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UNITED KINGDOM<br />

IRELAND<br />

NETHERLANDS<br />

BE PART OF OUR FAMILY


INTRODUCTION<br />

This module aims to bring you inside <strong>our</strong> brand world. We want you to experience<br />

the passionate culture that drives everyone in the Sunglass Hut, Luxottica and<br />

OneSight family. Our brand culture is an experience <strong>of</strong> life. Understand how <strong>our</strong><br />

internal culture shapes the experience we create for <strong>our</strong> Customers and becomes the<br />

foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> brands. Understand the role you play in building this culture in y<strong>our</strong><br />

store. Any time a group <strong>of</strong> people comes together and shares a space or works toward<br />

a common goal, you have a culture. This group <strong>of</strong> people could be a family, a<br />

community, a club, a country, or in <strong>our</strong> company like Sunglass Hut.<br />

Culture is the set <strong>of</strong> values or beliefs that guides how the group behaves, interacts, and<br />

communicates with each other and with people outside <strong>of</strong> the culture. Culture is what<br />

binds groups together. It can evolve over time and change based on the needs, desires,<br />

and goals <strong>of</strong> the people within the culture. So in essence…<br />

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FEEL THE<br />

ENERGY,<br />

EMOTIONALLY<br />

CONNECT,<br />

AND LIVE THE<br />

BRAND!


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INDEX:<br />

LUXOTTICA: HISTORY & HERITAGE 3<br />

LUXOTTICA: A WORLDWIDE PRESENCE 6<br />

roduction<br />

Distribution<br />

LUXOTTICA: THE 4 BRAND CHARACTERISTICS<br />

SUNGLASS HUT: HISTORY & HERITAGE<br />

SUNGLASS HUT: THE BRAND CULTURE<br />

You Are the Connection!<br />

The Brand Mission on Our Customers<br />

SUNGLASS HUT CULTURE<br />

ONESIGHT: OUR CHARITY FOUNDATION<br />

ONESIGHT: A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE<br />

SUMMARY<br />

YOUR TRAINING CHECKPOINT: THE APPLICATION<br />

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9<br />

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15<br />

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27<br />

29<br />

31<br />

QUIZ<br />

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BE PART OF OUR<br />

FAMILY<br />

The f<strong>our</strong> sections <strong>of</strong> this guide help you to deeply understand what<br />

means being part <strong>of</strong> the awesome Luxottica, Sunglass Hut, and<br />

OneSight family.<br />

SECTION<br />

1<br />

LUXOTTICA<br />

This section introduces you to the life and passion <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong><br />

corporate brand Luxottica.<br />

SECTION<br />

2<br />

SUNGLASS HUT<br />

In the second section you will discover the amazing, real, and unique<br />

experience <strong>of</strong> living <strong>our</strong> Sunglass Hut brand culture.<br />

SECTION<br />

3<br />

ONESIGHT<br />

The third section gives you a strong and touching perception <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>our</strong> charity Foundation <strong>of</strong> vision care, research, and educational<br />

programs.<br />

SECTION<br />

4<br />

YOUR TRAINING CHECKPOINT<br />

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01<br />

LUXOTTICA<br />

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HISTORY & HERITAGE<br />

1961<br />

What is Luxottica? What does it mean being part <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Luxottica Group? When was Luxottica founded? Where are<br />

Luxottica sunglasses being made?<br />

With net sales reaching 7,6 billion euro in 2014, over 75,000<br />

employees and a strong global presence <strong>of</strong> approximately more<br />

7100 optical and retail stores, Luxottica Group is a leader in the<br />

design, manufacture, distribution and sales <strong>of</strong> premium, luxury<br />

and sports eyewear.<br />

FOUNDATION<br />

Luxottica Group originated in 1961, when Leonardo Del Vecchio set up Luxottica di Del Vecchio e C. S.a.S., which<br />

subsequently became a joint-stock company under the name <strong>of</strong> Luxottica S.p.A. Having started out as a small workshop,<br />

the Company operated till the end <strong>of</strong> the ‘60s as a contract producer <strong>of</strong> dies, ferro-tagli, metal components and semifinished<br />

goods for the optical industry.<br />

Leonardo Del Vecchio gradually widened the range <strong>of</strong> processes until he had an integrated manufacturing structure capable <strong>of</strong><br />

producing a finished pair <strong>of</strong> glass. 1969 SAW THE CRUCIAL TURNING POINT, THE LAUNCHING OF THE FIRST<br />

FRAMES UNDER THE LUXOTTICA BRAND: the contract producer became an independent manufacturer. Shortly<br />

afterwards, the presentation <strong>of</strong> its first collection, at Milan’s MIDO (an international optics trade fair), made the brand a<br />

definitive success.<br />

THE ‘70s<br />

EXPANSION IN WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION<br />

In the early ’70s, the Company sold its frames exclusively through wholesale dealers. In 1974, after five years <strong>of</strong> sustained<br />

development <strong>of</strong> its manufacturing capacity, Del Vecchio understood the importance <strong>of</strong> directly controlling distribution and<br />

started to pursue a strategy <strong>of</strong> vertical integration. This aimed to distribute frames directly onto the market. International<br />

expansion began in the ‘80s with the acquisition <strong>of</strong> independent distributors, the opening <strong>of</strong> branches and in a number <strong>of</strong> cases<br />

the forming <strong>of</strong> joint-ventures in the main foreign markets.<br />

