Macy's to Open 430 More In-store Sunglass Hut Departments
Macy's and Luxottica Group S.p.A. have announced an agreement to open Sunglass Hut departments in abouut 430 Macy's department stores in the U.S. Sunglass Hut will be the exclusive operator of Macy's in-store sunglass departments when the rollout is complete. Macy's will be the exclusive U.S. department store with Sunglass Hut locations. There are already 240 Sunglass Hut departments operating inside Macy's stores, so the new agreement will bring the total number of Macy's in-store Sunglass Hut locations to about 670. The new locations will begin rolling out in Spring 2010, with completion scheduled for Spring 2011.
"Through this agreement, Macy's is able to offer a comprehensive assortment of sun eyewear, including brands not previously available in all Macy's stores," said Ron Klein, Macy's chief stores officer. "Sunglasses are an important fashion and functional accessory for our customers. Going forward with Sunglass Hut, we will be able to offer a wider choice of styles, supported by the high level of service associated with Macy's."
Macy's and Luxottica Group S.p.A. have announced an agreement to open Sunglass Hut departments in abouut 430 Macy's department stores in the U.S. Sunglass Hut will be the exclusive operator of Macy's in-store sunglass departments when the rollout is complete. Macy's will be the exclusive U.S. department store with Sunglass Hut locations. There are already 240 Sunglass Hut departments operating inside Macy's stores, so the new agreement will bring the total number of Macy's in-store Sunglass Hut locations to about 670. The new locations will begin rolling out in Spring 2010, with completion scheduled for Spring 2011.
