Pearle Vision Re-licensed 27 Eyecare Centers in 2013, States Goal To Convert Additional 40-45 in 2014

MASON, Ohio— Pearle Vision, a division of Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX) said it had signed agreements with new and existing Pearle Vision licensees, converting 27 neighborhood eyecare centers from company-owned to licensee-owned in 2013. The company plans to continue this re-licensing effort in 2014 with the conversion of 40 to 45 additional centers, an announcement said. "Converting 27 of Pearle Vision's corporate locations to local optometrists and investors was quite an accomplishment for the brand last year," said Pete Bridgman, senior vice president and general manager, Pearle Vision. "We owe our progress and success to the 10 new and 17 existing licensees, who see the growth potential with Pearle and have a desire to serve their communities and provide the best possible eyecare to their patients."   See more