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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 23 MIN

Scaling Vision: The Specsavers Story

from The Great Retail Debate · host The Great Retail Debate

How does a single UK optician become a global giant with 2,700 stores? Specsavers’ growth story is anything but ordinary. Martin and David walk through how deregulation, scale, fearless branding, and a unique partnership model fueled one of retail’s most impressive expansion journeys. They also explore how the business is tackling digital disruption, expanding into hearing care, and eyeing future growth in new markets.

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