Specsavers to Replace Theodore & Pringle Inside Loblaw Stores
Wednesday, July 30 2025 | 09 h 21 min | News
Strategic Alliance adds 111 New Locations Nation-wide
Specsavers Canada has announced a transformative agreement with Loblaw Companies Limited to open 111 new Specsavers locations inside Loblaw-owned grocery stores across the country. The new clinics will replace the current Theodore & Pringle optical brand, which will cease operations.
With this expansion, Specsavers will operate over 260 locations nationwide.
Where the New Clinics Will Open
The new Specsavers locations will begin opening in September 2025 in select Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, and Zehrs stores. This rollout introduces Specsavers to five new provinces — New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan — and one territory, Yukon. It also strengthens the brand’s footprint in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
What Patients Can Expect
Each Specsavers clinic will offer a full range of optical services, including comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and advanced diagnostic imaging using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). All locations will be staffed by independent licensed optometrists and opticians.
“This expansion represents a pivotal moment for eye care accessibility in Canada,” said Bill Moir, Managing Director of Specsavers Canada. “We are now able to expand our mission across the country, ensuring more families can access comprehensive optical services in the communities where they already shop.”
Why Loblaw Made the Switch
The decision to retire Theodore & Pringle and partner with Specsavers was guided by shared values.
“Specsavers’ reputation for accessible eye care aligns perfectly with our purpose — to help Canadians live life well,” said Irene Doody, Head of Optical, Loblaw Companies Limited. “This partnership provides a seamless transition for our customers while introducing them to a trusted global leader in eye care.”
Full Specsavers Press release:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/specsavers-to-open-111-new-optical-locations-in-loblaw-grocery-stores-across-canada-869141288.html
