Glasses maker Ambr has eye on upmarket retailers

Ambr Eyewear, the makers of glasses which protect against digital eye strain, is planning to expand into upmarket Irish retailers such as Avoca.

Co-founder of the Dublin-based company Daniel Nugent said it has approached the craft and lifestyle shop as well as a host of independent boutiques across Ireland.

“Even in this day and age people aren’t 100 per cent comfortable buying stuff online, especially glasses when you can’t try them on,” said ...