Luxottica to open 500 outlets in Macy's stores (3)

(ANSA) - Milan, November 11 - Italian eyewear giant Luxottica on Wednesday signed a three-year deal to open up to 500 outlets of its LensCrafters brand in Macy's department stores in the US.
    The agreement builds on a successful relationship between the two companies that has resulted in the opening of approximately 670 of Luxottica's Sunglass Hut locations within Macy's stores to date. Together, Macy's and Sunglass Hut have more than tripled the size of the sunglass business at Macy's in the past six years. LensCrafters, a leader in quality eye care, will now be the exclusive optical retailer of Macy's and the first optical retail brand to expand nationally in a major department store. Macy's will be the exclusive department store host of LensCrafters shops. LensCrafters will open its first new Macy's location in April of 2016, with the goal of opening approximately 100 locations by the end of next year.
    "Macy's and Luxottica have a successful history together.
    Our relationship is built around a shared mission of providing customers with the highest quality products, a passion for style and a broad brand portfolio able to meet diverse consumer choices," said Adil Khan, CEO of Markets, Luxottica Group. "The optical retail industry has incredible growth potential in North America and we see this agreement as a long-term investment in our customers' eyes. Macy's has a highly-engaged, influential customer - we will serve them to the highest standard with an optical experience that is uniquely LensCrafters," said Khan.
    "We look forward to welcoming LensCrafters into Macy's stores nationwide and to deepening our successful relationship with Luxottica," said Jeff Gennette, president of Macy's, Inc. "In particular, LensCrafters reinforces Macy's commitment to the health and wellness of our customers. Eye health is critical to everyone's personal well-being, and easy in-store access to LensCrafters optometrists, personalized service and fashionable product assortment dovetail well with Macy's strengths. As with Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters will enhance the productivity of our stores and strengthen Macy's as a shopping destination."