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THE ‘80s<br />

EYEWEAR: A NEW FRONTIER OF FASHION<br />

In the meantime, Luxottica continued to invest in its products. But it wasn’t till the end <strong>of</strong> the ’80s that spectacles, till then<br />

perceived as mere sight-correcting instruments, underwent the crucial evolution into “eyewear”. Continual aesthetic focus on<br />

everyday objects and interest on the part <strong>of</strong> designers in the emerging accessories segment put prescription and sunglasses in<br />

a new light.<br />

In 1988, Luxottica embarked on its first collaboration with the world <strong>of</strong> fashion, entering a licensing agreement with Giorgio<br />

Armani. The Company followed up that initial experience (terminated in 1993) with numerous others, gradu-ally building a<br />

world-class brand portfolio featuring names like Bvlgari (1996), Salvatore Ferragamo (1998), Chanel (1999), Prada, Versace<br />

(2003), Donna Karan (2005), Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry (2006), Polo Ralph Lauren (2007)<br />

and Tiffany (2008). As for house brands, the Company slowly expanded in the sun segment by buying “Vogue” (1990)<br />

and the famous Persol (1995), a brand with a glorious tradition and a middle/high-end positioning.<br />

THE ‘90s<br />

FINANCIAL MARKETS AND RETAIL DISTRIBUTION<br />

In 1990, Luxottica obtained ADS (American Depository Shares) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, thus raising its public<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ile and speeding up its growth. In 2000, Luxottica’s stock was listed on Borsa Italiana’s electronic share market and admitted<br />

to Italy’s top 30 equities index.<br />

In the ’90s, the Company continued to develop its distribution network by opening new commercial subsidiaries, the Japanese<br />

Mirari being the most significant. In 1995, Del Vecchio once again broke the mould, by acquiring US Shoe Corporation, owners<br />

<strong>of</strong> LensCrafters, North America’s biggest retail optical chain. LUXOTTICA THUS BECAME THE WORLD’S FIRST<br />

EYEWEAR MANUFACTURER TO ENTER THE RETAIL MARKET.<br />

In 1999, Luxottica definitively claimed global leadership status by acquiring Ray-Ban, the world’s best known sunglasses and<br />

upgraded its portfolio with brands like Arnette, REVO and Killer Loop.<br />

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THE ‘00s<br />

A DECADE OF STRONG GROWTH<br />

On the retail front, the Company gained world leadership in just a few years<br />

by acquiring chains all round the world, including Sunglass Hut (2001), the<br />

world’s biggest distributor <strong>of</strong> premium sunglasses, OPSM<br />

Group (2003), the no. 1 optical player in the Asia-Pacific region and owner <strong>of</strong><br />

the OPSM, Laubman & Pank and Budget Eyewear chains, and finally Cole<br />

National (2004), bringing with it North America’s no. 2 operator, Pearle Vision,<br />

and an extensive licensed brand store business. In 2005, the Company started<br />

up in China, where LensCrafters immediately became the leading brand in the<br />

high-end market thanks to a number <strong>of</strong> acquisitions followed by renaming <strong>of</strong><br />

stores. In the meantime, the ground was prepared for expansion in high potential<br />

markets like the Middle East, South Africa, Thailand and India.<br />

In its wholesale business, prestigious new licensing agreements were backed up by an increasing commitment to research,<br />

product quality and manufacturing excellence, whilst distribution developed in the direction <strong>of</strong> further Customer<br />

segmentation and emerging sales channels, such as large shopping centres and travel retail.<br />

In 2007, Luxottica acquired California-based Oakley, the world’s leading sports optical brand, for 2.1 billion dollars. The<br />

potential <strong>of</strong> this operation was exceptional: integration <strong>of</strong> Oakley in record time confirmed Luxottica’s world leadership and<br />

laid the foundation for a major new process <strong>of</strong> longterm growth.<br />

THE ‘10s<br />

STILL GROWING<br />

In 2011, Luxottica started its optical retail expansion in Latin America by<br />

completing the acquisition <strong>of</strong> Multiopticas Internacional, a leading retailer in<br />

Chile, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia operating under the Opticas GMO,<br />

Econópticas and Sun Planet retail brands and by expanding Sunglass Hut’s<br />

activities in Mexico and Brazil.<br />

In 2012, Luxottica acquired 100% <strong>of</strong> Grupo Tecnol, the leading Brazilian eyewear player, and its excellent,<br />

vertically integrated manufacturing, sales and distribution platform. As a result <strong>of</strong> this acquisition, Luxottica<br />

increased service levels to customers and its presence in the high-potential Brazilian market.<br />

In 2013, Luxottica strengthened both its luxury brand portfolio and prescription <strong>of</strong>ferings through the<br />

acquisition <strong>of</strong> Alain Mikli International, a French luxury and contemporary eyewear company, which owns<br />

the Alain Mikli brand and the Starck Eyes licence.<br />

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LUXOTTICA:<br />

A WORLDWIDE<br />

PRESENCE<br />

Luxottica Group is present all over the world with production<br />

plants and distribution centers both for wholesale and retail<br />

divisions. They are located in North America, Asia-Pacific,<br />

China, South Africa, Latin America and Europe. The main<br />

production is focused in Italy.<br />

PRODUCTION<br />

Luxottica started out in 1961 as a contract manufacturer <strong>of</strong> eyewear components,<br />

with 14 employees. Nowadays, the Group’s products are designed and manufactured<br />

at its six manufacturing plants in Italy, two wholly-owned plants in China, one plant in<br />

