Vera Bradley, Inc. announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with Look Inc., who has exclusive rights to market and distribute its products in Japan. As a partner to Look, Mitsubishi Corporation has been granted the exclusive right to import Vera Bradley products into Japan during the term of the agreement. Look is expected to begin distribution of the Vera Bradley brand in Japan in October 2014.

Throughout the term of the agreement, Look is expected to open Vera Bradley stand-alone retail stores and boutiques as well as sell its products through select department stores and specialty shops in Tokyo and other key metropolitan markets throughout Japan.