Warby Parker Opens 15th Illinois Retail Store

Glasses retailer Warby Parker is opening its 15th Illinois store at Geneva Commons, a lifestyle center in the Chicago suburb of Geneva.

The retailer opened its first store in 2013 and now has more than 300 stores. The store will be equipped with Warby Parker’s full optical and sunglass assortment and services, including third-party contact lenses, accessories, and eye exams. Warby Parker’s other locations include Chicago, Naperville, Willowbrook, Deer Park, Deerfield, Naperville and Schaumburg.

Geneva Commons is an open-air retail plaza spanning 438,169 square feet. Located at 602 Commons Drive, the property features more than 60 retailers, comprising both national and local brands. Notable anchors include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes & Noble, Crate & Barrel, and Pottery Barn, as well as shadow anchors such as Fresh Market, DSW, HomeGoods, and Binny’s.

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