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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
AFFIDAVIT: Tyler mother says ‘she forgot' infant in car during appointment
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– A mother was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she left her six-week-old baby in a hot car during her eye appointment in Tyler. Parents arrested in Van Zandt County after children found abandoned in hot car, RV According to the Tyler Police Department, around 11:45 a.m., officers responded to Stanton Optical on S. Broadway Avenue, where a six-week-old child had been left in a car that was not running by her mother, 22-year-old Adasia Henderson of Tyler. A Smith County arrest affidavit said that deputies talked with a Stanton Optical employee who said Henderson had been in the store from 10:30 a.m., finished an eye exam at 11:30 a.m. when she realized she had left her child in her car. '[The employee] advised Henderson went to the vehicle and recovered the child at around 11:40 a.m.,' the documents said. 'The child had been in the vehicle for up to one hour and 15 minutes. [The employee] indicated the child looked to be in severe distress, and she called 911.' The affidavit said the temperature outside was around 90 degrees or more at the time of the incident, and the temperature would have been 'considerably higher.' Deputies found Henderson sitting in the passenger seat holding the baby, who appeared 'pale and chalky.' 'Henderson indicated she had forgotten her infant in the vehicle while she was inThe Stanton Optical store and that the car was not running during that time,' the document said. 'Henderson abandoned her six-week-old infant in an automobile with no air conditioning, endangering the child and exposing the child to the risk of severe injury or death.' 'We were burning in here': Parents accused of leaving 4 children in car while shopping at Tyler Walmart The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment and observation while Henderson was arrested for abandoning/endangering a child. You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24/7 on your smart TV our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed—Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Stanton Optical Partners With Staples To Challenge Warby Parker's Retail Expansion
Stanton Optical and Warby Parker have long been on a quest to disrupt the optical retail market but operating in two distinct spheres – Stanton Optical in eyecare-focused retail and Warby Parker in online direct-to-consumer eyewear. But increasing their paths are converging into the hybrid space of in-store exams and affordable eyewear. Stanton Optical, a brand under Now Optics, currently operates over 300 locations in 32 states and plans to open 30 to 50 more this year. And it just signed a partnership agreement to launch shop-in-shops in select Staples stores, the first to open in Pennsylvania this fall. This move comes as Warby Parker, which recently opened its 300th store and entered Target with five shop-in-shop locations, continues to lean more heavily into physical retail, especially as it is ending the five-frames-for-five-days home try-on that initially put Warby Parker on the map. Yet while Warby Parker is catching up in store count, Stanton Optical is way out in front in eyecare innovation. With a revolutionary telehealth-enabled professional eyecare service, same-day glasses delivery and a vertically-integrated business model, the privately-held company is redefining what optical retail can be. The essential difference is Warby Parker is expanding into brick-and-mortar retail and in-store eye exams to sell more eyeglasses, while Stanton Optical is focused on making eyecare accessible to more Americans, selling more glasses is only part of the mission. 'When a customer walks into an optical retailer, they're partly in a retail environment and partly in a clinical environment. It's hard to blend servicing a customer and a patient together,' shared Daniel Stanton, co-founder and CEO of Now Optics. 'Our mission from day one was to find a better solution to service people's eyecare and eyewear needs together seamlessly to make their journey easier, more accessible and more affordable,' he continued. Seizing The Opportunity Stanton Optical, was founded in 2006 by Daniel and the late industry-insider Marco Musa, under Vision Precision Holdings, which subsequently changed its name to Now Optics in 2019. The first two Stanton Optical stores opened in 2007. Yet, the mission was always the same: to disrupt the optical retail industry then dominated by Luxottica Retail and its Pearle Vision, LensCrafters and Sunglass Hut brands, plus operating Sears, Target and BJ's optical franchises. 'We were a disruptor long before Warby Parker became a disrupter,' Daniel said, noting that the company is the largest U.S. founder-owned and operated optical retailer and that the company has been fully bootstrapped, no outside institutional investment. Warby Parker was founded in 2010 and went public in 2021. Stanton Optical has had its share of growing pains. It launched a sister My Eyelab retail chain in 2013 that was rebranded to Stanton Optical in 2023 and it introduced a franchise business model in 2016. However, franchises represent a small percentage of the store base so the going forward strategy is focused on growth through company-owned stores and the Staples partnership. Franchising is a popular model in the $68.3 billion optical retail industry that grew 3% from 2023 after a post-pandemic surge, according to The Vision Council. In the franchise space, Vision Source, which EssilorLuxottica acquired in 2015, leads. Yet, it's been upwards and onwards for Stanton Optical over the years. It entered the ranks of the top 20 optical retailers in 2014 and today holds at number 13, according to Vision Monday. Warby Parker is a few slots ahead at number 10, but it dropped from number 9 in 2023. Vision Source, Luxottica Retail, and Walmart are ranked number one, two and three, respectively. The Formula 'What we are trying to do is improve the customer journey within the store,' Daniel explained. 