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Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far Before joining Specsavers, I was a student working part-time at Image Kitsilano. I was studying supply chain and logistics at the time. I started as an eyecare consultant at Image Optometry, which was later acquired by Specsavers, with a strong interest in eyewear and […]
We are excited to introduce you to the recipient of the 2024 Specsavers Student Scholarship, a three-year award presented in collaboration with the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC). This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing the future of eyecare and supporting the next generation of opticians. We are proud to introduce Ankita Upadhyay as this […]
Introducing the new ‘florence by mills’ optical frames collection. We are thrilled to share our latest partnership with British Actress and creator of the florence by mills beauty and skincare collection, Millie Bobby Brown, revealing an exclusive line of optical frames. Only available at Specsavers, the florence by mills range includes 13 new optical frames, […]
With 42 per cent of Canadians overdue for their eye exams, the beloved astronaut and the eyecare and eyewear provider embark on a joint mission to encourage all Canadians to get their eyes checked. An August 2024 study by Leger, commissioned by Specsavers, unveiled that almost half of Canadians are overdue for an eye exam(1). […]
3 in 4 Manitobans who wear glasses would like to see more quality, affordable options when it comes to eyewear. Driven by our goal of making eyecare and eyewear accessible for all Canadians, we recently opened our first Manitoba stores at CF Polo Park and St. Vital Centre, bringing more choice for quality eyewear at […]
Tell us a bit about yourself and your career so far Before joining Specsavers, my career background centered around working with store development and construction teams, where I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the construction of hundreds of locations for retail brands like lululemon, Aritzia, Kit and Ace, and Indochino. When I joined Specsavers […]
We’re proud to be named in Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in Retail/Hospitality for 2024 by Great Place To Work®. The honour highlights our dedication to cultivating an exceptional workplace culture that prioritizes our people and ensures outstanding service and care for all. Since entering the Canadian market less than three years ago, we have swiftly emerged […]
When our journey began in 1984, Doug and Mary Perkins embarked on a mission to make eyecare and eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. What started out on a ping pong table in their spare room has now grown into the world’s largest optometrist-led, privately-owned company, caring for over 44 million patients and customers globally. […]
Martin McNamara started as a Regional Relationship Manager in 2018 in the UK, showing his adaptability in any environment, he moved through various regions, finally landing in Canada, where he now calls home. Martin accepted the new role of Head of Partner Engagement and Delivery. Tell us about your career background and your journey at […]
Specsavers, a leading Canadian eyecare and eyewear provider, has announced their sponsorship of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO). ASCO represents the interests of institutions of optometric education and enhances the efforts of these institutions as they prepare highly qualified graduates of optometry to best serve the public’s eye health needs. Latest […]
