A mixed bag of independent brands held their own amongst the usual suspects.
Optical sales remain varied and interesting while suns sales further contracted to the usual suspects.
Customers seem to be gravitating toward more budget-friendly ophthalmic styles.
Sunwear sales are finally starting to pick up and it’s full steam ahead on color!
Spring styles hit the boards and though patients are still price conscious, their desire for bold and colorful frames are on the rise.
Two distinct trends emerge: Customers gravitating toward more affordable frames or luxury. There seemed to be very little in between.
The brand diversity in ophthalmics widens while one brand with exceptional optics remains a universal sunwear favorite.
Some well-known names once again dominated sales.
Sales across the board were a mixed bag with no real standouts but independent brands did come out on top.
Though a few (sun) brands still garner many mentions, ophthalmic frames sales seem to have gotten much more evenly spread.
Color seems to be making a big impact!
Designer brands and statement makers seem to be having a moment!
A diverse mix of independent brands did well.
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