Commerce
September 5, 2025
The purchase is evidence of growing competition among businesses seeking to capture a larger share of the $140 billion global eyewear market. Image credit: Marcolin
By Amirah Keaton for Luxury Daily News Service
U.S. insurance provider VSP Vision has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Italian luxury eyewear group Marcolin from France’s PAI Partners and minority shareholders, marking one of the year’s most significant consolidations in the sector.
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