'One of our staff members greets the customer, guides them through the process, including the ocular telehealth examination where a medical doctor operating remotely takes all of diagnostic data outputs and builds the customer's vision plan.' He described the ocular telehealth service, provided in partnership with Physicians Eyecare Group, as an 'unlock' for the business that enables it to scale. 'We started with the medical doctor practice and then infused it with digital technologies so now we have a fully integrated solution that blends the consumer-retail side with the clinical side.' With the customer's prescription in hand, the Stanton Optical staff member helps them select their frames – 90% of its products are the company's own brands – and with its in-house lab, most customers can walkout of the store with their new glasses within 45 minutes. Staples Partnership Stanton Optical's move into Staples is another cornerstone of its growth journey. Staples operates nearly 1,000 stores and is ranked by Forbes among the nation's top 100 private companies with an estimated $8 billion in sales. While Staples is a leader in the office supply sector, it has been reaching into new categories to go beyond those narrow confines into a wide range of practical products for work, school, travel and play – it sells Lego sets. 'At Staples, we're always looking for new ways to make our stores a destination for everyday solutions,' said Brian Coupland, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Staples U.S. Retail. 'Partnering with Stanton Optical will introduce trusted eye care services into select locations, giving customers even more reasons to rely on us for the products and services that help make their lives easier.' Providing eyewear and eyecare in Staples stores is a natural extension of its everyday-solutions mission. The Vision Council reports that 92% of the 240 million American adults use some form of eyewear. And according to Daily Eyewear Digest, nearly 32% of children under age 10 need corrective lens. While the number of Staples stores that will feature Stanton Optical shop-in-shops has yet to be determined, all stores will offer the same deals, including two pairs of glasses for $79 and a free eye exam. 'At Now Optics, we're focused on redefining how everyday eye care fits into people's lives– available when you need it at prices you can afford. Partnering with Staples to bring Stanton Optical into their stores is a natural extension of that mission. Together, we're making it easier than ever for consumers to get the care they need, right where they already shop,' Daniel concluded.
Associated Press
30-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Stanton Optical Opens New Store in Columbus, IN
Full-Service Eye Care, Offering Hi-tech Eye Exams, Eye Health Solutions and Affordable Eyewear 'Imagine walking in for an eye exam and leaving with single-vision glasses the same day. That's the kind of convenience customers can expect at Stanton Optical, thanks to our cutting-edge in-store labs'— Kissel - SVP Chief Operating Officer COLUMBUS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 / / -- Stanton Optical, a pioneer in affordable and accessible eye care, announces the grand opening of its latest store in Columbus, IN, on May 26th. This new addition at 1960 N. National Rd., Suite 300, Columbus, IN 47201, strengthens Stanton Optical's commitment to deliver on its mission of Making Eye Care Easy across 300+ locations nationwide. Convenient Eye Care for Less 'Imagine walking in for an eye exam and leaving with single-vision glasses the same day . That's the kind of convenience customers can expect at Stanton Optical, thanks to our cutting-edge in-store labs,' remarked Kissel Goldman, SVP, Chief Operating Officer. 'This is our 6th Stanton Optical store in the Indianapolis market, a community we've been serving since we launched our first store in 2006. As we come up to our 20th anniversary of providing easy and affordable eye care services for men, women and kids, we continue to focus on being a comprehensive one-stop-eye-shop. We serve those with and without vision insurance, accepting FSA/HSA, VSP out-of-network, and even offer special pricing for EyeMed, Medicaid, and Military families.' Consumer-Centric Services and Telehealth Innovation Stanton Optical is a growing retail brand under Now Optics and has partnered with Physicians Eyecare Group to provide patients with affordable quality eye exams through patented telehealth technology. Affiliated eye doctors have conducted more than 4 million telehealth eye exams to-date, making healthy eyes more accessible and enabling doctors to see more patients, something no other optical retailer can offer. Stanton Optical sets itself apart by offering same-day appointments, welcoming walk-in eye exams, same-day glasses and offering the best value in eye care: Two Pairs of Glasses for $79 (including Anti-Glare lenses) and a FREE Eye Exam*. The new location is less than 1 mile from Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, and walking distance from large retail stores. Hours of operation for the new store are: Monday – Friday from 9 am-7 pm Saturday from 9 am-6 pm For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit us at or call (812) 397-4202. The list of Indianapolis locations include: • 14708 Greyhound Plaza, Ste 2, Carmel, IN 46032 • 9235 Michigan Rd, Suite D, Indianapolis, IN 46268 • 613 E McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47303 • 7853 South US 31, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46227 • 10724 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123 • 1960 N National Rd, Suite 300, Columbus, IN 47201 – NEW STORE About Now Optics: Now Optics is the largest founder-led private optical retailer in America. Established in 2006 to deliver on its mission of Making Eye Care Easy, Now Optics is changing the way we buy eyewear and is at the forefront of modernizing the eye care experience for all. Its top retail brand, Stanton Optical, merges technology and expert eye care through an omnichannel offering with locations across 32 states and growing. Dedicated to providing affordable and convenient eye health and eyewear choices, Now Optics makes clear vision accessible in even the most remote locations. Learn more at Suzanne Garcia Now Optics email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
