We’ve taken down all the Christmas decorations, packed away the tinsel and hoovered up the pine needles. Although we thoroughly enjoyed the festivities, we’re excited to start to look forward to 2023 and all the fun and interesting things it may bring. Like trade fairs.

Industry events are back in full swing this year. We will be visiting some of these events around Europe later in 2023 and to say we are excited is an understatement. Although we are always mindful of the impact travelling has on the planet. And we don’t like to be away from the store for too long. So, we look carefully at which trade fairs will be the most beneficial and the best use of our time. We are always keen to source new products in a more eco-conscious way. However, we need to meet suppliers, see new innovative products, familiarise ourselves with new processes being launched into the optical market and seek out new eyewear collections for our Manor Walk store.

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We are constantly looking at new collections and eyewear launches. But we are also topping up our existing collections, as new models are released each season. Over the last few months, here at Respectacle Company, we’ve had some deliveries from our optical suppliers. We’re excited to add some new collections to our existing stock.

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As we sign off another year, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and prosperous new year. Despite the usual hustle and bustle of a busy December, it is also the perfect time to stop and reflect and look back over the past year and re-evaluate where we are, what we’ve achieved over the last year and what we want to improve upon as we go into 2023.

Looking back on 2022, one of the most significant things we’ve achieved this year is to resume long overdue travel plans. Many people have finally been able to enjoy that holiday they had planned and booked before Covid and lockdowns. People have started to go and see loved ones further afield, even travelling as far as Australia for Christmas to see friends and family who they haven’t been able to see for over two years.

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Christmas is just around the corner, whether we are ready or not! Like us, your attention is probably turning towards the things you need to get before the big event on the 25th of December. Christmas gift shopping is always one of the most stressful tasks, along with the ever-increasing list of things to get done before Christmas Eve.

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