Warby Parker vs Luxottica The Empire of Eyes 1

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Aug 12, 202600:40:06Business

After a childhood of hard knocks, Italian entrepreneur Leonardo Del Vecchio sets out to build an eyewear empire by swallowing brands like Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut, Lenscrafters, and Oakley. But as his wealth and power grows...

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