This is a presentation I made for class, showcasing some PowerPoint skills that I have learned.

1. Allison Julius Taken from www.verabradley.com

2. What will we cover? 2 Allison Julius

3. Co-Founders Of Vera Bradley Patricia Miller Barbara Bradley Baekgaard 3 Allison Julius Taken from www.verabradley.com

4. Where it all Began Named after Barbara’s Mother Vera Bradley Started designing after noticing a lack of feminine luggage Taken from www.verabradley.com 4 Allison Julius

5. It’s a Women’s World… Bags Galore There is a bag for any occasions Luggage Tote Baby Bags Purse Accessories Eyewear Belts Stationary Gift Bags/Wrap 5 Allison Julius

6. Men Just Live in it!! There are products for men too! Ties Cuff Links Pocket Squares Taken from www.verabradley.com 6 Allison Julius

7. Past and Present 128 Retired Patterns dating back to Spring 1985 Currently Selling 92 Different Styles Wide range of colors and patterns Currently Selling 28 Signature colors Oldest-Java Blue (Spring 2006) Newest- Symphony in Hue, Imperial Toile, Paprika (Winter 2009) Microfiber, Nylon, and Frill Collections 7 Allison Julius

9. Outlet Sale Held Every Spring Held in Ft. Wayne, IN 40%-75% off retail prices April 28-May 1 2010, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 9 Allison Julius

10. Ways to order and purchase More than 3,000 independent retailers, several stores nationwide Online www.verabradley.com Outlet Sale Vera Bradley Store-Exclusively Vera Vera Bradley Retailer-Sells a variety of things and Vera (Fiddlesticks—Levis Commons) 10 Allison Julius

11. It all started with a bag… Large Tic-Tac Tote (Mod-Floral Pink) I needed a school bag Ordered many different sizes (needed to fit my laptop) 11 Allison Julius

13. Why I like Vera Wide variety of styles Wide variety of colors/patterns Not extremely costly Good quality FUN! Allison Julius 13