019 were as follows (in thousands): Operating Leases Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months) $ 4,539 Fiscal 2021 31,612 Fiscal 2022 29,093 Fiscal 2023 24,881 Fiscal 2024 21,545 Thereafter 49,695 Total remaining obligations 161,365 Less: Interest 23,497 Present value of lease liabilities $ 137,868
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	Under the prior accounting standard (ASC Topic 840), the maturities of minimum lease payments as disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K as of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2019 were as follows: Operating Leases Fiscal 2020 $ 32,658 Fiscal 2021 32,017 Fiscal 2022 29,707 Fiscal 2023 25,933 Fiscal 2024 22,250 Thereafter 45,099 Total remaining minimum lease payments $ 187,664

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Components of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share	The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Numerator: Net (loss) income $ (982 ) $ 4,226 $ 2,331 $ 12,138 Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1,121 ) — (1,257 ) — Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 139 $ 4,226 $ 3,588 $ 12,138 Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) 33,907 35,219 34,104 35,431 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards 207 277 251 223 Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) 34,114 35,496 34,355 35,654 Net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.: Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.34 Diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.34

Fair Value of Financial Instr_2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements of Investments	The following table details the fair value measurements of the Company's investments and contingent consideration as of November 2, 2019 and February 2, 2019 (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 Cash equivalents (1) $ 985 $ 2,169 $ 2,099 $ 6,493 $ — $ — Short-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 3,269 5,769 — — Municipal securities — — 2,650 4,190 — — Commercial paper — — 1,978 498 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 1,513 5,808 — — U.S. treasury securities — 3,116 — — — — Long-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 4,987 9,499 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — 4,829 7,169 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 2,401 4,675 — — Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — — 715 1,127 — — Other foreign securities — — 505 — — — Municipal securities — — — 1,265 — — Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (2) — — — — 21,901 — (1) Cash equivalents include commercial paper and a money market fund that have a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Due to their short maturity, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value. (2) Refer to Note 12 herein for additional information.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Summary of Restricted-Stock Awards and Restricted-Stock Units	The following table sets forth a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 (units in thousands): Time-based Restricted Stock Units Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Nonvested units outstanding at February 2, 2019 473 $ 11.75 442 $ 11.38 Granted 246 12.94 171 13.10 Vested (277 ) 12.32 (50 ) 19.62 Forfeited (9 ) 13.19 (2 ) 9.90 Nonvested units outstanding at November 2, 2019 433 $ 12.03 561 $ 11.18

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Summary of Investments	The following table summarizes the Company's long-term investments (in thousands): November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 4,987 $ 9,499 U.S. asset-backed securities 4,829 7,169 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 2,401 4,675 Non-U.S. asset-backed securities 715 1,127 Other foreign securities 505 — Municipal securities — 1,265 Total long-term investments $ 13,437 $ 23,735 The following table summarizes the Company's short-term investments (in thousands): November 2, 2019 February 2, 2019 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 3,269 $ 5,769 Municipal securities 2,650 4,190 Commercial paper 1,978 498 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 1,513 5,808 U.S. treasury securities — 3,116 Total short-term investments $ 9,410 $ 19,381

