Prescription Eyewear Growth
Continued focus on market potential in both the ophthalmic frame and prescription lens categories
In-house lens processing labs increase capacity to meet demand, provide tighter quality control, simplified ordering and increased margins – European lab commenced operations Q3 2002
Dedicated product development including launch of 8 exclusive ophthalmic frame styles (22 SKUs) in first half 2003 and 6 additional exclusive frame styles (17 SKUs) launching in Q3
Increasing prescription penetration in existing 10,000 optical doors and opening approximately 50 new doors per month worldwide
Launching progressive lens partnership with Varilux® in Q2 2003 for the domestic market