Visionworks expands retail stores, services to the Philadelphia market
More than 25 stores bring up to 600 jobs to the area
PHILADELPHIA, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionworks, the largest wholly owned U.S.-based optical retailer, has announced that its first Philadelphia area store is now open. Located in Deptford Township, N.J., it is the first of more than 25 stores expected to open in the market through 2013.
The San Antonio-based retailer plans to open 17 stores before the end of 2012 and additional locations by April 2013.
"Philadelphia is an ideal market to expand our business, and we are looking forward to serving Philadelphia-area residents," said Visionworks President Jim Eisen. "We will bring our industry-leading service, selection and value and become a trusted neighborhood eye care provider throughout Greater Philadelphia."
In addition to offering consumers a new, high quality choice in vision care, Visionworks' retail locations will bring 600 new jobs to the marketplace with positions ranging from lab technician to doctor of optometry. Both hourly and full-time opportunities with competitive benefits packages will be available.
"Visionworks is a great place to start and build a career in retail," said John DiIanni, the company's regional vice president in Philadelphia. "Motivated individuals grow with us, and several members of our management team began their careers with Visionworks at the store level."
To help fill open positions, representatives will be available at the annual "Grand Slam" Career Fair on Wednesday, July 18 at Citizens Bank Park. A presenting sponsor of the event, Visionworks will have information on hand and will be accepting applications.
To learn more about career opportunities with Visionworks or for information on upcoming hiring events in the Philadelphia area, visit http://www.visionworks.com/philadelphia/.
About Visionworks
Visionworks (formerly Eye Care Centers of America, Inc.) is a leading provider of eye care services with more than 550 optical retail stores in 39 states and the District of Columbia through 12 store names that are leaders in eye care service in each of their respective markets. Visionworks is committed to providing our customers with an excellent shopping experience and high-quality products and services with the best value and selection in the industry. All of our stores offer designer and exclusive brand frames, lenses, sunglasses and accessories along with leading technology in vision correction. Visionworks is a wholly owned subsidiary of HVHC, Inc., a Highmark company.
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