Specsavers Optical Group Ltd is a British multinational optical retail chain, which operates mainly in the UK, Ireland, Australasia and the Nordic countries.
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13 Facts About Specsavers
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Specsavers sell optical collections by Jeff Banks, Timberland, Hackett London and Quiksilver for men, Converse and Tommy Hilfiger for men and women, and Roxy, Cath Kidston and Karen Millen for women plus a new range from Kylie Minogue launched in 2017.
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In May 2021 it was announced that in March 2021 Specsavers had entered the North American market with its purchase of 18 practices of Canadian opticians, Image Optometry.
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In February 2007, Specsavers was ranked No 46 of the United Kingdom's 100 Heaviest Spenders on TV Advertising, spending £27 million.
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Specsavers' long running advertising campaign is based on the popular strapline "Should've gone to Specsavers".
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In 2017, Specsavers officially launched a range of eyewear designed by the popstar, singer and actress Kylie Minogue.
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In March 2005, Specsavers publicly criticised Glasses Direct, an internet retailer, claiming that an internet service "did not meet required standards" and "could not offer advice from dispensing opticians".
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In 2006, James Murray Wells, the managing director of Glasses Direct, claimed that four major high street retailers including Specsavers were "leading a campaign to stop prescription glasses being sold over the internet".
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In May 2020, Specsavers set up a video consultation service for the first time, to check people's eyes and hearing aids during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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In February 2016, it was announced that Specsavers would be the sponsors of the County Championship cricket competition in England and Wales, for the next four years; a deal which was extended in 2018 to include Test series held in England including the 2019 Ashes series.
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In January 2017, Specsavers were in negotiation to have shops undertake certain front line medical care linked to sight and hearing, in both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
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In May 2020, Specsavers announced a plan to cut 450 jobs amid a "dramatic downturn" caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Specsavers had previously tried to avoid making redundancies by implementing pay cuts and reducing working hours.
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