Oakley Inc to merge all brands under Sunglass Icon

21 Jun '06

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California based fashion accessories maker Oakley Inc announced a strategic initiative to create the second largest U.S. sunglass specialty retail chain by re-branding its multi-brand, sunglass specialty retail store concepts under one name Sunglass Icon.

Oakley's 110 mall-based multi-brand sunglass specialty stores, housed under its wholly owned Iacon subsidiary, are currently comprised of six separate retail concepts including Occhiali da Sole, Optica, Sporting Eyes, Sunglass Club, Sunglass Designs and Sunglass Icon.

Under the company's new retail brand consolidation strategy, five of the six retail concepts will be consolidated under the Sunglass Icon brand, while two Optica stores will be managed by The Optical Shop of Aspen (OSA) retail subsidiary that caters to consumers of high-end premium prescription eyewear and sunglasses.

"In conjunction with Oakley's renewed focus on optics, establishing a single Sunglass Icon retail concept is an excellent opportunity for us to build value through enhanced consumer recognition and loyalty," said Oakley, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Olivet.

"The Sunglass Icon retail concept is designed to help convey our expertise across the entire sunglass category, and provide a high-quality, customized shopping experience for multiple consumer segments."

"Additionally, we expect this retail brand consolidation strategy to achieve enhanced operational efficiencies by leveraging consistent signage and fixtures and optimizing regional advertising and promotions," Olivet continued. "We also believe creating a strong, national identity will enable us to attract and retain the best personnel for our retail stores."

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