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A RETAIL bag and luggage company will no longer have a home in this Ohio mega-mall. Vera Bradley has been known for making unique bags and luggage options for women for over 40 years. But on June 23, the company will close its store at Ohio's Summit Mall in Fairlawn, just a few miles northwest of Akron.

"We have loved being a part of your local community, but have recently made the difficult decision to close Vera Bradley at Summit Mall," the retailer told customers in an email. The company did not provide a specific reason for the store's closure. The store has its semi-annual sale ongoing, with up to 50% off select styles from June 6 through July 10.



Located just minutes from Akron , the mall carries over 100 specialty stores and offers various well-known jewelry and fashion brands including Vera Bradley, Pandora, and J Crew Factory. "Once the Vera Bradley location closes at Summit Mall in Fairlawn there will be just three locations left open in Ohio," reported the Akron Beacon Journal in a Facebook post. Over 50 people reacted to the post announcing the store's closure.

Comments flooded the social media post - but many were not surprised to see the store closing. Several Facebook users said they felt Vera Bradley's patterns and style have become outdated and expensive. "Sadly, overpriced quilt bags Vera Bradley has run its course," commented one Facebook user under the post.

"I use to run to the Hallmark store to purchase the newest pattern. Now, I’ve sold all of mine at.

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