Acquisition of Pura Vida (Table

Acquisition of Pura Vida (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	in thousands Fair Value at Acquisition Date Measurement Period Adjustments Adjusted Fair Value at Acquisition Date Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,495 $ 1,495 Accounts receivable, net (5) 8,673 8,673 Inventories (1) 27,643 27,643 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,537 1,537 Operating right of use asset 1,250 1,250 Property, plant, and equipment, net 751 751 Goodwill (2) 41,310 3,294 44,604 Intangible asset, brand (3) 36,668 36,668 Other intangible assets (4) 25,283 (295 ) 24,988 Total assets acquired 144,610 2,999 147,609 Accounts payable 6,818 6,818 Accrued employment costs 2,351 2,351 Other accrued liabilities (5) 6,637 6,637 Operating lease liability 1,659 (22 ) 1,637 Total liabilities assumed 17,465 (22 ) 17,443 Less: Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (6) (20,854 ) 756 (20,098 ) Redeemable noncontrolling interest (31,786 ) (755 ) (32,541 ) Cash acquired (1,495 ) (1,495 ) Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired $ 73,010 $ 3,022 $ 76,032 (1) Includes an $8.3 million step-up adjustment which will be recognized in cost of sales within four months of the acquisition. Inventories were valued using the cost approach. The significant assumptions used for the valuation include inventory balances, projected gross and operating margins, and cost and time to dispose (sell) inventory on hand. (2) Refer to Notes 1 and 14 herein for additional information regarding goodwill. (3) The brand intangible asset was valued using the relief-from-royalty method. The significant assumptions used for the valuation include the royalty rate, estimated projected revenues, long-term growth rate, and the discount rate. Refer to Note 14 herein for additional information regarding intangible assets. (4) Other intangible assets include customer relationships and non-competition agreements. Customer relationships were valued using the multi-period excess earnings method. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include projected cash flows, the discount rate, and customer attrition rate. The non-competition agreements were valued using the with-or-without method. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include projected cash flows, probability of competition, impact of competition on business, and the discount rate. Refer to Note 14 herein for additional information regarding intangible assets. (5) Includes $4.1 million related to an indemnified liability. (6) Contingent consideration related to the earn-out provision was valued using a Monte Carlo simulation in order to forecast the value of the potential future payment. Significant assumptions used for the valuation include the discount rate, projected cash flows, and calculated volatility.
Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended in thousands, except per share data November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Pro forma net revenues $ 133,109 $ 115,643 $ 382,199 $ 342,371 Pro forma net income 6,042 4,338 10,290 10,471 Pro forma net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. 5,324 4,277 10,063 10,970 Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ 0.30 $ 0.31 Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ 0.29 $ 0.31

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest	Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 2, 2019 and May 4, 2019 — Fair value of noncontrolling interest at acquisition 31,786 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (136 ) Balance at August 3, 2019 $ 31,650 Fair value measurement period adjustment 755 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (1,121 ) Distribution to redeemable noncontrolling interest (951 ) Balance at November 2, 2019 $ 30,333

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table details the carrying value of the Company's intangible assets other than goodwill related to the acquisition of a majority interest in Pura Vida. The comparable prior-year period did not include intangible assets or goodwill. The valuation of the intangible assets and goodwill is preliminary and additional adjustments may be reflected during the measurement period. November 2, 2019 in thousands Gross Basis Measurement Period Adjustment Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,495 (295 ) $ 2,838 $ 21,362 Non-competition Agreements 788 — 46 742 Total definite-lived intangible assets 25,283 (295 ) 2,884 22,104 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,951 $ (295 ) $ 2,884 $ 58,772 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following table details the carrying value of the Company's intangible assets other than goodwill related to the acquisition of a majority interest in Pura Vida. The comparable prior-year period did not include intangible assets or goodwill. The valuation of the intangible assets and goodwill is preliminary and additional adjustments may be reflected during the measurement period. November 2, 2019 in thousands Gross Basis Measurement Period Adjustment Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,495 (295 ) $ 2,838 $ 21,362 Non-competition Agreements 788 — 46 742 Total definite-lived intangible assets 25,283 (295 ) 2,884 22,104 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,951 $ (295 ) $ 2,884 $ 58,772 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The provisional amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Amortization Expense Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months) $ 2,472 Fiscal 2021 9,006 Fiscal 2022 3,073 Fiscal 2023 3,073 Fiscal 2024 3,072 Thereafter 1,408 Total $ 22,104
Schedule of Goodwill	Changes in goodwill for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 , were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 2, 2019 and May 4, 2019 — Goodwill at acquisition 41,310 Balance at August 3, 2019 $ 41,310 Measurement period adjustment 3,294 Balance at November 2, 2019 $ 44,604

