08:51 AM EDT, 10/14/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Monday as the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) were recently up 0.2%.

Vera Bradley ( VRA ) shares were up over 1% after the company said it secured approval from its board to adopt a limited duration rights plan through Oct. 11, 2025 to protect shareholders' interests and maximize investor value.