Reliance Brands Limited has bought LensCrafters' India business from DLF Brands, adding to its eyewear portfolio ahead of its IPO. LensCrafters, which is recognized for its prescription eyewear, entered India in 2020 and operates largely in the United States of America. This is Reliance's second relationship with Luxottica-owned eyewear businesses, following the acquisition of Sunglass Hut in 2022. With a focus on increasing its retail services, Reliance hopes to capitalise on India's booming consumer market and improve its position as a retail industry leader, paving the way for further growth and innovation.
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Reliance Brands Limited has expanded its portfolio by acquiring LensCrafters' India business from DLF Brands, an eyewear manufacturer owned by the Luxottica Group. This acquisition intends to strengthen Reliance Retail's eyewear division ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). LensCrafters, best known for its prescription eyewear, is based in the United States of America but expanded into India in 2020 with a store in DLF Mall of India in Noida. Reliance Brands, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures, is well-known for selling international fashion and lifestyle brands in India, including Valentino, Jimmy Choo, and Kate Spade.
The acquisition demonstrates Reliance Brands' strategic approach to broadening its services and increasing its footprint in the retail industry. By collaborating with globally recognized brands like LensCrafters, Reliance hopes to capitalise on India's booming consumer market, notably in the eyewear category. This move is consistent with Reliance Retail's overall aim to broaden its product offerings and adapt to changing consumer tastes across a variety of lifestyle categories.
Reliance Brands' acquisition of LensCrafters is its second collaboration with Luxottica-owned eyewear companies, following the acquisition of Sunglass Hut from DLF Brands in 2022. Sunglass Hut, known for its luxury eyewear goods, strengthens Reliance Brands' position in the eyewear market by offering a diverse selection of brands such as Ray-Ban, Prada, and Burberry.
LensCrafters, founded in 1983, is a major optical shop with over 1,000 locations in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Its debut into the Indian market demonstrates the brand's dedication to meeting the different consumer needs of the country. LensCrafters seeks to provide Indian consumers with high-quality products and great customer service through its vast choice of eyewear brands, including Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Versace.
Furthermore, Reliance Retail's impending IPO is poised to further fuel its expansion plans and strengthen its position as a leading player in the Indian retail landscape. With a pre-money equity valuation of INR 8.3 lakh crore, Reliance Retail is well-positioned to capitalise on emerging opportunities and deliver value to its stakeholders.
In conclusion, Reliance Brands' acquisition of LensCrafters shows its commitment to offering a diverse range of premium eyewear products to Indian consumers.As Reliance Retail prepares for its IPO, the acquisition sets the stage for future growth and innovation in the Indian retail market.
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