Opticians Specsavers has navigated its way through the global downturn like a customer with 20/20 vision. Rather than consolidating during what has been for many businesses a difficult time, Specsavers saw an opportunity to expand into new markets and seized it.

The privately owned company’s reach now extends beyond its stronghold in the UK and Nordic region and into Australia and New Zealand. It currently operates nearly 1,500 outlets and a production facility in Hungary, and employs almost 26,000 staff.

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