IRIS The Visual Group Acquires an Optical Retail Chain in the GTA

IRIS The Visual Group Acquires an Optical Retail Chain in the GTA

Wednesday, February 1 2017 | 00 h 00 min | Acquisitions, News, Press Release

Laval, QC —IRIS, The Visual Group (1990) Inc. announced the asset acquisition of D.R. Josephson Limited, an optical retail chain also known as Josephson Opticians. Founded in 1935, Josephson Opticians presently operates six locations and enjoys an enviable market position as a fashion-forward retailer of exclusive brands.

Dr. Michael Chaiken, president and chief executive officer of IRIS, The Visual Group is pleased to announce that with the latest acquisition of Josephson Opticians, the IRIS group presence in Ontario increases to fifteen locations; thus, reinforcing its development strategy across Canada.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

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