Vision from Venice
In partnership with Marcolin Group, Optician hosts a roundtable in Venice to discuss the future of independent optical retail and forging better relationships with eyewear suppliers. Simon Jones acts as moderator
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Famous for perfection
Famous for perfection
Mike Hale travels to Shepshed Optics to catch up with a prescription house ...
Moving away from the norm
Moving away from the status quo
Several eyewear brands have disrupted the optical retailing status quo in ...
Green, safe, responsible
Green, safe, responsible
Dr Marc Wawerla, Stephan Hund and Joachim Kuss look at the production of ...
Life at the top of optics
Top UK chains: Life at the top of optics
Surging new entrants and transfers amongst players have shaken up this year’s ...
Optrafair software report
Software sector focuses on compliance and foresight
Practice management systems and virtual try on technology provided the bulk of ...
Sector loses cash and custom
In focus: Sector loses cash and custom as buyers find fault with fit
A new report from a British specialist has highlighted startling consumer ...
How to market your practice
Seven ways to market your practice
As a small business owner juggling a range of tasks across the practice, there ...
Star-studded Optix conference
Star-studded Optix conference
The splendid setting, extensive exhibition and notable speakers are just some ...
Opti Forum discusses the future
Opti Forum report
This year’s Opti Forum discussed a number of issues within the industry, but an underlying theme was the effect of digitisation and artificial intelligence on the way the sector operates
Brett Waugh, managing director of Eyewear Direct
Brett Waugh of Eyewear Direct
Setting up a new brand is tough but basing it on a totally new business model takes it to another level. Chris Bennett finds out more about Ashton Riley
Look local: Wonders in Sunderland
Look local: Sunderland
The Mackem are a proud people with a distinct history and culture. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Seven ways: Dwarfing your problems
Seven ways: Problems
Hi ho, hi ho it’s off to work we go. There’s a nice link with our series of sevens – the dwarfs from Snow White were hard workers and they cover a wide range of the customers you are likely to see
In focus: Communication at the heart of it all
In focus: Communication
Rapidly becoming an end of year institution the Alconversation was held once again at Alcon’s Academy near Camberley in Surrey. Chris Bennett reports
Seven ways: Social media and SEO success
Social media and SEO success
Getting search engine optimisation and social media right can be an exhaustive task without the right strategy. Joe Ayling picks seven key strategies from a workshop hosted by OptiCommerce this month
Look local: Southport by the sea
Look local: Southport
Zoe Wickens reports on Southport’s breath of fresh air optical services
In focus: News review of 2018
In focus: News review of 2018
The past 12 months proved to be as news-packed as ever for the world of optics. Simon Jones assesses some of the ramifications in a round up of the year’s most important news developments
Seven ways: Thrive as an independent
Thrive as an independent
The challenge for independent opticians is spending all their time working in their business rather than working on their business. SightCare CEO John French, a business support organisation for independent optical practices, describes seven ways to help independent business owners thrive
Look local: Busy life in Chichester
Look local: Chichester
Home to a Roman palace and a British astronaut, Zoe Wickens reports on what else Chichester has to offer: its optical services
Making tax digital
Making tax digital
Mitchell Francis, of Morris & Co Accountants, looks into the new regulations coming into force next year about digitising your tax affairs
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