SAFILO GROUP
Nearing the end of its procurement strategy 2020 , Director for Sourcing for Asia and APAC , Jorge Gonzalez , discusses how the business continues to go from strength to strength
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A ppealing to all ages and demographics , the
global eyewear market is undergoing considerable growth . Set to exceed $ 165bn by 2026 , optical companies and those specialising in eyewear will need to transform traditional business models behind the scenes in order to cater towards increased demands .
From the purchase of designer sunglasses , to the improvement of everyday vision , 99 % of all frames worldwide are produced in Italy , China and wider Asia , creating significant opportunities for eyewear creator , Safilo Group .
Famed for its extraordinary designs and propriety brands , such as Carrera and Polaroid , as well as its licensed brands , BOSS , Tommy Hilfiger , Kate Spade , Marc Jacobs and more , the group has become the second largest eyewear company in the world .
Safilo is a frontrunner in the global distribution of premium sunglasses , optical frames and sports eyewear , bringing the latest design and manufacturing capabilities . Housing a number of its factories in Italy , its sourcing activities are mainly undertaken in China and Japan ,
OCTOBER 2018