Boston Copes With the Bombing Tragedy

NEW YORK—The shock and tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings last Monday have left the city and the nation reeling. Even as a large part of the downtown area remained closed yesterday, in some parts of the city, business carried on and optical retailers, ECPs, labs and suppliers in the Boston metro market were in the process of touching base and trying to cope with the impact of it all.   One of the bombs exploded on Boylston Street virtually in front of the LensCrafters store, which saw all of its windows blown out. Luxottica Retail did not provide a statement or comment about the situation other than what it posted to its Facebook page: "We'd like to thank everyone who has asked about our Boston store. All LensCrafters associates and customers are fine. Our hearts go out to those affected by the tragic events that occurred yesterday." It is unconfirmed that the store may have been closed due to the Patriot's Day holiday and the Marathon on Monday.   Read the article on VMail