Vera Bradley (VRA) 10-Q10 Jun 202021 Q1 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Cover page

Cover page - shares	3 Months Ended
Cover page - shares	May 02, 2020	Jun. 03, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	May 2, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-34918
Entity Registrant Name	VERA BRADLEY, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	IN
Entity Tax Identification Number	27-2935063
Entity Address, Address Line One	12420 Stonebridge Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Roanoke
Entity Address, State or Province	IN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	46783
City Area Code	(877)
Local Phone Number	708-8372
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, without par value
Trading Symbol	VRA
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		33,400,064
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0001495320
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-01

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 82,286	$ 49,917
Short-term investments	499	8,977
Accounts receivable, net	20,559	24,290
Inventories	132,855	123,606
Income taxes receivable	10,913	1,043
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	14,610	10,956
Total current assets	261,722	218,789
Operating right-of-use assets	106,430	114,790
Property, plant, and equipment, net	69,669	73,027
Intangible assets, net	53,865	56,305
Goodwill	44,254	44,254
Long-term investments	2,271	14,912
Deferred income taxes	6,919	7,656
Other assets	6,267	5,328
Total assets	551,397	535,061
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,735	20,235
Accrued employment costs	5,660	11,412
Short-term operating lease liabilities	27,048	21,347
Earn-out liability	0	18,448
Other accrued liabilities	12,644	13,850
Income taxes payable	90	2,113
Total current liabilities	69,177	87,405
Long-term operating lease liabilities	107,699	113,775
Long-term debt	60,000	0
Other long-term liabilities	89	62
Total liabilities	236,965	201,242
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	38,858	30,049
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock; 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	0	0
Common stock, without par value; 200,000 shares authorized, 41,792 and 41,515 shares issued and 33,399 and 33,503 shares outstanding, respectively	0	0
Additional paid-in-capital	99,879	100,357
Retained earnings	282,772	307,414
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(17)	158
Treasury stock	(107,060)	(104,159)
Total shareholders’ equity of Vera Bradley, Inc.	275,574	303,770
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, and shareholders’ equity	$ 551,397	$ 535,061

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
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	41,792,000	41,515,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	33,399,000	33,503,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 69,284	$ 91,003
Cost of sales	35,096	40,535
Gross profit	34,188	50,468
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	59,782	54,297
Other income	20	184
Operating loss	(25,574)	(3,645)
Interest expense (income), net	72	(447)
Loss before income taxes	(25,646)	(3,198)
Income tax benefit	(10,109)	(793)
Net loss	(15,537)	(2,405)
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(200)	0
Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ (15,337)	$ (2,405)
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding	33,330	34,228
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding	33,330	34,228
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.66)	$ (0.07)
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$ (0.66)	$ (0.07)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ (15,337)	$ (2,405)
Excess portion of redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment	(6,800)	0
Net loss available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders	$ (22,137)	$ (2,405)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (15,537)	$ (2,405)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(185)	132
Cumulative translation adjustment	10	1
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15,712)	(2,272)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(200)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ (15,512)	$ (2,272)

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. 02, 2019		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 loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	(2,405)				(2,405)
Translation adjustments	1					1
Unrealized gain (loss) 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. 01, 2020	33,503,000	33,503,249
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 01, 2020			8,011,372
Balance at the beginning of the period at Feb. 01, 2020	$ 303,770		$ (104,159)	100,357	307,414	158
Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	(15,337)				(15,337)
Translation adjustments	10					10
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale debt investments	(185)					(185)
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes (in shares)		277,687
Restricted shares vested, net of repurchase for taxes	(537)			(537)
Stock-based compensation	59			59
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)		(381,835)	381,835
Treasury stock purchased	(2,901)		$ (2,901)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment	$ (9,305)				(9,305)
Common stock (shares) outstanding, balance at the end of the period at May. 02, 2020	33,399,000	33,399,101
Treasury stock (shares), balance at the end of the period at May. 02, 2020	8,393,207		8,393,207
Balance at the end of the period at May. 02, 2020	$ 275,574		$ (107,060)	$ 99,879	$ 282,772	$ (17)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (15,537)	$ (2,405)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment	4,353	4,170
Amortization of operating right-of-use assets	5,563	5,471
Impairment charges	3,806	0
Amortization of intangible assets	2,440	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	497	38
Stock-based compensation	59	1,238
Deferred income taxes	737	102
Loss on investments	20	0
Adjustment of earn-out liability	229	0
Other non-cash (gain) charges, net	(23)	11
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	2,241	(1,934)
Inventories	(9,249)	1,488
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(4,593)	3,427
Accounts payable	3,780	1,273
Income taxes	(11,893)	(3,773)
Operating lease liabilities, net	(384)	(8,926)
Accrued and other liabilities	(6,792)	(5,395)
Net cash used in operating activities	(24,746)	(5,215)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(2,238)	(3,421)
Purchases of investments	(851)	(9,615)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments	21,788	8,403
Cash received for business acquisition	993	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	19,692	(4,633)
Cash flows from financing activities
Tax withholdings for equity compensation	(537)	(791)
Repurchase of common stock	(3,077)	(3,055)
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(296)	0
Borrowings under asset-based revolving credit agreement	60,000	0
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition	(18,677)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	37,413	(3,846)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	10	1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	32,369	(13,693)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	49,917	113,493
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	82,286	99,800
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$ 1,045	$ 2,878