Brazil, one plant in the United States, and a small one in India.<br />

THE CHINESE PLANTS<br />

They concentrate on the more lab<strong>our</strong>-intensive product lines. The<br />

Dongguan plants, in China’s Guangdong province, make both plastic<br />

and metal frames.<br />

THE ITALIAN PLANTS<br />

They specialize in products with a high level <strong>of</strong> value-added warranted by their “Made in Italy”<br />

status. These turn out around 30 million units a year, which is around 74% <strong>of</strong> its total<br />

production worldwide. Plastic frames are made in the Agordo, Sedico, Pederobba and Lauriano<br />

facilities, while metal frames are produced in Agordo and Rovereto. Certain metal frame parts<br />

are produced in the Cencenighe plant. The Lauriano facility also makes crystal and<br />

polycarbonate lenses for sunglasses.<br />

THE FOOTHILL RANCH FACILITY IN CALIFORNIA<br />

It manufactures or assembles most <strong>of</strong> Oakley’s eyewear products, while Oakley’s second<br />

manufacturing centre in Dayton, Nevada, produces the frames used in its X Metal®<br />

eyewear products.<br />

BRAZILIAN PLANT<br />

The manufacturing facility in Campinas (Brazil) produces both plastic and metal<br />

frames for the Brazilian market.<br />

INDIAN PLANT<br />

There is also a small plant in India serving the local market.<br />

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The “Made in Italy” feature <strong>of</strong> Luxottica products<br />

represents the “culture <strong>of</strong> quality” that has been<br />

central to the whole organization.<br />

A GLOBAL QUALITY<br />

PRODUCTION<br />

QUALITY<br />

The focus on quality has recently become a system in itself, and the system covers the entire organization: quality is applied<br />

to product development, procurement, distribution network, analysis <strong>of</strong> processes and uniform and measurable performance<br />

management in the plants.<br />

In a market as competitive and global as eyewear, the satisfaction <strong>of</strong> wholesale clients and retail consumers is without<br />

doubt a primary, indeed indispensable, objective.<br />

Most <strong>of</strong> the manufacturing equipment used is specially designed and adapted for the manufacturing processes<br />

to respond more quickly to Customer demand and adhere to strict quality-control standards. Quality and process control teams<br />

regularly inspect semi-finished products during all the various phases <strong>of</strong> production, verifying the feasibility <strong>of</strong> prototypes in the<br />

design phase, controlling standards across the spectrum <strong>of</strong> products in the production phase, and subsequently checking for<br />

resistance to wear and tear and reviewing optical properties in relation to type <strong>of</strong> use. The manufacturing processes and materials<br />

used by primary suppliers are also controlled and certified.<br />

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MADE IN ITALY<br />

The defining feature <strong>of</strong> “Made in Italy” at Luxottica is the “culture <strong>of</strong> quality” that has been the company’s hallmark value<br />

since its early days and is shared by everyone who’s part <strong>of</strong> the company, whether in <strong>of</strong>fices or production departments.<br />

It’s the underlying principle applied, almost obsessively, in every process involved in creating eyewear, even downstream <strong>of</strong><br />

packaging. After the glasses are put in their boxes, yet another quality control is carried out on a sample: all it takes is one single<br />

model that doesn’t perfectly match the required quality characteristics and the tests are extended to the entire production<br />

batch. This means all sunglasses meet the following TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:<br />

• PERFECT COUPLINGS BETWEEN TEMPLE AND FRAME;<br />

• FRAMES THAT ENSURE LENS STABILITY;<br />

• LONG LASTING EYEWEAR;<br />

• UNDEFORMABLE EYEWEAR WITH MINIMUM NEED FOR ADJUSTMENT AND ENSURING<br />

LONG LASTING COMFORT;<br />

• CORROSION AND WEAR RESISTANT COATINGS;<br />

• FRAMES THAT MAINTAIN COLOUR QUALITY OVER TIME.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> the reasons for Luxottica’s uniqueness is its special relationship with the local territory, based on the fullest respect<br />

for the environment.<br />

THE AGORDO VALLEY<br />

The Agordo facility is the heart <strong>of</strong> the Group. It’s where <strong>our</strong> living legend<br />

started, in 1961. Leonardo Del Vecchio has <strong>of</strong>ten said that his biggest piece <strong>of</strong><br />

luck was being able to invest in the Agordo area and count on local skilled<br />

lab<strong>our</strong>. This valley, whose famously beautiful landscape somehow adds to<br />

Luxottica’s uniqueness, has seen the unfolding <strong>of</strong> an extraordinary story in<br />

which a pair <strong>of</strong> glasses became an icon <strong>of</strong> “made in Italy” excellence.<br />

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DISTRIBUTION<br />

LUXOTTICA DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IS ASSURED<br />

BY BOTH WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NETWORKS.<br />

WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION<br />

The wholesale distribution structure covers more than 130 countries, with nearly 50 direct operations in the major<br />

markets and approximately 100 independent distributors in other markets. The Group is currently seeking to penetrate<br />

emerging markets and is exploring new channels <strong>of</strong> distribution such as department stores, airports and railway stations.<br />

