Some independent brands had a strong showing with renewed interest from patients and customers after the holiday lull.
The end of the year meant a lot of cleaning house and brands across the board benefited from some sale excitement.
Two distinct trends emerge: Customers gravitating toward more affordable frames or luxury. There seemed to be very little in between.
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The brand diversity in ophthalmics widens while one brand with exceptional optics remains a universal sunwear favorite.
These lenses shift the narrative by serving the purpose of offering a chic alternative to the traditional dark shades.
Customer spending contracts with an eye toward more practical and durable brands.
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.
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Spectacles and sunglasses for connected kiddos with an eye for style.
While suns sales remained tight between a few regular characters, optical brand sales were all over the map!
“New” to younger generations and nostalgic for older ones, these glasses are appealing and sellable.
Color seems to be making a big impact!
Some high-end movers thanks to FSA spending!
Designer brands and statement makers seem to be having a moment!
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