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Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion
AI & automation

Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion

Scott Thompson 18 May 2026
Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers
Appointments

Former Tesco Labs leader Jo Hickson exits H&M and takes on strategic initiatives role at Specsavers

Staff Writer 27 Apr 2026
Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging
Sustainability

Specsavers expands recycling boxes roll-out for unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging

Staff Writer 23 Apr 2026
Specsavers stumps up over £1m for flagship Tottenham Court Road store in London
Stores & in-store tech

Specsavers stumps up over £1m for flagship Tottenham Court Road store in London

Staff Writer 15 Jan 2026
Specsavers preps investment in physical stores as customers call for blended retail experience
Stores & in-store tech

Specsavers preps investment in physical stores as customers call for blended retail experience

Staff Writer 29 Dec 2025
Specsavers stumps up £5m for expansion and upgrade of its Vision Labs manufacturing facility
News

Specsavers stumps up £5m for expansion and upgrade of its Vision Labs manufacturing facility

Staff Writer 08 Aug 2025
Debbie Tarry takes on Chief Technology Officer role at optical and audiology retailer Specsavers
Appointments

Debbie Tarry takes on Chief Technology Officer role at optical and audiology retailer Specsavers

Staff Writer 04 Aug 2025
Thumbs up for Walmart, John Lewis and Lidl as WorkL showcases the happiest workplaces globally
News

Thumbs up for Walmart, John Lewis and Lidl as WorkL showcases the happiest workplaces globally

Staff Writer 14 Jan 2025
Schuh, Unilever and Specsavers onboard as Retail Technology Show 2025 unveils first advisory board members
Events & awards

Schuh, Unilever and Specsavers onboard as Retail Technology Show 2025 unveils first advisory board members

Staff Writer 09 Oct 2024
James Skinner switches on Open to Work banner as he departs Director of Digital Technology role at Specsavers
Appointments

James Skinner switches on Open to Work banner as he departs Director of Digital Technology role at Specsavers

Staff Writer 03 Sep 2024
Including Retail247, Confer With, and BigCommerce: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance
News

Including Retail247, Confer With, and BigCommerce: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

Staff Writer 05 Feb 2024
Specsavers enlists PMC to transform customer experience and efficiency with award winning payment innovation
Payments & fintech

Specsavers enlists PMC to transform customer experience and efficiency with award winning payment innovation

Staff Writer 01 Feb 2024
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