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National Vision Holdings, Inc. has appointed its next chief stores officer to oversee brick-and-mortar expansion.
The optical retail parent company, which operates America’s Best, Eyeglass World and Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and the DiscountContacts.com website, has named Mark Banner to the position of chief stores officer, effective July 8. His professional experience includes leading teams in sales, sales operations, digital, promotion and real estate, the company said.
"Mark’s strong belief in the importance of customer experience, his background in consultative selling, and his commitment to people align perfectly with our culture and values," said Reade Fahs, CEO of National Vision. "I know Mark will be a strong advocate for our store associates, patients and customers, and I am really looking forward to working with him."
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico.
“National Vision has a remarkable track record of innovation and excellence in the optical retail industry,” said Banner. “Stores are the backbone of the customer experience. The opportunity to lead such a talented team is incredibly exciting, as is the opportunity to bring my experience and passion for specialty retail to a company that values its people and is dedicated to improving the lives of its customers.”
National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico.