EssilorLuxottica Société anonyme is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, spectacle frames and sunglasses. The company’s product portfolio spans premium, luxury and sports eyewear brands, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Vogue Eyewear, as well as lens technologies such as Varilux, Crizal and Transitions. Through an integrated value chain, EssilorLuxottica combines digital lens production, proprietary frame design and global retail operations to serve both independent eye care professionals and its own retail networks.
The modern EssilorLuxottica group was formed in October 2018 through the merger of Essilor, a French specialist in corrective lenses, and Luxottica, an Italian manufacturer and retailer of eyewear. Essilor’s roots date back to the 19th century, while Luxottica was founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio. The combined entity leverages decades of technical expertise in lens innovation and frame craftsmanship. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Francesco Milleri, EssilorLuxottica continues to invest in research and development, aiming to advance vision care solutions and digital eyewear platforms.
With operations spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, EssilorLuxottica maintains a broad geographic footprint. The company distributes products through multiple channels, including company-owned retail chains such as LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut, franchised or partner stores, independent opticians, e-commerce platforms and in-house lens laboratories. This multi-layered global distribution network supports the company’s objective of making quality vision care and fashionable eyewear accessible to a diverse, worldwide customer base.
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