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Jacqueline Ardrey

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Vera Bradley

Search every verified Jacqueline Ardrey interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a November 2024 appearance on the PBS show "This or That," Vera Bradley CEO Jacqueline Ardrey shared personal preferences on a range of topics. Ardrey stated she prefers sweet treats over savory snacks, statement bags over minimalist clutches, and beach vacations over mountain retreats. She identified as an autumn person, expressing a love for pumpkins, orange, and fall colors, and said she is a fan of both bold patterns and classic solids. Ardrey also discussed local Cincinnati preferences, saying she is a bigger fan of the Cincinnati Reds than FC Cincinnati and prefers Graeter's ice cream over UDF. When asked about Skyline Chili versus Gold Star Chili, Ardrey noted that she is a vegetarian and not a big chili fan.

Recent appearances

  • Vera Bradley CEO Jackie Ardrey on How to Lead a Successful Retail Transformation

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  • Vera Bradley (VRA) Q1 2026 Earnings – Full Coverage

    Vera Bradley (NASDAQ: VRA) reported Q1 2026 revenues of USD 51.7M (-23.8% YoY) and a non-GAAP net loss of USD 10M (USD 0.36/share). Join incoming Executive Chairman Ian Bickley, CEO Jackie Ardrey, and CFO Michael Schwindle for insights on fashion retail, handbag brand trends, Q1 earnings, and brand transformation! Explore VRA’s wholesale momentum, customer shifts, and leadership transition. With the stock price at USD 1.905 on June 11, 2025 (see finance card above), down from USD 2.35 the prior day, the market reflects ongoing challenges. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction by Operator 00…

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  • Jackie Ardrey | This or That with Vera Bradley's CEO #verybradley #showcase #pbs #cincinnati

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  • Vera Bradley’s CEO and CMO on the 'fine art’ of transforming a 42-year-old brand

    Last week, for the first time in its 40-plus-year history, the bag brand Vera Bradley revealed a 360-degree rebrand. Updates include a new logo, new products, new in-store and online experiences, and a new ambassador: actress and singer Zooey Deschanel.  Days prior, Glossy sat down with the company’s president and CEO, Jaqueline Ardrey, and CMO, Alison Hiatt, to discuss how the brand’s fresh look and feel play into the Project Restoration growth plan set by Ardrey last year. They also shared the challenges of reaching new audiences while retaining existing customers, and making big changes u…

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  • Jackie Ardrey Talks Retail, Fashion and Handbags | Bloomberg Talks

    On it's latest earnings report, Vera Bradley reported net revenue for the first quarter that missed the average analyst estimate. The retailer's CEO, Jackie Ardrey sat down with Bloomberg's Katie Greifeld to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. Bloomberg Talks curates top interviews from around Bloomberg News. Hear conversations with the biggest names in finance, politics and entertainment. On Bloomberg Talks, we round up interviews with Fortune 500 CEOs, government officials, well-known investors and business leaders. Listen to m…

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  • Vera Bradley Inc Q1 2023 Earnings Call

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