Description of the Company and

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation	May 02, 2020
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 lifestyle brand that we believe 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 May 2, 2020, the Company operated 83 full-line stores and 63 factory outlet stores. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company cancelled its 2020 annual outlet sale. The 2021 annual outlet sale is planned for April 2021. • The VB Indirect business consists of sales of Vera Bradley products to approximately 2,100 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, www.puravidabracelets.eu, and www.puravidabracelets.ca, 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 1, 2020, 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 weeks ended May 2, 2020, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic had a material impact on the Company's current-year period results. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in travel restrictions both domestically and internationally, community and self quarantines, certain factory closures or reduced operations, as well as mall closures or reduced mall operating hours during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Although the Vera Bradley and Pura Vida e-commerce operations remained open, the aforementioned items had a material adverse impact on overall consumer demand, traffic, and sales. Furthermore, the pandemic materially impacted the Company's first quarter operating results. The Company cannot currently predict the extent that COVID-19 will impact its future liquidity, operating results, and financial condition, but it could have a significant adverse effect on these metrics. Beginning in mid-March 2020, the Company began taking several actions to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, protect its financial position, maximize its liquidity, and to position the Company for a strong reopening and future. These actions included: • Temporarily closing all Vera Bradley store locations on March 19; • Temporarily furloughing approximately 80% of its workforce mid-quarter; • Temporarily reducing base compensation for remaining salaried associates, with reductions on a graduated scale ranging from 15% to 30%, and 75% for the Company's Chief Executive Officer; • Temporarily suspending cash compensation to the Company's Board of Directors; • Temporarily suspending the share repurchase program; • Drawing $60.0 million of its $75.0 million Credit Agreement; • Temporarily eliminating the Company 401(k) and associate charitable contribution matches; • Tightly managing inventory levels through the cancellation of purchase orders, delay of receipts, or seeking price concessions where possible; • Actively working with landlords on addressing rent abatement, payment terms, accelerating store closures, and delaying or cancelling certain planned new store openings; • Reducing non-payroll operating expenses, including but not limited to, marketing and travel; and • Extending vendor payment terms. In addition, the Company is leveraging elements of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to enhance the financial well-being of associates and to maximize the financial health of the Company. 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 May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 refer to the thirteen-week periods ended on those dates. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 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 adoption of this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . This standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that uses a forward-looking approach to recording credit losses for certain financial instruments including debt securities, trade receivables, and other financial assets. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, which is the Company's fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . The amendments in this update remove certain exceptions to the general principals in Topic 740, as well as simplify GAAP for certain areas and improve consistency within the topic. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2020 (fiscal 2022). Early adoption is permitted, with all

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	3 Months Ended
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	May 02, 2020
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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 16,491 $ 4,600 $ — $ 21,091 Travel 9,441 2,397 — 11,838 Accessories 7,247 1,322 20,539 29,108 Home 2,349 231 — 2,580 Other 1,309 (1) 2,679 (2) 679 (3) 4,667 Total net revenues $ 36,837 (4) $ 11,229 (5) $ 21,218 (4) $ 69,284 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, licensing agreements, freight, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $10.6 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $0.6 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirteen Weeks Ended May 4, 2019 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 27,667 $ 9,991 $ — $ 37,658 Travel 19,926 3,722 — 23,648 Accessories 16,060 4,202 — 20,262 Home 5,685 584 — 6,269 Other 1,798 (1) 1,368 (2) — 3,166 Total net revenues $ 71,136 (3) $ 19,867 (4) $ — $ 91,003 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, and freight. (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) $18.9 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. Contract Balances Contract liabilities as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, were $4.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively. The balance as of May 2, 2020 consisted of unearned revenue related to the monthly bracelet and jewelry clubs of the Pura Vida segment, unredeemed gift cards, Pura Vida customer deposits and payments collected before shipment, and Pura Vida loyalty club points. The balance as of February 1, 2020 consisted of unearned revenue related to the monthly bracelet and jewelry clubs of the Pura Vida segment, unredeemed gift cards, Pura Vida payments collected before shipment, 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 May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020. The balance for accounts receivable from contracts with customers, net of allowances, as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, was $14.3 million and $16.3 million, respectively, which is recognized within accounts receivable, net, on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The provision for doubtful accounts was $1.0 million and $0.5 million as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts is based upon the likelihood of default expected during the life of the receivable. 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 May 2, 2020.