Customers <strong>of</strong> the wholesale business are mostly retailers <strong>of</strong> mid to premium-priced eyewear, such as independent<br />

opticians, optical retail chains, specialty sun retailers and duty-free shops.<br />

RETAIL DISTRIBUTION<br />

Luxottica Group is a leader in the prescription business in North America with its LensCrafters and Pearle Vision retail<br />

brands, in Asia-Pacific with OPSM and Laubman & Pank, in China with LensCrafters and in Latin America with GMO.<br />

Since the acquisition <strong>of</strong> Sunglass Hut in 2001, Luxottica has become the WORLD LEADER IN THE SUN RETAIL<br />

BUSINESS. The Group operates over 2,700 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, South Africa,<br />

Europe and the Middle East, mainly through the Sunglass Hut brand.<br />

OAKLEY<br />

The Oakley brand provides a powerful wholesale and retail presence in the sports<br />

channel through a chain <strong>of</strong> flagship “O” stores. In these stores, the Group <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />

variety <strong>of</strong> Oakley-branded products, like clothes, footwear, backpacks and other<br />

accessories, in addition to the Oakley sunglass styles.<br />

Oakley-branded products include men’s and women’s apparel, footwear and<br />

accessories designed for surf, winter sports, golf, motorcycling, cycling and other<br />

athletic lifestyles.<br />

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LUXOTTICA: THE 4<br />

BRAND<br />

CHARACTERISTICS<br />

A capacity to imagine other possible worlds, to express passion<br />

and energy, to achieve success by capturing the essential and<br />

acting on it rapidly are characteristics that Luxottica<br />

enc<strong>our</strong>ages and rewards.<br />

Luxottica people are recognizable by their pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism<br />

and high potential, qualities that are carefully cultivated by<br />

development programs that strengthen shared identity whilst<br />

enabling individual talent to prosper.<br />

MAKING<br />

IT REAL!<br />

Which one <strong>of</strong> the 4 brand<br />

characteristics stands out and<br />

means the most to you?<br />

IMAGINATIVE<br />

PASSIONATE<br />

We continuously look ahead and think <strong>of</strong> new ways to<br />

serve and inspire <strong>our</strong> Customers and each other.<br />

Innovation, quality and creativity are the foundation <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong><br />

success and the way we work.<br />

We love what we do and we care about <strong>our</strong> people. We<br />

do believe <strong>our</strong> work makes a difference to everyone’s<br />

lives wherever they are. That’s what inspires us to<br />

constantly improve <strong>our</strong>selves and <strong>our</strong> work, by engaging<br />

the hearts and minds <strong>of</strong> others.<br />

ENTREPRENEURIAL<br />

We are pioneers <strong>of</strong> change. We see opportunities that<br />

others don’t and understand the value<br />

<strong>of</strong> taking risks so that we continue to be the<br />

innovators <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> industry.<br />

Respect, accountability and transparency model the<br />

way we lead.<br />

SIMPLE AND FAST<br />

We see the essence and focus on priorities that<br />

matter most.<br />

We strive for simplicity and value being<br />

straightforward, uncomplicated and accessible so<br />

that we can quickly drive change to deliver results<br />

and quality.<br />

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02<br />

SUNGLASS<br />

HUT<br />

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HISTORY &<br />

HERITAGE<br />

When did the fantastic j<strong>our</strong>ney <strong>of</strong> Sunglass Hut start? Which were the most<br />

incredible moments for the Sunglass Hut family? Why Sunglass Hut is the best<br />

sunglass retail chain in the world?<br />

1971<br />

WHEN IT ALL STARTED<br />

Sunglass Hut International, Inc. was founded in 1971 by Sanford Ziff in Miami, Florida. Ziff, an optometrist at the time, had<br />

decided that the people in Miami could benefit from protective eye wear in the Florida sun, while he could capitalize on the<br />

popularity <strong>of</strong> sunglasses as a wardrobe accessory. He opened a freestanding kiosk in an aisle <strong>of</strong> Miami’s Dadeland Mall, called it<br />

the “Sunglass Hut,” and sold his fashionable frames at price points <strong>of</strong> $20 and more. His idea was an almost immediate success,<br />

and he found that, for the most part, Customers were willing to give in to impulse shopping when it came to accessories.<br />

He opened more kiosks, and later, actual stores, Ziff’s wife Helene took on a role as the director <strong>of</strong> personnel. He continued to<br />

handle the purchasing and daily operations <strong>of</strong> the new company, while she dealt with the employees that were hired to staff the<br />

stores. As the business continued to expand, the Ziffs’ son, Dean, began to handle business aspects related to the company’s<br />

growth and expansion into new areas.<br />

80s & 90s<br />

THE BOOM YEARS<br />

The Sunglass Hut business continued in that fashion for the next decade, slowly and steadily adding store location and entering<br />

new market areas in a calculated and yet ambitious manner. By the time Sunglass Hut celebrated its 15 year anniversary in<br />

