| Type | Subsidiary |
| Parent Company | Essilor |
| HQ | Nether Poppleton, GB |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Website | visiondirect.co.uk |
VisionDirect was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Nether Poppleton, GB
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VisionDirect has offices in Nether Poppleton and Perpignan
Nether Poppleton, GB (HQ)
York Business Park, 2 Hudson Way
Perpignan, FR
840 Avenue de l'Industrie
VisionDirect Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 1998 |
VisionDirect is a subsidiary of Essilor
VisionDirect Revenue
VisionDirect's revenue was reported to be £50.90 m in FY, 2018
| GBP | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 5.5m | 6.1m | 8.2m | 10.4m | 21.5m | 1.3m | 39.4m | 39.5m | 50.9m | |
Revenue growth, % | 108% | 56% | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 4.4m | 4.4m | 7.1m | 8.8m | 16.5m | 1.7m | 39.2m | 39.7m | ||
Gross profit | 1.1m | 1.6m | 1.1m | 1.5m | 5.0m | (384.0k) | 216.0k | (167.0k) |
| GBP | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 1.1k | 287.0k | 104.1k | 315.6k | 303.0k | 1.1m | 349.0k | 636.0k | 278.0k | 361.0k |
Accounts Receivable | 167.4k | 127.3k | 167.6k | 11.0k | 76.0k | 84.0k | ||||
Inventories | 163.3k | 137.2k | 149.4k | 833.0k | 2.6m | 2.6m | 3.4m | 8.1m | 6.5m | |
Current Assets | 1.1m | 2.8m | 625.4k | 864.5k | 1.3m | 3.9m | 12.1m | 4.3m | 8.8m | 148.4m |
| GBP | FY, 2009 | FY, 2010 | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | (22.6k) | (800.0k) | (133.0k) | (94.3k) | (392.0k) | (454.0k) | (2.1m) | (7.4m) | (3.6m) |
Income Taxes Paid | (27.0k) | (217.0k) |
VisionDirect Online and Social Media Presence
25.42k Twitter followers
VisionDirect has 25.42k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.1% month over month and decreased 0.8% quarter over quarter
VisionDirect's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @Visiondirect_UK
10.9k
Tweets
341
Following
25.4k
Followers
31
Tweets last 30 days
0.2
Avg. likes per Tweet
32.3%
Tweets with engagement
VisionDirect Blogs
November 05, 2019
How to take care of your eyes in autumn
From your wardrobe and after-work plans, to your eyes and everything in between: a new season always requires a lot of adjusting. Going back to work, waving the summer goodbye and saying hello to itchy autumn eyes isn't easy. But fear not; our handy guide of tips on how to manage autumnal…
October 21, 2019
5 easy Halloween costumes with coloured contacts
The season for gruesome tales, ghoulish apparitions, cackling witches - and above all, pumpkin spice lattes - has officially begun. Whether you've had an invite to a Halloween party, or are planning on having a spooky Halloween movie night, one thing's for sure: you'll need to look the pa…
October 01, 2019
World Sight Day 2019: Vision First!
Can you read this blog without glasses? 5 billion people can't. Good vision plays a key role in the sustainable development of local communities and economies, opening countless doors in education, employment, travel and personal wellbeing, so it's to our collective benefit to keep it in …
August 16, 2019
Lets talk about specs (baby)
When you want things to get steamy, but not your glasses.
Picture the scene, after all those damp squibs, you’ve finally had the Tinder date of your dreams. Naturally, you’re excited to head home, dim the lights and create some atmosphere. But sooner or later, your heart starts to beat …
July 11, 2019
6 reasons why you should choose contacts over glasses this summer
If you've seen our recent ads persuading you to go naked this summer, fear not. Our marketing department isn't a group of sleazy executives hoping someone will take it literally, it's just a reminder that summer is the ultimate time to strip off that clunky eyewear and opt for something …
June 28, 2019
Could your contact lenses feel more comfortable?
When you're still at the honeymoon stage of wearing contact lenses, you might think "that's it, I am settled for life". Life evolves, eyes changes and your eye care routine and lenses should adapt to fit your lifestyle. A comfortable contact lens should not be felt, and if it is, as…
VisionDirect Frequently Asked Questions
When was VisionDirect founded?
VisionDirect was founded in 1998.
What is VisionDirect revenue?
Latest VisionDirect annual revenue is £50.9 m.
Who are VisionDirect competitors?
Competitors of VisionDirect include Game Digital, Digital River and Flubit.
Where is VisionDirect headquarters?
VisionDirect headquarters is located at York Business Park, 2 Hudson Way, Nether Poppleton.
Where are VisionDirect offices?
VisionDirect has offices in Nether Poppleton and Perpignan.
How many offices does VisionDirect have?
VisionDirect has 2 offices.
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