Tesco Opticians to be acquired by Vision Express owner

Vision Express owner GrandVision has announced the acquisition of Tesco Opticians.

The acquisition incorporates Tesco Optician’s network of 209 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland, bringing the total number of Vision Express outlets to 598, a statement said.

Tesco Opticians employs over 1,500 people and had revenues of approximately £90m in 2016. Vision Express intends to retain Tesco Optician personnel, it added.

Vision Express CEO Jonathan Lawson said: ‘This is a really exciting time for Vision Express and provides us with the opportunity to invest in the future of the nation’s eye health by extending our reach even further across the UK.