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
Leases	May 02, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases The Company temporarily closed its full-line and factory outlet stores on March 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, further discussed in Note 1 herein. As a result, it deferred certain rent payments for the time of closure. The Company has not received significant rent abatements as of May 2, 2020. Discount Rate The weighted-average discount rate as of May 2, 2020, was 4.9% . 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 May 2, 2020, the Company had retail store leases and a showroom lease which were executed, but did not have control of the underlying assets; therefore, the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. These leases contain undiscounted lease payments, which will be included in the determination of the lease liability, totaling approximately $5.9 million and have approximate terms of 5 to 10 years commencing in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2022. 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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 7,234 $ 7,357 Variable lease cost 818 2,237 Short-term lease cost 69 190 Total lease cost $ 8,121 $ 9,784 The weighted-average remaining lease term as of May 2, 2020 was 5.8 years. Supplemental operating cash flow information was as follows (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 2,794 $ 8,099 Right-of-use assets increase (decrease) as a result of modified operating lease liabilities, net $ 87 $ (2,194)

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share	May 02, 2020
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. 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. 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 loss or net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. When calculating earnings per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc., the Company adjusts the net loss 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. The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, May 4, Numerator: Net loss $ (15,537) $ (2,405) Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (200) — Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (15,337) (2,405) Plus: Excess portion of redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment (6,800) — Net loss available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ (22,137) $ (2,405) Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) 33,330 34,228 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards — — Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) 33,330 34,228 Net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders: Basic $ (0.66) $ (0.07) Diluted $ (0.66) $ (0.07) For the thirteen weeks ende d May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, all potential common shares were excluded from the diluted share calculation because they were anti-dilutive due to the net loss in the period.

Fair Value of Financial Instrum

Fair Value of Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	May 02, 2020
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 May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, approximated their fair values. The following table details the fair value measurements of the Company's investments as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020 (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 Cash equivalents (1) $ 62 $ 27 $ — $ 2,198 $ — $ — Short-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 249 3,435 — — Commercial paper — — — 2,489 — — Municipal securities — — — 1,594 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 250 1,136 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — — 323 — — Long-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 873 5,613 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — 736 5,498 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 662 2,409 — — Other foreign securities — — — 810 — — Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — — — 582 — — (1) Cash equivalents include a money market fund that has a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Due to its short maturity, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value. 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, including 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 $3.8 million in impairment charges for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020 related to store assets including property, plant, and equipment and lease right-of-use assets. There were no impairment charges recorded for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019. 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 lease right-of-use 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 im paired. Although the Company determined that no impairment exists for its goodwill and intangible assets, the assets could be at risk for impairment should economic conditions continue to deteriorate as a result of COVID-19 or other factors. Refer to Note 12 h erein for additional information on the methods used in the valuation of acquired intangible assets. The discounted cash flow models used to estimate the applicable fair values involve numerous estimates and assumptions that are highly subjective. Changes to these estimates and assumptions could materially impact the fair value estimates. The estimates and assumptions critical to the overall fair value estimates include: (1) estimated future cash flow generated at the store level; (2) discount rates used to derive the present value factors used in determining the fair values; and (3) market rentals at the retail store. These and other estimates and assumptions are impacted by economic conditions and our expectations and may change in the future based on period-specific facts and circumstances. If economic conditions were to deteriorate, future impairment charges may be required which may be material.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
Debt	May 02, 2020
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 1.00 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 May 2, 2020 the Company had outstanding borrowings of $60.0 million and availability of $15.0 million under the Credit Agreement, compared to no borrowings outstanding and availability of $75.0 million as of February 1, 2020 under the Credit Agreement.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	May 02, 2020
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 May 2, 2020, was 39.4%, compared to 24.8% for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2019. The year-over-year effective tax rate increase was primarily due to the net operating loss (“NOL”) carryback in the current-year period as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) that was enacted on March 27, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, permits NOL carryovers and carrybacks to offset 100% of taxable income for taxable years beginning before 2021. In addition, the CARES Act allows NOLs incurred in 2018, 2019, and 2020 to be carried back to each of the five preceding taxable years to generate a refund of previously paid income taxes.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation	May 02, 2020
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 May 2, 2020, the Company granted 1,412,024 time-based and performance-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $5.8 million to certain employees and non-employee directors under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan compared to 407,264 time-based and performance-based restricted stock units with an aggregate fair value of $5.3 million in the same period of the prior year. 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 Performance-based restricted stock units vest upon the completion of a three The following table sets forth a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020 (units in thousands): Time-based Performance-based Number of Weighted- Number of Weighted- Nonvested units outstanding at February 1, 2020 433 $ 12.03 671 $ 11.08 Granted 810 4.08 602 4.09 Vested (216) 11.66 (187) 9.31 Forfeited (1) 9.36 (1) 10.61 Nonvested units outstanding at May 2, 2020 1,026 $ 5.84 1,085 $ 7.51 As of May 2, 2020, there was $7.7 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 2.3 years, subject to meeting performance conditions.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	May 02, 2020
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 relationships. 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	3 Months Ended
Common Stock	May 02, 2020
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. On March 20, 2020, the Company temporarily suspended the share repurchase program to conserve cash as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company purchased 381,835 shares at an average price of $7.60 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate amount of $2.9 million during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020, there was $32.9 million remaining available to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program. As of May 2, 2020, the Company held as treasury shares 8,393,207 shares of its common stock at an average price of $12.76 per share, excluding commissions, for an aggregate carrying amount of $107.1 million. The Company’s treasury shares may be issued under the 2010 Equity and Incentive Plan or for other corporate purposes.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
Investments	May 02, 2020
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 May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, these investments in the Company's portfolio consisted of a money market fund. The balance as of February 1, 2020 also included commercial paper. Short-Term Investments As of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020 short-term investments consisted of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities with a maturity within one year of the balance sheet date. The balance as of February 1, 2020 also included commercial paper, municipal securities, and U.S. asset-backed 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 $0.5 million and $9.0 million in short-term investments as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's short-term investments (in thousands): May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 249 $ 3,435 Commercial paper — 2,489 Municipal securities — 1,594 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 250 1,136 U.S. asset-backed securities — 323 Total short-term investments $ 499 $ 8,977 Long-Term Investments As of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, long-term investments consisted of U.S. and non-U.S. corporate debt securities and U.S. asset-backed securities with a maturity greater than one year from the balance sheet date. The balance as of February 1, 2020 also included non-U.S. asset-backed securities and other foreign 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 $2.3 million and $14.9 million in long-term investments as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020, respectively. The following table summarizes the Company's long-term investments (in thousands): May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 873 $ 5,613 U.S. asset-backed securities 736 5,498 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 662 2,409 Other foreign securities — 810 Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — 582 Total long-term investments $ 2,271 $ 14,912 There were no material gross unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale debt securities as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020.