1986, it was composed <strong>of</strong> more than 100 store units. The Company’s management continued to push forward with the<br />

aggressive expansion and acquisition phase.<br />

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1994<br />

&<br />

1998<br />

GOING PUBLIC & THE E-COMMERCE<br />

In 1993 Sunglass Hut becomes a public company. Sunglass Hut continued to open new store units rapidly in 1995,<br />

everywhere from airport terminals to outlet centres and leased spaces in department stores, in addition to its traditional<br />

stores in malls and on city streets.<br />

In 1998, Sunglass Hut enters the ecommerce world, giving Customers the ability to buy sunglasses on its US website,<br />

sunglasshut.com.<br />

WE SELL<br />

FEEL<br />

GOOD<br />

2001<br />

LUXOTTICA ACQUISITION AND WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION<br />

The Luxottica Group acquires Sunglass Hut in 2001. The Group becomes the worldwide indisputable authority on<br />

fashion sunglasses, in an ever-changing marketplace. With more than 2000 stores worldwide, we <strong>of</strong>fer <strong>our</strong> Customers<br />

the most desirable brands, making them LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD!<br />

THE '10<br />

STILL GROWING<br />

In 2010 Sunglass Hut simultaneously opens 1st Flagship stores in New York City and London,<br />

in 2011 Sunglass Hut expands into Brazil and Mexico.<br />

In 2012 Sunglass Hut acquires retailers in Spain and Portugal, the next year Sunglass Hut<br />

opens the largest flagship store in Sydney.<br />

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MAKING<br />

IT REAL!<br />

How does the level <strong>of</strong> Customer service you<br />

provide shape y<strong>our</strong> Customer’s shopping<br />

experience, and therefore their perception<br />

<strong>of</strong> Sunglass?<br />

YOU ARE THE<br />

CONNECTION!<br />

You have a powerful influence over <strong>our</strong> brand. The way you serve y<strong>our</strong><br />

Customers will help them walk away with a good feeling about Sunglass Hut.<br />

There is a lot <strong>of</strong> responsibility, but you’re up for the challenge or you wouldn’t<br />

be working here in the first place. It is not hard and best <strong>of</strong> all – you can have<br />

fun! Creating an amazing experience for someone is really cool. That’s what<br />

<strong>our</strong> company culture is all about – helping Customers find their cool. And it’s<br />

<strong>our</strong> culture that will help shape <strong>our</strong> brand.<br />

SO WHERE DO YOU START? LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING PILLARS HOW THEY<br />

TIE TOGETHER.<br />

OUR BRAND<br />

Our brand is supported by a culture in <strong>our</strong> stores.<br />

OUR CULTURE and OUR DELIVERY<br />

Our culture shapes <strong>our</strong> actions and impacts how we deliver service to <strong>our</strong> Customers.<br />

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE<br />

The service <strong>our</strong> Customers receive creates an experience for them.<br />

CUSTOMER IMPRESSION<br />

Our Customers walk away with an impression <strong>of</strong> Sunglass Hut based upon their experience in the store, which begins<br />

from the brand in their minds.<br />

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THE BRAND<br />

MISSION ON OUR<br />

CUSTOMERS<br />

As we pointed out earlier, the Customers ultimately decides what <strong>our</strong> brand is,<br />

but there are things we can do to influence it. The first thing we can do is to<br />

establish a solid mission so that everyone in the company is on the same page<br />

about why we’re here.<br />

OUR VISION<br />

Our Vision is to create loyalty beyond reason though consistently delivering <strong>our</strong><br />

brand experience, leaving <strong>our</strong> customers surprised and delighted.<br />

OUR MISSION<br />

Our Mission is to be the premier shopping and inspiration destination for the top<br />

brands, latest trends and exclusive styles <strong>of</strong> high quality fashion and performance<br />

sunglasses.<br />

OUR PROMISE<br />

"FIND YOUR COOL"<br />

Our brand promise is a single statement that encapsulates the soul <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> brand, its<br />

DNA. This is the internal compass we use to guide the development <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> brand and<br />

culture.<br />

·Funcional benefits<br />

Sunglass Hut brings you the widest choice <strong>of</strong> authentic and designer brands – and a<br />

clear and passionate point <strong>of</strong> view on what’s hot, what’s not, and what suits you best.<br />

·Emotional benefits<br />

Sunglass Hut makes you feel cool and confident in y<strong>our</strong> style, helps you express y<strong>our</strong><br />

personality, and makes you feel proud and excited about how you look.<br />

TARGET CUSTOMER<br />

The Target Customer is a 20-25 fashionista is fun-loving and experience-driven, she<br />

seeks out unique moments which she can share with friends and her social networks.<br />

When it comes to fashion, latest-and-greatest looks, products, and brands elevate her<br />

status and help her turn heads. Fashion is a key form <strong>of</strong> self-expression through which<br />

she communicates her individuality. For the TC, sunnies are as much an ingredient for<br />

self-expression as they are functional accessories. They help to enhance the persona<br />

that she aims to portray through fashion – it’s the final piece <strong>of</strong> the puzzle <strong>of</strong> an artdirected<br />

outfit.<br />

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SUNGLASS HUT CULTURE<br />

A company’s CULTURE represents a set <strong>of</strong> values and behaviors that contributes to create a unique social and working<br />

environment <strong>of</strong> an organisation.<br />

An organisational culture is based on shared attitudes, beliefs, customs, and written and unwritten rules that have been<br />

developed over time.<br />

Anyone spending time with Sunglass Hut can identify that there is a real PEOPLE atmosphere intertwined with Sunglass<br />

