High Street

OT  heard from Natasha Cazin, senior consultant at Euromonitor International, on market and consumer trends in UK eyewear

Dean Waugh, director at Retail Experience Design, gave OT  an overview of the design agency’s recent projects, trends on the High Street, and creating effective environments

Netflix, gym, coffee… eye plan? OT  talks with practices about switching to private care and asks whether the future of eye care will be by monthly payment

From learning sign language to promoting healthy lifestyles, OT  profiles the diverse ways optical professionals are giving back to their communities

OT  caught up with the teams at Norville Opticians and Retail Experience Design to hear about the refurbishment of the 123-year-old Gloucester practice

The six figure purchase of MacGregor Opticians adds three new practices in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway to the independent group

It is hoped the updated service can help to reduce strain on NHS services and provide “more personal” care for patients

Optical professionals from across the UK describe how local businesses are faring and share their predictions for the future of the High Street

From deserted city centres, to the rise of home working and online sales, the pandemic has changed how people work, socialise and shop. At the close of a year that no one saw coming, OT  looks ahead

Independent Butterfield Opticians has been recognised by Lancaster City Council for creating a safe environment for patients during the pandemic