Acquisition of Pura Vida

Acquisition of Pura Vida	3 Months Ended
Acquisition of Pura Vida	May 02, 2020
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 total cash consideration of approximately $75.0 million. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company provided additional cash consideration of approximately $3.0 million for a working capital adjustment. The Company also received a working capital reimbursement of $1.0 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. 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 was made during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 totaling $18.7 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. There were no transaction costs during the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020. Pre-tax Transaction costs totaled $0.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 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. 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). The following 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 substantially complete. in thousands Fair Value at Acquisition Date Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,495 Accounts receivable, net (5) 7,680 Inventories (1) 27,654 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,537 Operating right of use asset 1,250 Property, plant, and equipment, net 751 Goodwill (2) 44,254 Intangible asset, brand (3) 36,668 Other intangible assets (4) 24,996 Total assets acquired 146,285 Accounts payable 6,818 Accrued employment costs 2,351 Other accrued liabilities (5) 6,637 Operating lease liability 1,637 Total liabilities assumed 17,443 Less: Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (6) (20,098) Redeemable noncontrolling interest (32,210) Cash acquired (1,495) Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired (7) $ 75,039 (1) Includes an $8.3 million step-up adjustment which was 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 Note 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. (7) Of the total $75.0 million closing consideration, $1.0 million was refunded to the Company through a working capital adjustment during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Cash consideration paid during fiscal 2020 totaled $76.0 million. The operations of Pura Vida are recorded in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the thirteen weeks ending May 2, 2020, 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: • 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 an effective tax rate of 39.4% for the current-year period and 25.0% for the prior-year period.. Thirteen Weeks Ended in thousands, except per share data May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Pro forma net revenues $ 69,284 $ 107,992 Pro forma net loss (14,528) (2,880) Pro forma net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (14,746) (2,539) Pro forma basic net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. shareholders $ (0.65) $ (0.07) Pro forma diluted net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. shareholders $ (0.65) $ (0.07)

Redeemable Noncontrolling Inter

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	3 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	May 02, 2020
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 weeks ended May 2, 2020, were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 30,049 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (200) Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest (296) Adjustment to redemption value 9,305 Balance at May 2, 2020 $ 38,858

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	3 Months Ended
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	May 02, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and GoodwillThe following tables detail 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. May 2, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (7,675) $ 16,533 Non-competition Agreements 788 (124) 664 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (7,799) 17,197 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (7,799) $ 53,865 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. February 1, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (5,274) $ 18,934 Non-competition Agreements 788 (85) 703 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (5,359) 19,637 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (5,359) $ 56,305 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. The weighted-average amortization period for the definite-lived intangible assets in total is 3.6 years. The weighted-average amortization period is 3.6 years and 5.0 years for customer relationships and non-competition agreements, respectively. The amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Amortization Expense Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months) 6,569 Fiscal 2022 3,073 Fiscal 2023 3,073 Fiscal 2024 3,073 Thereafter 1,409 Total $ 17,197 The total amount of the goodwill as of May 2, 2020, was $44.3 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 Note 12 herein for addition information regarding goodwill. There were no changes to goodwill for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020. Future impacts of COVID-19, including but not limited to the duration and magnitude of the pandemic, may have an impact on the triggering event assessment or future fair value estimate of the goodwill, brand intangible asset, and definite-lived intangible assets, which could lead to material impairment charges. Refer to Note 5 herein for additional information regarding the fair value measurement.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
Inventories	May 02, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories were as follows: May 2, February 1, Raw materials (1) $ 1,112 $ 1,056 Finished goods 131,743 122,550 Total inventories $ 132,855 $ 123,606 (1) Relates solely to Pura Vida operations.

