By Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday's signature annual report on the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers was released this week, in
VM's June issue and on
VisionMonday.com. The 2024 report, which examines companies' sales and location counts for the country's leading retailers, including mass merchants and warehouse clubs, is based on calendar year 2023 information and
VM estimates. The collective sales of VM’s Top 50 U.S. Retailers rose 8 percent in 2023 compared with 2022, to reach an estimated $20.1 billion from 16,369 locations, the report shows. The Top 10 retailers accounted for 84.5 percent of overall Top 50 sales.
By Staff
Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:00 AM
Staff retention, continued inflation and the capability to provide a better patient experience were just a few of the challenges that eyecare professionals and optical retailers faced in 2023. The 2024 VM Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers report is based on calendar year 2023 locations and sales provided by companies along with
VM’s estimates.
VM's research with retailers revealed that upgrades and investments in operations and technology, including remote and telehealth equipment, continued to gain traction among the Top 50 in 2023.
By Staff
Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:59 AM
Click here to download a PDF of the 2024 Top 50 Retailers Ranked.
By Staff
Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:56 AM
Vision Source, a North American network of independent private practice optometrists, has once again found itself at the top of this year’s VM Top 50 Optical Retailers list. Founded in 1991 with a focus on and commitment to the long-term success of independent optometry, the organization in calendar year 2023 reported 2,994 practice locations in the U.S. with a membership of 4,500 optometrists and sales of $2.938 billion. At The Exchange 2024, held in April, Vision Source announced two new programs that expand on its offerings to members: an Associate OD Placement Program and an employee health care benefits program.
By Staff
Friday, May 24, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The nominations deadline for VM's Most Influential Women in Optical special report is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27.
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an
electronic survey form.
By Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—The nominations deadline for VM's Most Influential Women in Optical special report has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27.
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an
electronic survey form.
By Staff
Monday, May 20, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry. We are currently seeking nominations via an
electronic survey form but time is starting to run out—the deadline for submitting nominations is May 23. Women’s influence in optical is undeniable, and today more women are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. In retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, talented women are shaping the direction of the companies and organizations they work for, and, in many cases, lead.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Women’s influence in optical is undeniable, and today more women are playing vital roles at all levels of our industry. In retailing, wholesaling, product design, manufacturing, distribution and vision care, talented women are shaping the direction of the companies and organizations they work for, and, in many cases, lead. This is why
Vision Monday will once again be highlighting The Most Influential Women in Optical in our July-August issue, marking the 22nd year of our signature Special Report saluting women in the eyewear/eyecare industry.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday has announced a deadline extension until Friday, May 10, to submit information to its annual
Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report. Slated for publication in
VM's upcoming June print/digital edition this year,
VM's annual
survey of regional and national retailers will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year.
VM's annual
survey of regional and national retailers will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. The deadline to submit information is April 26. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year.
VM's annual
survey will include regional and national retailers for the exclusive report.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year. The industry's leading news platform is kicking off its annual
survey among regional and national retailers for the exclusive report, which will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Monday, October 30, 2023 2:00 AM
LAS VEGAS—
Vision Monday celebrated its 2023 “class” of Most Influential Women in Optical at a gala luncheon here on Friday, Sept. 29 during Vision Expo West. Many of this year’s honorees were joined by dozens of prior honorees, adding resonance to the special event. This year’s group of MIWs (Most Influential Women) is made up of executives, sales and marketing professionals, designers, ECPs, lab experts, social media mavens, administrators, researchers and teachers. They oversee companies, head up marketing and design teams, and run universities and optical practices.
By Mary Kane
Friday, August 4, 2023 8:30 AM
For more than 20 years,
Vision Monday has been shining a spotlight on women in the optical industry who check all the boxes. They are high achievers, difference makers and trendsetters who just plain stand out and every July we are honored to share their stories of success in our
Most Influential Women in Optical Report. This year’s “class” of honorees does not disappoint. Having finally emerged from the shadows of the pandemic, this year’s honorees are at long last looking forward to a brighter and more promising future. Their positivity and can-do attitudes are apparent as we chronicle their achievements in an ever-changing optical landscape.