Vision Express acquires Conlons Opticians

Conlons Opticians’ portfolio of 19 practices in the north west of England and Scotland has been acquired by multiple Vision Express for an undisclosed fee.

Ten Conlons practices will continue to trade from current locations under Vision Express branding and retain existing staff. Nine practices will transfer services to the nearest Vision Express locations. The multiple said it was committed to retaining the experience of Conlons staff wherever possible.

Conlons Opticians, which has been operating for 132 years, said the decision to sell to VE was made due to the changing nature of the market and in the best interests and welfare of its staff.