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
Segment Reporting	May 02, 2020
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 2,100 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, www.puravidabracelets.eu, and www.puravidabracelets.ca, 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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, respectively, consisted of the following (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, May 4, Segment net revenues: VB Direct $ 36,837 $ 71,136 VB Indirect 11,229 19,867 Pura Vida 21,218 — Total $ 69,284 $ 91,003 Segment operating (loss) income: VB Direct $ (10,965) $ 8,360 VB Indirect 2,756 7,707 Pura Vida (801) — Total $ (9,010) $ 16,067 Reconciliation: Segment operating (loss) income $ (9,010) $ 16,067 Less: Unallocated corporate expenses (16,564) (19,712) Operating loss $ (25,574) $ (3,645)

Description of the Company an_2

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020
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 1, 2020, 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 May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 refer to the thirteen-week periods ended on those dates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 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 adoption of this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . This standard replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that uses a forward-looking approach to recording credit losses for certain financial instruments including debt securities, trade receivables, and other financial assets. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, which is the Company's fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes . The amendments in this update remove certain exceptions to the general principals in Topic 740, as well as simplify GAAP for certain areas and improve consistency within the topic. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2020 (fiscal 2022). Early adoption is permitted, with all

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	May 02, 2020
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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 16,491 $ 4,600 $ — $ 21,091 Travel 9,441 2,397 — 11,838 Accessories 7,247 1,322 20,539 29,108 Home 2,349 231 — 2,580 Other 1,309 (1) 2,679 (2) 679 (3) 4,667 Total net revenues $ 36,837 (4) $ 11,229 (5) $ 21,218 (4) $ 69,284 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, freight, and gift card breakage. (2) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, licensing agreements, freight, and merchandising. (3) Related to freight. (4) Net revenues were related to product sales recognized at a point in time. (5) $10.6 million of net revenues related to product sales recognized at a point in time and $0.6 million of net revenues related to sales-based royalties recognized over time. Thirteen Weeks Ended May 4, 2019 VB Direct Segment VB Indirect Segment Pura Vida Segment Total Product categories Bags $ 27,667 $ 9,991 $ — $ 37,658 Travel 19,926 3,722 — 23,648 Accessories 16,060 4,202 — 20,262 Home 5,685 584 — 6,269 Other 1,798 (1) 1,368 (2) — 3,166 Total net revenues $ 71,136 (3) $ 19,867 (4) $ — $ 91,003 (1) Primarily includes net revenues from apparel/footwear, stationery, and freight. (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) $18.9 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)	3 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019 (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Operating lease cost $ 7,234 $ 7,357 Variable lease cost 818 2,237 Short-term lease cost 69 190 Total lease cost $ 8,121 $ 9,784
Supplemental operating cash flow information	Supplemental operating cash flow information was as follows (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 2,794 $ 8,099 Right-of-use assets increase (decrease) as a result of modified operating lease liabilities, net $ 87 $ (2,194)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Tables)	May 02, 2020
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 May 2, May 4, Numerator: Net loss $ (15,537) $ (2,405) Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (200) — Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (15,337) (2,405) Plus: Excess portion of redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment (6,800) — Net loss available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders $ (22,137) $ (2,405) Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) 33,330 34,228 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards — — Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) 33,330 34,228 Net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders: Basic $ (0.66) $ (0.07) Diluted $ (0.66) $ (0.07)

Fair Value of Financial Instr_2

Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements of Investments	The following table details the fair value measurements of the Company's investments as of May 2, 2020 and February 1, 2020 (in thousands): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 Cash equivalents (1) $ 62 $ 27 $ — $ 2,198 $ — $ — Short-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 249 3,435 — — Commercial paper — — — 2,489 — — Municipal securities — — — 1,594 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 250 1,136 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — — 323 — — Long-term investments: U.S. corporate debt securities — — 873 5,613 — — U.S. asset-backed securities — — 736 5,498 — — Non-U.S. corporate debt securities — — 662 2,409 — — Other foreign securities — — — 810 — — Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — — — 582 — — (1) Cash equivalents include a money market fund that has a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase. Due to its short maturity, the Company believes the carrying value approximates fair value.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	May 02, 2020
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 thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020 (units in thousands): Time-based Performance-based Number of Weighted- Number of Weighted- Nonvested units outstanding at February 1, 2020 433 $ 12.03 671 $ 11.08 Granted 810 4.08 602 4.09 Vested (216) 11.66 (187) 9.31 Forfeited (1) 9.36 (1) 10.61 Nonvested units outstanding at May 2, 2020 1,026 $ 5.84 1,085 $ 7.51

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Investments (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Summary of Investments	The following table summarizes the Company's short-term investments (in thousands): May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 249 $ 3,435 Commercial paper — 2,489 Municipal securities — 1,594 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 250 1,136 U.S. asset-backed securities — 323 Total short-term investments $ 499 $ 8,977 May 2, 2020 February 1, 2020 U.S. corporate debt securities $ 873 $ 5,613 U.S. asset-backed securities 736 5,498 Non-U.S. corporate debt securities 662 2,409 Other foreign securities — 810 Non-U.S. asset-backed securities — 582 Total long-term investments $ 2,271 $ 14,912

