INTRODUCTION
2015/16 was another phenomenal year for the
targets, constantly improving what we do in pursuit
Specsavers Partnership. Our results and achievements
of our vision to passionately provide best value
are testament to the thousands of passionate partners,
eyecare and hearing care to everyone.
dedicated store teams and motivated support colleagues
who work tirelessly to deliver the best choice, value and
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Mary and me
experience to our customers.
first qualifying as ophthalmic opticians and we have
seen a huge amount of change along the way. Despite
This review describes the progress that has been made over
this, emergent technology and increasing demands of
the last 12 months and highlights just some of the things
customers require optical providers to continue evolving
we have done to support our store partners, engage and
to remain successful. Our partners are in a prime position
develop our people, and delight our customers.
to lead such change and define the optical profession of
the future. These are truly exciting times.
For the first time this year, we have combined our
annual highlights and corporate responsibility
information into one publication to reflect the way in
which we do business. Our commitment to supporting
local communities, trading ethically and protecting the
environment is integral to how we operate and simply
forms part of our everyday activity.
Today, our 1,800 stores serve in excess of 32 million
customers worldwide. We have more than 2,400 partners
and 30,000 people working across our stores, support
offices and the supply chain internationally. Together
with our partners, we will continue to set ambitious
Doug Perkins
Dame Mary Perkins
Joint Group CEO
and Co-founder
Co-founder
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