Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Public claims of very high eyewear markups
Former LensCrafters executive E. Dean Butler told the Los Angeles Times that some eyewear prices represented markups approaching 1,000 percent, intensifying public criticism of the industry's pricing structure.
2012
Criticism over pricing and market concentration
Media coverage and industry critics alleged that Luxottica's ownership of prominent brands, optical retailers and EyeMed gave it excessive influence over eyewear prices and distribution. The company rejected the characterization of its position as a monopoly and emphasized competition in the global market.
2007
Oakley distribution dispute before acquisition
The reference account describes a dispute involving Oakley's challenge to Luxottica's pricing and Luxottica's decision to remove Oakley products from certain stores before subsequently acquiring the company. The episode became part of later criticism of Luxottica's market power.