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories were as follows: November 2, February 2, Raw materials (1) $ 3,838 $ — Finished goods 130,126 91,581 Total inventories $ 133,964 $ 91,581 (1) Relates solely to Pura Vida operations.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Revenues and Operating Income Information for Reportable Segments	Net revenues and operating income information for the Company’s reportable segments during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2019 and November 3, 2018 , respectively, consisted of the following (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 2, November 3, November 2, November 3, Segment net revenues: VB Direct $ 78,397 $ 73,459 $ 243,913 $ 230,012 VB Indirect 24,087 24,229 63,971 67,892 Pura Vida 25,017 — 30,405 — Total $ 127,501 $ 97,688 $ 338,289 $ 297,904 Segment operating income (loss): VB Direct $ 14,675 $ 14,259 $ 45,172 $ 43,867 VB Indirect 9,324 10,075 24,193 27,186 Pura Vida (4,483 ) — (5,025 ) — Total $ 19,516 $ 24,334 $ 64,340 $ 71,053 Reconciliation: Segment operating income $ 19,516 $ 24,334 $ 64,340 $ 71,053 Less: Unallocated corporate expenses (20,992 ) (18,991 ) (62,113 ) (55,606 ) Operating (loss) income $ (1,476 ) $ 5,343 $ 2,227 $ 15,447

Description of the Company an_3

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)StoreSegmentlocation	Jul. 16, 2019	Feb. 03, 2019USD ($)	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | Segment	3
Number of full-line stores | Store	91
Number of factory outlet stores | Store	63
Number of specialty retail locations | location	2,200
Retained earnings	$ 295,386			$ 291,994
Operating lease liabilities	137,868		$ 149,000
Operating right-of-use assets	$ 116,571		126,000
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Retained earnings			$ 200
Pura Vida
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners		25.00%

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 127,501	$ 97,688	$ 338,289	$ 297,904
VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	78,397	73,459	243,913	230,012
VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	24,087	24,229	63,971	67,892
Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	25,017		30,405
Bags
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	43,743	42,283	132,076	129,620
Bags | VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	33,178	31,059	100,527	95,853
Bags | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	10,565	11,224	31,549	33,767
Travel
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	24,980	24,255	75,493	74,487
Travel | VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	19,191	18,425	62,402	59,607
Travel | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	5,789	5,830	13,091	14,880
Accessories
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	46,829	21,420	97,263	65,943
Accessories | VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	17,575	16,932	54,622	52,872
Accessories | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	4,785	4,488	12,952	13,071
Accessories | Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	24,469		29,689
Home
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	7,426	6,321	21,764	17,471
Home | VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	6,255	5,369	19,769	15,683
Home | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	1,171	952	1,995	1,788
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	4,523	3,409	11,693	10,383
Other | VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	2,198	1,674	6,593	5,997
Other | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	1,777	1,735	4,384	4,386
Other | Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	548		716
Transferred At Point In Time | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	23,100	23,200	61,100	65,100
Transferred Over Time | VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 1,000	$ 1,000	$ 2,900	$ 2,800

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Unearned revenue, current	$ 2.5	$ 1.6
Accounts receivable from contracts with customers, net of allowances	23.7	14.1
Provision for doubtful accounts	$ 0.4	$ 0.3

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Weighted-average discount rate	5.00%
Operating Lease, lease not yet commenced	$ 2.4
Lease not yet commenced, term of contract	10 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term	5 years 10 months 9 days
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term of contract	7 years
Maximum [Member] | Retail Store [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, operating lease, term of contract	10 years

Leases - Total lease cost (Deta

Leases - Total lease cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 02, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 7,254	$ 21,621
Variable lease cost	2,189	6,954
Short-term lease cost	114	447
Total lease cost	$ 9,557	$ 29,022

Leases - Cash Flow Information

Leases - Cash Flow Information (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 24,451
Right-of-use assets increase as a result of new and modified operating lease liabilities, net	$ 7,021

Leases - Maturity Analysis of O

Leases - Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months)	$ 4,539
Fiscal 2021	31,612
Fiscal 2022	29,093
Fiscal 2023	24,881
Fiscal 2024	21,545
Thereafter	49,695
Total remaining obligations	161,365
Less: Interest	23,497
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 137,868	$ 149,000

