The recent reporting in Chris Bennett’s interview with Rodenstock could be misleading for our independent business partners.
The recent reporting in Chris Bennett’s interview with Rodenstock managing director that referred to Essilor’s strategy to achieve cost savings and supply our brands to Vision Express as part of the potential GrandVision merger, is based on speculation and could be misleading for our independent business partners.
At Essilor Ltd we are driven to support independents and strive to segment them from the rest of the market with unique independent-only products and equipment, which we believe will help to future-proof them and differentiate them from multiples. If a merger takes place, then this strategy will no doubt continue.
Tim Precious, managing director, Essilor Ltd