Acquisition of Pura Vida (Table

Acquisition of Pura Vida (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Acquisition of Pura Vida (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	in thousands Fair Value at Acquisition Date Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,495 Accounts receivable, net (5) 7,680 Inventories (1) 27,654 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,537 Operating right of use asset 1,250 Property, plant, and equipment, net 751 Goodwill (2) 44,254 Intangible asset, brand (3) 36,668 Other intangible assets (4) 24,996 Total assets acquired 146,285 Accounts payable 6,818 Accrued employment costs 2,351 Other accrued liabilities (5) 6,637 Operating lease liability 1,637 Total liabilities assumed 17,443 Less: Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision (6) (20,098) Redeemable noncontrolling interest (32,210) Cash acquired (1,495) Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired (7) $ 75,039 (1) Includes an $8.3 million step-up adjustment which was 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 Note 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. (7) Of the total $75.0 million closing consideration, $1.0 million was refunded to the Company through a working capital adjustment during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Cash consideration paid during fiscal 2020 totaled $76.0 million.
Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following adjustments have been made: • 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 an effective tax rate of 39.4% for the current-year period and 25.0% for the prior-year period.. Thirteen Weeks Ended in thousands, except per share data May 2, 2020 May 4, 2019 Pro forma net revenues $ 69,284 $ 107,992 Pro forma net loss (14,528) (2,880) Pro forma net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (14,746) (2,539) Pro forma basic net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. shareholders $ (0.65) $ (0.07) Pro forma diluted net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. shareholders $ (0.65) $ (0.07)

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_2

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest	Changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2020, were as follows (in thousands): Balance at February 1, 2020 $ 30,049 Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (200) Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest (296) Adjustment to redemption value 9,305 Balance at May 2, 2020 $ 38,858

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables detail 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. May 2, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (7,675) $ 16,533 Non-competition Agreements 788 (124) 664 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (7,799) 17,197 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (7,799) $ 53,865 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. February 1, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (5,274) $ 18,934 Non-competition Agreements 788 (85) 703 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (5,359) 19,637 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (5,359) $ 56,305 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment.
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	The following tables detail 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. May 2, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (7,675) $ 16,533 Non-competition Agreements 788 (124) 664 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (7,799) 17,197 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (7,799) $ 53,865 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment. February 1, 2020 in thousands Gross Basis Accumulated Amortization (1) Carrying Amount Definite-lived intangible assets Customer Relationships $ 24,208 $ (5,274) $ 18,934 Non-competition Agreements 788 (85) 703 Total definite-lived intangible assets 24,996 (5,359) 19,637 Indefinite-lived intangible asset Pura Vida Brand 36,668 — 36,668 Total intangible assets, excluding goodwill $ 61,664 $ (5,359) $ 56,305 (1) Amortization expense is recorded within the Pura Vida segment.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense	The amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows (in thousands): Amortization Expense Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months) 6,569 Fiscal 2022 3,073 Fiscal 2023 3,073 Fiscal 2024 3,073 Thereafter 1,409 Total $ 17,197

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	May 02, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories were as follows: May 2, February 1, Raw materials (1) $ 1,112 $ 1,056 Finished goods 131,743 122,550 Total inventories $ 132,855 $ 123,606 (1) Relates solely to Pura Vida operations.

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
Segment Reporting (Tables)	May 02, 2020
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 weeks ended May 2, 2020 and May 4, 2019, respectively, consisted of the following (in thousands): Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, May 4, Segment net revenues: VB Direct $ 36,837 $ 71,136 VB Indirect 11,229 19,867 Pura Vida 21,218 — Total $ 69,284 $ 91,003 Segment operating (loss) income: VB Direct $ (10,965) $ 8,360 VB Indirect 2,756 7,707 Pura Vida (801) — Total $ (9,010) $ 16,067 Reconciliation: Segment operating (loss) income $ (9,010) $ 16,067 Less: Unallocated corporate expenses (16,564) (19,712) Operating loss $ (25,574) $ (3,645)

Description of the Company an_3

Description of the Company and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020USD ($)locationStoreSegment	Feb. 01, 2020USD ($)	Jul. 16, 2019	Sep. 07, 2018USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| Segment	3
Number of full-line stores \| Store	83
Number of factory outlet stores \| Store	63
Number of specialty retail locations \| location	2,100
Percentage of workforce temporarily furlough due to COVID-19	80.00%
Long-term line of credit \| $	$ 60	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] \| New Credit Agreement [Member] \| Subsidiaries [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity \| $				$ 75
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Temporarily reduction of reducing base compensation for remaining salaried associates for COVID-19, percentage	75.00%
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Temporarily reduction of reducing base compensation for remaining salaried associates for COVID-19, percentage	15.00%
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Temporarily reduction of reducing base compensation for remaining salaried associates for COVID-19, percentage	30.00%
Pura Vida
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Percentage of business acquired			75.00%

