GKB Optic is an Indian retailer of optical products, and operates a chain of retail stores in India.
| Industry | Retailing, Eyewear |
|---|---|
| Founded | India, 1959 |
| Headquarters | Kolkata |
Area served | India |
| Products | Prescription Lens |
| Parent | GKB Group |
| Website | Gkboptic.com |
History
editThe company was founded by Brijendra Kumar Gupta.[1] Headquartered in Kolkata, the company has over 70 stores across India[2] and employs over 600 people.
In 1959, the company set up its first retail outlet in Gariahat, Kolkata.
In 2010, Essilor acquired GKB Opticals Limited to form GKB Optic Technologies.[3]
References
edit- ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "GKB Opticals expands retail presence in Mumbai". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
- ^ "VIEW OTHER COMPANY BRIEFS Style hits Mumbai with GKB's trendy eyewear". Agency FAQs. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
- ^ "Essilor third quarter erport 2010". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.