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Luxottica Acquires Óticas Carol

Milan-based eyewear retailer buys Brazilian optical chain

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7 years ago

January 31, 2017

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Luxottica (Milan) has bought Brazilian optical chain Óticas Carol for $117 million.

Óticas Carol has 950 franchised stores throughout Brazil, reports Women’s Wear Daily, where Luxottica currently has a factory. Luxottica will also merge with French optical retailer Essilor to become EssilorLuxottica and is planning to expand in Brazil.

“The transaction brings Carol to a whole new level,” said Óticas Carol Chief Executive Officer Ronaldo Pereira. “Our franchisees will belong to a global eyewear company, which brings them a greater sense of security to continue to grow and invest in our brand. Now we have all the necessary tools to move forward with our expansion plans.”

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