Hut’s business. Our business can’t succeed without <strong>our</strong> great people; they are the heartbeat <strong>of</strong> the brand, <strong>our</strong> greatest<br />

asset and strongest brand ambassadors.<br />

In order to identify Sunglass Hut values, we set out a research to deepen <strong>our</strong> understanding <strong>of</strong> the CULTURE, with the<br />

idea that <strong>our</strong> findings could guide us in many areas <strong>of</strong> interest, risk and growth; we felt the needs to share these milestones<br />

with <strong>our</strong> Associates around the word.<br />

There are values and beliefs behind <strong>our</strong> sustained success. Our CULTURE represents all the little things we do every day,<br />

it’s every action we take to support <strong>our</strong> mission <strong>of</strong> establishing Sunglass Hut as the authority and key destination <strong>of</strong><br />

fashion, style and premium sunglasses. It’s the way we live <strong>our</strong> promise <strong>of</strong> helping <strong>our</strong> Customers to FIND THEIR COOL.<br />

Creating a Culture is a never ending process. There’s always more to go, and there’s always more you can do. It may feel<br />

exhausting but it keeps y<strong>our</strong> job dynamic, exciting, and fresh!<br />

While working in the store, remind y<strong>our</strong>self <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> promise, it will guide y<strong>our</strong> actions and focus y<strong>our</strong> ENERGY! We call <strong>our</strong><br />

internal Values: KEY COOL INDICATORS (KCIs), they are what makes us so special!<br />

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OUR KEY COOL INDICATORS<br />

Our CULTURE is based on 5 milestones we call them KEY COOL INDICATORS; they are the filters <strong>of</strong> the way we do, if we<br />

follow them in everything we do, we can be sure we won’t have any issues and sales will flow!<br />

SHARED<br />

WINS<br />

Success is what we owe each other.<br />

That’s why every achievement, by every individual only propels us to reach further.<br />

What does SHARED WINS mean at Sunglass Hut?<br />

At Sunglass Hut we love winning. That might not be that different than every other group <strong>of</strong> people in<br />

the world, but what makes it special here is that we LOVE WINNING TOGETHER. We find wins and<br />

we celebrate all the people involved. We know <strong>our</strong> wins are not just individual efforts, and we love to<br />

celebrate that.<br />

Who wants to celebrate alone? No one at Sunglass Hut. SHARED WINS is an incredibly powerful<br />

essence <strong>of</strong> life, it means relatedness and support for each other, not letting anyone down or behind in<br />

the team. As a result, we SHARE EACH OTHER’S SUCCESSES.<br />

How can you SHARE WINS at Sunglass Hut?<br />

We are genuinely happy and proud to see and contribute to everyone’s achievements. We celebrate<br />

success together. We know one’s accomplishment is everyone’s as we work all together, each one<br />

adding a new piece to the final masterpiece. Also, in the career growth process, we help each other to<br />

move up and progress, becoming leaders all together. Y<strong>our</strong> success is everyone’s success.<br />

Success is what we owe each other. That’s why every achievement, by every individual, only propels us<br />

to reach further. Shared wins benefit <strong>our</strong> business, real money, because the values beneath it enhance<br />

ethical behavior and trust when we are working in a caring environment. We find that people keep trying<br />

for more because the team needs them. These are great motivating forces.<br />

Collaboration is the key for success <strong>of</strong> all team members, sharing results and sales, to get ALL OF US<br />

to win!<br />

FUN<br />

FUN is the measure <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> passion. <strong>Be</strong>cause everyone puts <strong>our</strong> hearts into it, working together is like<br />

playing together. And when we win, celebrating together, there is no better party on earth.<br />

What does FUN mean at Sunglass Hut?<br />

Fun is the measure <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> passion because we put <strong>our</strong> hearts into it, working together is like playing<br />

together. And when we win, celebrating together, there is no better party on earth. Fun doesn’t really<br />

happen when you are alone; it’s a TOGETHER THING. It’s an energy build. It is a positivity charge<br />

that we are shooting <strong>of</strong>f; it crashes into everything. It’s y<strong>our</strong> passion and y<strong>our</strong> enthusiasm for y<strong>our</strong><br />

work that makes the difference.<br />

How can you live FUN at Sunglass Hut?<br />

At Sunglass Hut, we don’t just enjoy being together, we find all the way to make it happen. If there is<br />

music on, it doesn’t take long before someone starts dancing. When everyone would simply,<br />

composedly clap, we instead give a standing ovation.<br />

We sell ENERGY and FEEL GOOD therefore we must feel good every day at work. If you love<br />

y<strong>our</strong> job and you are happy and proud <strong>of</strong> it, you will have achieved the following:<br />

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1. Customers will see and feel the positive vibe in the store and will be attracted by,<br />

willing to walk in;<br />

2. Y<strong>our</strong> team will be stronger and happier, and you’ll have created a positive and<br />

energetic workplace.<br />

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RELATIONSHIPS<br />

We are who we are thanks to the genuine relationships we build.<br />

Trust comes first when we do business with each other and <strong>our</strong> Customers.<br />