Leases - Maturity Analysis of_2

Leases - Maturity Analysis of Operating Lease Liabilities under ASC Topic 840 (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 02, 2019USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020	$ 32,658
Fiscal 2021	32,017
Fiscal 2022	29,707
Fiscal 2023	25,933
Fiscal 2024	22,250
Thereafter	45,099
Total remaining minimum lease payments	$ 187,664

Earnings Per Share - Components

Earnings Per Share - Components of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (982)			$ 4,226			$ 2,331	$ 12,138
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(1,121)	$ (136)		0			(1,257)	0
Net income attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ 139	$ 5,854	$ (2,405)	$ 4,226	$ 9,282	$ (1,370)	$ 3,588	$ 12,138
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of common shares (basic)	33,907			35,219			34,104	35,431
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	207			277			251	223
Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted)	34,114			35,496			34,355	35,654
Net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0			$ 0.12			$ 0.11	$ 0.34
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0			$ 0.12			$ 0.10	$ 0.34

Fair Value of Financial Instr_3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019	Jul. 17, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 9,410		$ 19,381
Long-term investments	13,437		23,735
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	21,901	$ 20,098	0	$ 0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	985		2,169
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	0		0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	2,099		6,493
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	0		0
Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0		0
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision			0
U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	3,269		5,769
Long-term investments	4,987		9,499
U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
Municipal securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
Municipal securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	2,650		4,190
Long-term investments	0		1,265
Municipal securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
Non-U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
Non-U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,513		5,808
Long-term investments	2,401		4,675
Non-U.S. corporate debt securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Long-term investments	0		0
U.S. treasury securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		3,116
U.S. treasury securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
U.S. treasury securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Commercial paper | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
Commercial paper | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,978		498
Commercial paper | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0		0
U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0		0
U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	4,829		7,169
U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0		0
Non-U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0		0
Non-U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	715		1,127
Non-U.S. asset-backed securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0		0
Other foreign securities | Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0		0
Other foreign securities | Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	505		0
Other foreign securities | Level 3 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$ 0		$ 0

Fair Value of Financial Instr_4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, finite-lived	$ 0	$ 0

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 07, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Line of Credit [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Available borrowings		$ 75	$ 75
Subsidiaries [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 75
Increase (decrease) in aggregate credit facility principal amount	$ 25
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Debt instrument, fixed charge coverage ratio	1
Available borrowings	$ 7.5
Subsidiaries [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	10.00%
Subsidiaries [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	(1.00%)
Subsidiaries [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member] | Adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Subsidiaries [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	(1.50%)
Subsidiaries [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | New Credit Agreement [Member] | Adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.30%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	26.90%	23.40%	26.70%	24.70%

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)shares	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)shares	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)shares	Nov. 03, 2018USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock unit vesting and settlement ratio to common shares			1
Restricted-Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted stock units | $	$ 6.5		$ 6.5
Weighted average period to recognize the total unrecognized compensation cost			1 year 6 months 19 days
Time-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted-stock awards/units granted in period			246,000
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted-stock awards/units granted in period			171,000
Restricted stock units vesting period, years			3 years
2010 Equity and Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock shares	6,076,001		6,076,001
2010 Equity and Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted-Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted-stock awards/units granted in period	9,680	15,948	416,944	491,162
Restricted-stock awards/units with an aggregate grant-date fair value | $	$ 0.1	$ 0.2	$ 5.4	$ 5.5
Non-Employee Director [Member] | Restricted-Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units vesting period, years			1 year

