Cubitts plots expansion to Ireland despite swinging to £1m loss Retail Cubitts swung to a near-£1m loss in 2025 as the spectacle maker counted the cost of its US expansion plans. The London-based business opened its “first stores outside the warm but grey womb of the UK,” with two sites in New York City. Costs of setting up across the pond pushed the eyewear designer to [...]
What happens if workers start wearing Meta glasses to the office? Opinion Meta smart glasses are going from niche to norm, so what happens when people start wearing them in the office, asks Paul Armstrong.
Inspecs: Eyewear maker ‘optimistic’ for the future despite revenue cut Business Sales at eyewear manufacturer and distributor Inspecs have been cut after being hit by inflation and competitor acquisitions. However, the company added it remains optimistic about the future. The firm’s revenue for the six months ended 30 June, 2024, was down 7.3 per cent from £111.2m to £103m, compared to the same period in 2023, [...]