What do RELATIONSHIPS mean at Sunglass Hut?<br />

Our Culture is based on Relationships. That’s why, when we feel a little under<br />

pressure, we have an even bigger desire to care for each other because we are<br />

such a tight ‘in group’. At Sunglass Hut, relationships are not built because it<br />

is efficient; they exist for reasons beyond pr<strong>of</strong>it. Relationships are built to feel<br />

good and enhance connections, empowering us to REACH OUR BEST; the<br />

trust that comes with relationships motivates us to accomplish more for <strong>our</strong><br />

Customers, for <strong>our</strong>selves and for each other.<br />

We are who we are thanks to the genuine relationships we build. Trust always<br />

comes first within <strong>our</strong> Customers and <strong>our</strong> team.<br />

How can you inspire a sense <strong>of</strong> RELATIONSHIPS at Sunglass Hut?<br />

We put trust in each other. We build strong relationships that last for years<br />

and overcome problems and share best successes. Some <strong>of</strong> us have spent so<br />

much time together that feel as a part <strong>of</strong> a FAMILY. We can read each<br />

others’ thoughts and work together at <strong>our</strong> best, nothing can damage a strong<br />

and genuine trustworthy relationship. We share <strong>our</strong> feelings with <strong>our</strong> team<br />

and Customers. All <strong>of</strong> this makes relationships fl<strong>our</strong>ish and grow at Sunglass<br />

Hut, becoming real, meaningful and part <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> Culture.<br />

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DRIVE<br />

We set <strong>our</strong> ambitions high, driven to learn and achieve. We love setting big goals. If you were in<br />

you are in.<br />

What does DRIVE mean at Sunglass Hut?<br />

At Sunglass Hut, we have ambition to achieve BIG THINGS. We set high goals to prove<br />

<strong>our</strong>selves, as we know we will accomplish them. We believe in drive and potential, giving<br />

everyone the opportunity to show their best. We set <strong>our</strong> ambitions high, driven to learn and<br />

achieve.<br />

How can you DRIVE at Sunglass Hut?<br />

People at Sunglass Hut want to have big goals and, entirely, passionately, commit to ACHIEVE<br />

them.<br />

It’s a real DRIVEN business, driven from inside. Once we reach <strong>our</strong> daily goal, we know it’s just<br />

the beginning to go and double it! We want more and we are hungry for exceeding goals and,<br />

most <strong>of</strong> all, we know how to do it.<br />

Growth and change require hard work and determination. Every day we prove <strong>our</strong>selves over and<br />

over. We are not afraid <strong>of</strong> challenges and we love working hard. Dreams are real targets for us<br />

and ambitions propel <strong>our</strong> daily achievements.<br />

If you are in, you are in.<br />

INCLUSION<br />

Individuality thrives here.<br />

We feel good about <strong>our</strong> differences, because they energize <strong>our</strong> teams and refresh <strong>our</strong> thinking, so<br />

we stay ahead in the world.<br />

What does INCLUSION mean at Sunglass Hut?<br />

We talked a lot about the similarities that make us feel part <strong>of</strong> the same Culture.<br />

The way we do things requires some common threads or we will head quickly towards<br />

inefficiency. Still, we need to keep <strong>our</strong> IDEAS FRESH and innovative, through new<br />

perspectives, and individual TALENTS.<br />

Sunglass Hut is a tangible people’s atmosphere built on individual voices with the ability to bring<br />

and share simple solutions. It’s about YOU.<br />

How can you promote a real sense INCLUSION at Sunglass Hut?<br />

We ask everyone to put themselves into the game, to make emotional connections with<br />

Customers in their own personal way. When we share and celebrate, everyone shines.<br />

Individuality thrives here. We feel good about <strong>our</strong> differences, because they energize <strong>our</strong> teams<br />

and refresh <strong>our</strong> thinking, so we stay ahead in the world.<br />

Every day we have the chance to meet and interact with MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE, this<br />

connection is <strong>our</strong> treasure. We promote DIVERSITY and BEING YOURSELF, we are ready to<br />

listen and are open to a wide variety <strong>of</strong> personalities.<br />

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MAKING<br />

IT REAL!<br />

KEY COOL INDICATORS:<br />

Share y<strong>our</strong> personal story.<br />

What do they mean to you?<br />

To which one you can relate the most? Why?<br />

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OUR BRAND VALUES<br />

You’ve been exposed to what it means for you being part <strong>of</strong> Sunglass Hut. OUR MISSION, OUR PROMISE, THE TARGET<br />

CUSTOMER, and <strong>our</strong> KEY COOL INDICATORS.<br />

We want you to live <strong>our</strong> Culture and connect to <strong>our</strong> Customers: anytime you are in the store, you are representing the<br />

Sunglass Hut brand. Y<strong>our</strong> behavi<strong>our</strong>s influence not just y<strong>our</strong> team, but also <strong>our</strong> Customers.<br />

Now that we have understood who we are and which are the internal drivers <strong>of</strong> behaviors, we should focus on how we are<br />

percieved externally.<br />

That's why we distinguish between <strong>our</strong> KCIs and Our Brand Values. The first represent the way we live internally the brand,<br />

while Our Brand Values describe how we would like <strong>our</strong> Customers to think <strong>of</strong> us.<br />

Our Brand Values are unique and special attributes which portray <strong>our</strong> external, customer-facing personality. FEEL THEM !<br />

