For VM's 2024 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers, Revenues Show Healthy Growth Despite Economic Uncertainty

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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.

VM’s 2024 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers

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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.

Key Optical Players Ranked by U.S. Sales in 2023

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Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:59 AM Click here to download a PDF of the 2024 Top 50 Retailers Ranked.

Snapshots of Optical’s 10 Largest U.S. Retail Players

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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.

Deadline Extended to Submit Entries for VM's Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report

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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.

April 26 Deadline Is Approaching for Submissions to VM's 2024 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report

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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.

Are You a Top U.S. Optical Retailer? Take VM's Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Survey Now

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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.

Are You a Top U.S. Optical Retailer? VM Opens its Annual Top 50 U.S. Retailers Survey, Sets April 26 Deadline

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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.

For VM's 2023 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers, Consolidation and Organic Growth Continue as New Players Emerge

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Monday, June 26, 2023 12:24 AM NEW YORK—Vision Monday's annual, signature report on the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers is being released today, in VM's June issue and on VisionMonday.com. The 2023 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 2022 information and VM estimates. The collective sales of VM’s Top 50 U.S. Retailers rose 4.0 percent in 2022 compared to 2021, to reach an estimated $18.7 billion from 16,209 locations, the report shows.

VM’s 2023 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers

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Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:00 AM

Key Optical Players Ranked by U.S. Sales in 2022

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Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:59 AM