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted-Stock Awards and Restricted-Stock Units (Detail) shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019$ / sharesshares
Time-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Number of Units
Nonvested units outstanding, beginning balance | shares	473
Granted, Number of Units | shares	246
Vested, Number of Units | shares	(277)
Forfeited, Number of Units | shares	(9)
Nonvested units outstanding, ending balance | shares	433
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 11.75
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	12.94
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	12.32
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	13.19
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), ending balance | $ / shares	$ 12.03
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Number of Units
Nonvested units outstanding, beginning balance | shares	442
Granted, Number of Units | shares	171
Vested, Number of Units | shares	(50)
Forfeited, Number of Units | shares	(2)
Nonvested units outstanding, ending balance | shares	561
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 11.38
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	13.10
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	19.62
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) | $ / shares	9.90
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), ending balance | $ / shares	$ 11.18

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value	$ 10

Common Stock (Details)

Common Stock (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 29, 2018
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Average price per share of shares acquired (in dollars per share)						$ 13.05
Treasury stock, value, acquired, cost method	$ 3,909,000	$ 2,228,000	$ 2,908,000	$ 7,523,000	$ 3,591,000
Number of shares held in treasury	7,805,051					7,805,051
Value of treasury stock	$ 101,884,000					$ 101,884,000	$ 92,839,000
2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Authorized amount under share repurchase program								$ 50,000,000
Treasury stock, shares, acquired (in shares)	388,833					869,428
Average price per share of shares acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 10.05					$ 10.40
Treasury stock, value, acquired, cost method	$ 3,900,000					$ 9,000,000
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 38,115,675					$ 38,115,675

Investments - Short-Term Invest

Investments - Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 9,410	$ 19,381
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial paper
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. treasury securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	3,116
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	3,269	5,769
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	2,650	4,190
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,513	5,808
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Commercial paper
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	1,978	498
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. treasury securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 0	$ 0

Investments - Long-Term Investm

Investments - Long-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$ 13,437	$ 23,735
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 1 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other foreign securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	0
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	4,987	9,499
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	4,829	7,169
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	2,401	4,675
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Non-U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	715	1,127
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	1,265
Level 2 | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other foreign securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$ 505	$ 0

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Narr

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 16, 2019	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 02, 2019	Jul. 17, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision		$ 21,901	$ 21,901	$ 20,098	$ 0	$ 0
Pura Vida
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of business acquired	75.00%
Purchase price of business combinations	$ 75,000	3,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, range of outcomes, value, high		22,500	22,500
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	$ 20,854	$ 21,900	21,900	$ 20,098
Pre- tax transaction costs			$ 2,700
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, at federal statutory income tax rate, percent			25.00%
Pura Vida
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	25.00%

Acquisition of Pura Vida - The

Acquisition of Pura Vida - The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 17, 2019	Jul. 17, 2019	Jul. 16, 2019	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	May 04, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill				$ 44,604	$ 41,310	$ 0	$ 0
Measurement period adjustment				3,294
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	$ (20,098)	$ (20,098)		(21,901)			0	$ 0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest				(30,333)	$ (31,650)	$ 0	$ 0
Pura Vida
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	(1,495)	(1,495)	$ (1,495)
Accounts receivable, net	8,673	8,673	8,673
Inventories	27,643	27,643	27,643
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,537	1,537	1,537
Operating right of use asset	1,250	1,250	1,250
Property, plant, and equipment, net	751	751	751
Goodwill	44,604	44,604	41,310
Measurement period adjustment		3,294
Intangible asset, brand	36,668	36,668	36,668
Other intangible assets	24,988	24,988	25,283
Measurement Period Adjustments, Other intangible assets		(295)
Total assets acquired	147,609	147,609	144,610
Measurement Period Adjustments, Total assets acquired		2,999
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	6,818	6,818	6,818
Accrued employment costs	2,351	2,351	2,351
Other accrued liabilities	6,637	6,637	6,637
Operating lease liability	1,637	1,637	1,659
Measurement Period Adjustments, Operating lease liability		(22)
Total liabilities assumed	17,443	17,443	17,465
Measurement Period Adjustments, Total liabilities assumed		(22)
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	(20,098)	(20,098)	(20,854)	$ (21,900)
Measurement Period Adjustments, Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision		756
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	(32,541)	(32,541)	(31,786)
Measurement Period Adjustments, Redeemable noncontrolling interest		(755)
Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired	$ 76,032		73,010
Measurement Period Adjustments, Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired		$ 3,022
Step-up adjustment, inventory			8,300
Indemnity liability			$ 4,100

