The story of Essilor
French maker of prescription lenses; combined with Luxottica in 2018.
Essilor. French maker of prescription lenses; combined with Luxottica in 2018.
2018
Essilor, part of EssilorLuxottica.
2019
Foster Grant, part of Essilor.
As Yankee magazine described the ownership in 2019, through FGX International.
6 Oct 2022
Essilor, sanctioned by Autorité de la concurrence. Discrimination of online players and protection of brick-and-mortar retailers for certain prescription lenses; fine of €81 million.
A separate case about prescription lenses, not sunglasses. Upheld by the Paris Court of Appeal on 12 December 2024; EssilorLuxottica has appealed.
12 Dec 2024
Essilor, sanctioned by Paris Court of Appeal. Appeal rejected; the €81 million decision stands.
EssilorLuxottica appealed to the Court of Cassation on 13 January 2025.
Essilor, involved in Review of the Essilor and Luxottica merger (2018).
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