Specsavers Chepstow reopens after £60,000 investment
The investment in Specsavers Chepstow has transformed the store, providing a new interior with LED display units that can stock up to 1,100 frames.
There is a redesigned shop floor to streamline the customer journey.
The four test rooms have also been revitalised.
Ashish Sharma, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Chepstow, said: "We're a business that has been in the heart of Chepstow for more than two decades, and throughout this time we've put our customers at the forefront of everything we do."
Mr Sharma said that demand for expert eye care has grown and added: "Our store needed to evolve to meet the needs of our customers.
"This refurbishment ensures we remain a welcoming and accessible space, both for our customers and our team."
To find out more information about Specsavers in Chepstow, request an appointment or browse the online store, visit the Specsavers website
The store offers a home visits service to to make eye health accessible to all. This service is available for people who are unable to leave their homes unaccompanied due to disability or illness.
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