Market Report, "Spectacles in Germany", Published
Optician chains such as Fielmann lead the spectacles category and are expanding rapidly. Concentration in the category has intensified as the number of outlets that belong to the large optician chains rose significantly in the review period. The competition posed by such outlets has increased bankruptcy among small and medium sized businesses. As a result, independent opticians, which still make up the bulk of opticians in Germany, have joined marketing groups, without which they would not be...
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