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Retail Partnership Opportunity Specsavers Marlow
Own 50% of a thriving Specsavers business in the heart of Marlow
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious retail leader to join Specsavers Marlow as a 50% Retail Partner, working alongside existing Optometry Partner.
The store offers a strong foundation, an established team, and excellent opportunities for a new partner to drive future growth.
Why Marlow?
Located in a prominent High Street position opposite the town's main Sainsbury's, Specsavers Marlow benefits from excellent visibility, strong footfall and convenient access to nearby parking and public transport links.
Marlow is an affluent Buckinghamshire market town with a loyal customer base and a strong demand for premium optical products. The store serves a significant presbyopic demographic and has built a reputation for delivering excellent customer care and quality eye health services.
The Store
- Stand-alone Specsavers business
- Medium-sized optical store
- Modern retail environment with a Boost completed in November 2024
- Three testing rooms, including a dual-purpose room
- Dual hearing care room supporting hearing care clinics
- One OCT and two Visual Field machines
- DVLA testing services offered
- Spoke store supported by the Maidenhead hub
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The Team
The store benefits from a highly engaged and experienced team, including:
- Experienced Retail Manager
- Retail Supervisor
- Optical Assistants and Customer Care team
- Resident Optometrists and Pre-Registration Optometrist
Culture & Opportunity
Partners describe Marlow as a "ready-made business" with strong operational processes, low reliance on locums and excellent team engagement.
The store offers significant opportunities for a new Retail Partner to make their mark through:
- Further development of the contact lens business
- Enhancing the customer journey and conversion opportunities
- Growing average transaction values through premium solutions
- Developing future leaders and potential partners from within the team
- Continuing to build on an already strong culture of engagement and retention
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This is an ideal opportunity for an entrepreneurial retailer who enjoys team development, commercial leadership and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking an experienced retail professional who:
- Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
- Has a passion for leading and developing people
- Delivers exceptional customer experiences
- Is excited by business ownership and partnership
- Can work collaboratively with an established Optometry Partner to drive future success
If you're looking for a well-established business in a desirable location with a strong team, excellent culture and clear growth opportunities, Specsavers Marlow could be your next partnership journey.
For more information or to express your interest, please contact Sophie Ayland – Sophie.ayland@specsavers.com
Closing date for expression of interest – 14th August 2026
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