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Pro

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Pro forma Information (Details) - Pura Vida - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenues	$ 133,109	$ 115,643	$ 382,199	$ 342,371
Pro forma net income	6,042	4,338	10,290	10,471
Parent
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net income	$ 5,324	$ 4,277	$ 10,063	$ 10,970
Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (in dollar per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.12	$ 0.30	$ 0.31
Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (in dollar per share)	$ 0.16	$ 0.12	$ 0.29	$ 0.31

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Jul. 16, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance	$ 31,650	$ 0		$ 0
Fair value of noncontrolling interest at acquisition		31,786
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(1,121)	(136)	$ 0	(1,257)	$ 0
Fair value measurement period adjustment	755
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(951)			(951)	$ 0
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance	$ 30,333	$ 31,650		$ 30,333
Pura Vida
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners						25.00%

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019	Jul. 17, 2019	Jul. 16, 2019	May 04, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	3 years 7 months 24 days
Goodwill	$ 44,604	$ 41,310			$ 0	$ 0
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	3 years 7 months
Non-competition Agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	5 years
Pura Vida
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 44,604	$ 41,310
Percentage of business acquired				75.00%

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Carrying value of the Company's intangible assets other than goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	$ 25,283
Measurement Period Adjustment	(295)
Accumulated Amortization	2,884
Carrying Amount	22,104
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible asset	36,668
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Gross Basis	61,951
Accumulated Amortization	2,884
Carrying Amount	58,772	$ 0
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	24,495
Measurement Period Adjustment	(295)
Accumulated Amortization	2,838
Carrying Amount	21,362
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization	2,838
Non-competition Agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	788
Measurement Period Adjustment	0
Accumulated Amortization	46
Carrying Amount	742
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization	$ 46

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Provisional amortization expense for intangible assets (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020 (remaining three months)	$ 2,472
Fiscal 2021	9,006
Fiscal 2022	3,073
Fiscal 2023	3,073
Fiscal 2024	3,072
Thereafter	1,408
Carrying Amount	$ 22,104

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_5

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Aug. 03, 2019
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 41,310	$ 0
Goodwill at acquisition		41,310
Measurement period adjustment	3,294
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 44,604	$ 41,310

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 02, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 3,838	$ 0
Finished goods	130,126	91,581
Total inventories	$ 133,964	$ 91,581

Segment Reporting - Additional

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019Segmentlocation
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | Segment	3
Number of specialty retail locations | location	2,200

Segment Reporting - Schedule of

Segment Reporting - Schedule of Net Revenues and Operating Income Information for Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Nov. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 127,501	$ 97,688	$ 338,289	$ 297,904
Segment operating income	19,516	24,334	64,340	71,053
Unallocated corporate expenses	(20,992)	(18,991)	(62,113)	(55,606)
Operating (loss) income	(1,476)	5,343	2,227	15,447
VB Direct Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	78,397	73,459	243,913	230,012
VB Indirect Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	24,087	24,229	63,971	67,892
Pura Vida Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	25,017		30,405
Operating Segments [Member] | VB Direct Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	78,397	73,459	243,913	230,012
Segment operating income	14,675	14,259	45,172	43,867
Operating Segments [Member] | VB Indirect Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	24,087	24,229	63,971	67,892
Segment operating income	9,324	10,075	24,193	27,186
Operating Segments [Member] | Pura Vida Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	25,017	0	30,405	0
Segment operating income	$ (4,483)	$ 0	$ (5,025)	$ 0

Uncategorized Items - vra-20191

Label	Element	Value
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	$ 0
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	319,000
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	197,000
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	99,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	454,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	(196,000)
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	1,183,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	455,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	1,065,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	391,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	454,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (196,000)