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Fielmann retail expansion and financial outlook
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Eyewear retailer Fielmann initially announced an expansion strategy targeting up to 100 new stores across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland over the next five years. CEO Marc Fielmann noted that the company holds a significant market share in Germany, which he characterized as “the most competitive optical market in the world.” However, the company later lowered its 2026 financial forecast, citing Due to weak consumer demand in the German market. Fielmann reduced market, the company has lowered its 2026 financial guidance. Fielmann now expects revenue growth expectations to of between two 2% and five percent, 5%, with projected total revenue adjusted projected to reach between 2.5 €2.5 billion and 2.55 €2.55 billion, down from previous estimates of €2.55 billion euros. The to €2.6 billion. Additionally, the company also lowered has reduced its adjusted EBITDA and pre-tax margin projections. projections to a range of €560 million to €580 million, compared to the former target of €590 million to €610 million. Despite these downward revisions, Fielmann expects management anticipates an acceleration in revenue growth to accelerate in during the second half of the year through year, driven by store expansion, staffing increases, increased staffing, and productivity improvements.
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