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 69,284	$ 91,003
VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	36,837	71,136
VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	11,229	19,867
Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	21,218
Bags
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	21,091	37,658
Bags \| VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	16,491	27,667
Bags \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	4,600	9,991
Bags \| Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	0
Travel
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	11,838	23,648
Travel \| VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	9,441	19,926
Travel \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	2,397	3,722
Travel \| Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	0
Accessories
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	29,108	20,262
Accessories \| VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	7,247	16,060
Accessories \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	1,322	4,202
Accessories \| Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	20,539
Home
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	2,580	6,269
Home \| VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	2,349	5,685
Home \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	231	584
Home \| Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	0
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	4,667	3,166
Other \| VB Direct Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	1,309	1,798
Other \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	2,679	1,368
Other \| Pura Vida Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	679
Transferred At Point In Time \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	10,600	18,900
Transferred Over Time \| VB Indirect Segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 600	$ 1,000

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Unearned revenue, current	$ 4.4	$ 3.9
Accounts receivable from contracts with customers, net of allowances	14.3	16.3
Provision for doubtful accounts	$ 1	$ 0.5

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	May 02, 2020USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Weighted-average discount rate	4.90%
Operating Lease, lease not yet commenced	$ 5.9
Weighted-average remaining lease term	5 years 9 months 18 days
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease not yet commenced, term of contract	5 years
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease not yet commenced, term of contract	10 years

Leases - Total lease cost (Deta

Leases - Total lease cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 7,234	$ 7,357
Variable lease cost	818	2,237
Short-term lease cost	69	190
Total lease cost	$ 8,121	$ 9,784

Leases - Cash Flow Information

Leases - Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 2,794	$ 8,099
Right-of-use assets increase (decrease) as a result of modified operating lease liabilities, net	$ 87	$ (2,194)

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details)	Jul. 16, 2019
Pura Vida
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	25.00%

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
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ (15,537)	$ (2,405)
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(200)	0
Net loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	(15,337)	(2,405)
Excess portion of redeemable noncontrolling interest redemption value adjustment	(6,800)	0
Net loss available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders	$ (22,137)	$ (2,405)
Denominator:
Weighted-average number of common shares (basic)	33,330	34,228
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	0	0
Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted)	33,330	34,228
Net loss per share available to Vera Bradley, Inc. common shareholders:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.66)	$ (0.07)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.66)	$ (0.07)

Fair Value of Financial Instr_3

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 499	$ 8,977
Long-term investments	2,271	14,912
Level 1 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	62	27
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	2,198
Level 3 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	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	249	3,435
Long-term investments	873	5,613
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
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	0	2,489
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
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
Municipal securities \| Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	1,594
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
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	250	1,136
Long-term investments	662	2,409
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. asset-backed 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. asset-backed securities \| Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	323
Long-term investments	736	5,498
U.S. asset-backed 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
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	0	810
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
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	0	582
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

Fair Value of Financial Instr_4

Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets, finite-lived	$ 3,800,000	$ 0

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 07, 2018	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term line of credit		$ 60	$ 0
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	$ 15	$ 75
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
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail)	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	39.40%	24.80%

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020USD ($)shares	May 04, 2019USD ($)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 \| $	$ 7.7
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested restricted stock units, weighted-average period of recognition	2 years 3 months 18 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	810,000
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted-stock awards/units granted in period	602,000
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
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	1,412,024	407,264
Restricted-stock awards/units with an aggregate grant-date fair value \| $	$ 5.8	$ 5.3
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	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020$ / sharesshares
Time-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Number of Units
Nonvested units outstanding, beginning balance \| shares	433
Granted, Number of Units \| shares	810
Vested, Number of Units \| shares	(216)
Forfeited, Number of Units \| shares	(1)
Nonvested units outstanding, ending balance \| shares	1,026
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), beginning balance \| $ / shares	$ 12.03
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	4.08
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	11.66
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	9.36
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), ending balance \| $ / shares	$ 5.84
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Number of Units
Nonvested units outstanding, beginning balance \| shares	671
Granted, Number of Units \| shares	602
Vested, Number of Units \| shares	(187)
Forfeited, Number of Units \| shares	(1)
Nonvested units outstanding, ending balance \| shares	1,085
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), beginning balance \| $ / shares	$ 11.08
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	4.09
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	9.31
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) \| $ / shares	10.61
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit), ending balance \| $ / shares	$ 7.51

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020USD ($)
Pending Litigation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value	$ 10

Common Stock (Details)

Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019	Feb. 01, 2020	Nov. 29, 2018
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Average price per share of shares acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 12.76
Treasury stock, value, acquired, cost method	$ 2,901	$ 2,908
Number of shares held in treasury	8,393,207
Value of treasury stock	$ 107,060		$ 104,159
2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Authorized amount under share repurchase program				$ 50,000
Treasury stock, shares, acquired (in shares)	381,835
Average price per share of shares acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 7.60
Treasury stock, value, acquired, cost method	$ 2,900
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 32,900

Investments - Short-Term Invest

Investments - Short-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 499	$ 8,977
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	249	3,435
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Commercial paper
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	2,489
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Municipal securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	1,594
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	250	1,136
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 0	$ 323

