Looking at Luxottica Retail through a Facilities Lens

The facilities and maintenance staff for this growing retailer value automation to streamline processes.

Luxottica Retail operates 4,762 stores throughout North America. The LensCrafters brand totals 951 stores, including Lenscrafters, Lenscrafters Optique, and Lenscrafters Optique at Macy's. The Pearle brand, 880 stores, includes Pearle, Shoppers Optical, and Pearle Franchise stores. The Sunglass Hut brand, 1,749 stores, includes Sunglass Hut, Ilori, and Icon. Another 1,182 licensed brand stores are located in Sears and Target.

LensCrafters brand stores average 4,500 square feet and include a lab, doctor's office and retail floor. Pearle brand stores average 3,500 square feet and include a finishing lab, a doctor's office and retail floor. Sunglass Hut brand stores average 800 square feet and include only a retail area. Stores located in Target and Sears average 400 square feet and include a doctor's office and retail area.

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Surviving Change

November 2008 Issue 

It's hard to believe that 2008 is almost gone. It's been a busy year for all of us with a lot more uncertainty in the retail industry than most of us like. It is clear that the ups and downs of the financial market have created an uneasy economic environment. And, the trickledown effect for segments of the retail industry has been slower sales accompanied by mergers, acquisitions and bankruptcies for retailers and suppliers. It's not a pretty picture for many.

Fortunately for some retailers and vendors, they have adjusted their business practices quickly, identified new markets, re-tooled their existing products and services and launched value add resources, such as online customer networking and blogs to create a buzz and momentum for their company. It's a constantly changing environment in retail these days.
 

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I admit I am something of a political junkie having lived in Washington, DC for many years. Being aware of what's happening on the political scene is an everyday way of life for those who live in the nation's capital. And, I was sucked in a long time ago.

I watched the national conventions, campaign speeches and elections with much interest over the past several months. It's a fascinating process that represents democracy at its best (and sometimes worst). But, thank heaven it's finished. Even I have had enough for another four years.

"Change" has been an optimal word this year with the U.S. Presidential elections which created much anticipation and enthusiasm about what America could be like in the future. 
 

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What does your membership in PRSM do for you? The answer to this question is different for everyone. Some join the association for the education offered at our conferences and events; some for the peer-to-peer networking; some to get access to the useful information such as templates and research; and others to reach the industry's vendor or buyer communities.

Regardless of why you joined the association, we here at PRSM headquarters are always looking for ways to ensure that we are living up to your, our members', expectations, as well as looking for ways to improve the offerings we currently provide our members. We want to hear from you, to let us know what keeps you up at night, and how we can help.

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