Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italian: LUX)
20123 Milan, Italy (Map) Phone: +39-02-863341
Fax: +39-02-8633-4092
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.luxottica.it
Overview
When it comes to eyewear, Luxottica Group has it made in the shades. The world's largest eyewear firm, Luxottica designs, makes, and sells upscale eyeglass frames and sunglasses, offering nearly 20 licensed designer brands (Burberry, Chanel, Tiffany) and eight house brands (Ray-Ban). The group's 6,400-store (about 520 stores are franchises) retail arm, Luxottica Retail, operates LensCrafters optical shops, Sunglass Hut, Watch Station, and Watch World, and the EyeMed Vision Care group. Luxottica makes its frames in company-owned plants in Italy and China and sells them in about 130 countries. It acquired US sport sunglasses maker Oakley in 2007, as well as China's Modern Sight Optics.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italian: LUX)
| Company Type | Public (Italian: LUX; NYSE: LUX [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | £3,631.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 17.5% |
| 2007 Net Income (mil.) | £359.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 28.4% |
| 2007 Employees | 64,000 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Luxottica Group S.p.A. (Italian: LUX)
| Chairman | Leonardo Del Vecchio (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Group Operations and Director; CEO, Luxottica S.r.l | Roberto Chemello Connect to this executive |
| CEO and Director | Andrea Guerra Connect to this executive |
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