Vera Bradley
Luggage retailer Vera Bradley had to rethink its operations, ultimately reaching a decision to let go of physical stores to instead pay more attention to licensing. The brand wants to sell home merch through Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, and other retail chains. Its plan was to shutter up to 50 locations by 2021. This works for them as many leases expire this year. You can still visit a real store if you want since 52 of its brick-and-mortar shops remain open.
Vera Bradley
Henri Bendel
Sadly, Henri Bendel shuttered all of its locations in the United States in early 2020. In the fall of 2018, its parent company announced that Henri Bendel in its entirety was going to be shut down. Yes, this even includes its Fifth Avenue shop and the website. The bigger corporation wanted to focus on its more lucrative lines like Bath & Body Works and Victoria’s Secret.
Henri Bendel
