Essilor Buys Vision Direct

Essilor International strengthened its online presence with the purchase of Vision Direct Group Ltd, a £33-million European contact lens retailer, according to a press release published by PEHub. “Vision Direct does a majority of its business in the UK and Ireland, but is also active in several other European countries and enjoys a reputation for excellent customer service. This move further strengthens Essilor International’s current positions in online optical retail in Europe, by complementing existing activities in the Nordic countries.” Read more.