Investments - Long-Term Investm

Investments - Long-Term Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$ 2,271	$ 14,912
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investments	0	0
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	873	5,613
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	736	5,498
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Non-U.S. corporate debt securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	662	2,409
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Other foreign securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	0	810
Level 2 \| Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring \| Non-U.S. asset-backed securities
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Long-term investments	$ 0	$ 582

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Narr

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 16, 2019	May 02, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019	May 04, 2019	Feb. 01, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition		$ 18,677		$ 0
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision		0			$ 18,448
Pura Vida
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of business acquired	75.00%
Purchase price of business combinations	$ 75,000		$ 3,000		$ 76,000
Working capital reimbursement		1,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, range of outcomes, value, high		22,500
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition		18,700
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	$ 20,098
Pre- tax transaction costs		$ 0		$ 800
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. 16, 2019	May 02, 2020	Nov. 02, 2019	Feb. 01, 2020
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill		$ 44,254		$ 44,254
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision		0		(18,448)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		(38,858)		(30,049)
Pura Vida
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ (1,495)
Accounts receivable, net	7,680
Inventories	27,654
Step-up adjustment, inventory	8,300
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,537
Operating right of use asset	1,250
Property, plant, and equipment, net	751
Goodwill	44,254
Intangible asset, brand	36,668
Other intangible assets	24,996
Total assets acquired	146,285
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable	6,818
Accrued employment costs	2,351
Other accrued liabilities	6,637
Operating lease liability	1,637
Total liabilities assumed	17,443
Contingent consideration related to earn-out provision	(20,098)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	(32,210)
Total closing consideration amount, net of cash acquired (7)	75,039
Indemnity liability	4,100
Purchase price of business combinations	$ 75,000		$ 3,000	$ 76,000
Working capital reimbursement		$ 1,000

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Pro

Acquisition of Pura Vida - Pro forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Federal statutory income tax rate, percent	39.40%	25.00%
Pro forma net revenues	$ 69,284	$ 107,992
Pro forma net loss	$ (14,528)	$ (2,880)
Pro forma basic net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (in dollar per share)	$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)
Pro forma diluted net income per share attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc. (in dollar per share)	$ (0.65)	$ (0.07)
Parent
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net loss	$ (14,746)	$ (2,539)

Redeemable Noncontrolling Int_3

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019	Jul. 16, 2019
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, beginning balance	$ 30,049
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(200)	$ 0
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(296)	$ 0
Adjustment to redemption value	9,305
Redeemable noncontrolling interest, ending balance	$ 38,858
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	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020	Jul. 16, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	3 years 7 months 6 days
Goodwill	$ 44,254	$ 44,254
Pura Vida Segment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 44,300
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life	3 years 7 months 6 days
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			$ 44,254
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	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	$ 24,996	$ 24,996
Accumulated Amortization	(7,799)	(5,359)
Carrying Amount	17,197	19,637
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible asset	36,668	36,668
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Gross Basis	61,664	61,664
Accumulated Amortization	(7,799)	(5,359)
Carrying Amount	53,865	56,305
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	24,208	24,208
Accumulated Amortization	(7,675)	(5,274)
Carrying Amount	16,533	18,934
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization	(7,675)	(5,274)
Non-competition Agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Basis	788	788
Accumulated Amortization	(124)	(85)
Carrying Amount	664	703
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization	$ (124)	$ (85)

Intangible Assets and Goodwil_4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Provisional amortization expense for intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months)	$ 6,569
Fiscal 2022	3,073
Fiscal 2023	3,073
Fiscal 2024	3,073
Thereafter	1,409
Carrying Amount	$ 17,197	$ 19,637

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 02, 2020	Feb. 01, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 1,112	$ 1,056
Finished goods	131,743	122,550
Total inventories	$ 132,855	$ 123,606

Segment Reporting - Additional

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	May 02, 2020locationSegment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments \| Segment	3
Number of specialty retail locations \| location	2,100

Segment Reporting - Schedule of

Segment Reporting - Schedule of Net Revenues and Operating Income Information for Reportable Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 69,284	$ 91,003
Segment operating income	(9,010)	16,067
Unallocated corporate expenses	(16,564)	(19,712)
Operating loss	(25,574)	(3,645)
VB Direct Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	36,837	71,136
VB Indirect Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	11,229	19,867
Pura Vida Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	21,218
Operating Segments [Member] \| VB Direct Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	36,837	71,136
Segment operating income	(10,965)	8,360
Operating Segments [Member] \| VB Indirect Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	11,229	19,867
Segment operating income	2,756	7,707
Operating Segments [Member] \| Pura Vida Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	21,218	0
Segment operating income	$ (801)	$ 0

Uncategorized Items - vra-20200

Label	Element	Value
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (196,000)
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	0
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	197,000
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	50,000
Repurchase of Common Stock Incurred but Not yet Paid	vra_RepurchaseofCommonStockIncurredbutNotyetPaid	176,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	470,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	559,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	1,065,000
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	us-gaap_CapitalExpendituresIncurredButNotYetPaid	316,000
Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption	us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption	$ (196,000)