Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Pearle Takes Back Announcement about an Expansion

Earlier today, the public relations news service PRNewswire.com issued a press release that began with the following lede: “Pearle Vision, North America's largest and most trusted licensed optical brand, announced today its 2013 expansion plans within the United States, which includes the re-licensing of 34 locations in 10. With more than 520 eye care centers in the United States, Pearle Vision is now seeking to grow its national footprint and has identified Florida, Ohio and Michigan as the first markets for its aggressive re-licensing effort. Specifically in Florida, Pearle Vision is looking to convert locations in Miami, West Palm Beach, Naples, Jacksonville and Orlando. In Ohio, opportunities can be found in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.  And in Michigan, centers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Flint are available.” 

Several hours later, the service issued the following statement: “We are advised by Pearle Vision that journalists and other readers should disregard the news release, Pearle Vision Announces 2013 Expansion, issued Jan. 16, 2013 over PR Newswire.” To read the full release, go to the Herald.

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