Sunglass Hut
Sunglass Hut is a Optical concept with 1,522 stores in 1,110 shopping centers across 59 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 11 and closed 8 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +3. Typical site: 400–1,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 44,286 with a median household income of $85,292 and a median age of 38.
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In 1110 properties
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Holyoke, MA · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 11
Saugus, MA · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 11
Honolulu, HI · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 11
About Sunglass Hut
s the world’s leading destination for premium, luxury, and performance eyewear, Sunglass Hut serves as a high-productivity anchor and essential "impulse-luxury" tenant for Class A regional malls, premier lifestyle centers, and high-street urban corridors. Part of the EssilorLuxottica (NYSE: EL) portfolio, Sunglass Hut leverages an unparalleled brand stable—including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Gucci, and Prada—to drive consistent, high-frequency foot traffic. Under its "Always Forward" 2025-2026 expansion strategy, the brand is currently deploying high-tech, "SmartShopper" integrated boutique prototypes designed for high sales density in small-footprint environments (400–800 SF). Sunglass Hut’s strategic placement in travel retail (airports) and high-visibility endcaps ensures massive global brand impressions and market dominance. For landlords and developers, Sunglass Hut offers a stabilized, recession-resilient retail partner that enhances the luxury profile of any asset while delivering exceptional sales-per-square-foot productivity and a sophisticated omnichannel shopping experience.
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