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03<br />

ONESIGHT<br />

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OUR CHARITY<br />

FOUNDATION<br />

Onesight is a pubblic non pr<strong>of</strong>it organization providing sustainable acess to quality<br />

vision care and eyewear in underserved communities worldwide.<br />

WHY ONESIGHT EXISTS AND WHAT IT DOES<br />

According to the World Health Organization, 733 million people worldwide<br />

suffer from poor vision simply because they do not have access to or cannot<br />

afford care. In some countries, a pair <strong>of</strong> eyewear costs a month’s salary. Poor<br />

vision negatively affects a child’s ability to learn in school and robs an adult <strong>of</strong><br />

independence, mobility and quality <strong>of</strong> life. OneSight was founded on the belief<br />

that basic vision care is a human right, not a privilege and is committed to<br />

providing quality care and eyewear for those in need.<br />

Each year, OneSight volunteers travel to countries around the world to handdeliver<br />

free vision care and eyewear to thousands <strong>of</strong> adults and children.<br />

OneSight works closely with local governments, health care <strong>of</strong>ficials and<br />

independent doctors <strong>of</strong> optometry to ensure each Clinic runs smoothly and<br />

local recipients receive the best possible care. While the majority <strong>of</strong> eyewear<br />

distributed during these Clinics is recycled, new eyewear is manufactured on<br />

site to help fill more complex prescriptions.<br />

WHAT IS ONESIGHT<br />

Since 1988, charitable efforts have provided free vision care and eyewear to<br />

more than 8,5 million people in need around the world and have granted millions<br />

<strong>of</strong> dollars towards optical research and education. For more than 25 years,<br />

OneSight has been committed to providing clear vision to millions in need<br />

through the hand-delivery <strong>of</strong> primary vision care and eyewear. We also donate<br />

millions <strong>of</strong> dollars to fund research towards the prevention <strong>of</strong> optical diseases.<br />

WHY LUXOTTICA IS BEHIND ONESIGHT<br />

PROGRAMS<br />

Luxottica is one company, made up <strong>of</strong> a family <strong>of</strong> 75,000 Associates on 6<br />

different continents, in 130 different countries, speaking 55 different languages.<br />

Every day, every Luxottica Associate around the world is focused on delivering<br />

the best eyewear and vision care for their Customer. OneSight allows us to apply<br />

<strong>our</strong> global reach, business strengths and vision expertise to make a significant<br />

difference in the world for people in need.<br />

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MAKING<br />

IT REAL!<br />

Think about OneSight and try to<br />

understand which is the real impact<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> Foundation in the world.<br />

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ONESIGHT A<br />

CHANCE TO MAKE<br />

A DIFFERENCE<br />

Find out about how you and <strong>our</strong> Customers can help make a difference and<br />

improve the vision <strong>of</strong> millions <strong>of</strong> people around the world. Invite <strong>our</strong><br />

Customers to contribute. What better way for <strong>our</strong> Customers to feel good<br />

about Sunglass Hut than by showing them how we help others and by<br />

inviting them to help out too?<br />

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?<br />

Through OneSight, all employees not only have the opportunity, but are<br />

enc<strong>our</strong>aged to volunteer during work h<strong>our</strong>s. According to Nicola Pelà,<br />

Luxottica Group Global Human Res<strong>our</strong>ces Director, “Giving back is a<br />

fundamental component <strong>of</strong> Luxottica’s core values. We value not only<br />

giving to those in need, but also how the act <strong>of</strong> giving positively impacts<br />

<strong>our</strong> employees and fosters the team spirit that is a big part <strong>of</strong> the way<br />

we do business.”<br />

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WHAT’S IN FOR OUR CUSTOMERS?<br />

Today’s consumers are passionate about giving. And, they expect the same from brands<br />

they buy. According to a recent survey:<br />

• 80% believe it’s important that companies can have a major impact;<br />

• 91% say companies should tell them about their charitable support;<br />

• 85% have a most positive image <strong>of</strong> a company with a cause;<br />

• 79% are likely to switch to a cause-related brand when price and quality are similar.<br />

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?<br />

Give y<strong>our</strong> voice:<br />

• Talk to Customers about OneSight and enc<strong>our</strong>age them to donate in store.<br />

Give y<strong>our</strong> time:<br />

• Volunteer for a Regional Clinic (y<strong>our</strong> OneSight Lead will send out applications).<br />

Give y<strong>our</strong> money:<br />

• Consider making a monthly payroll donation to OneSight. Ask y<strong>our</strong> OneSight lead for details.<br />

Give y<strong>our</strong> loyalty:<br />

Make OneSight a charity <strong>of</strong> choice. Y<strong>our</strong> loyalty will help keep us top <strong>of</strong> mind when talking<br />

to others and considering y<strong>our</strong> donation.<br />

HOW CAN I INVOLVE MY CUSTOMERS?<br />

Conversation starters:<br />

1. “Did you know 733 million people worldwide suffer from poor vision; in some<br />

countries, glasses cost more than a month’s wages…”<br />

2. “Did you know we support OneSight, a global charity dedicated to providing clear vision<br />

and sun protection for millions in need?”<br />

3. “One <strong>of</strong> the cool things about working at Sunglass Hut is that we get to volunteer for <strong>our</strong><br />

charity, OneSight. You can help too!”<br />

4. Share stories about y<strong>our</strong> OneSight experience. If you don’t have a personal<br />

experience, share one from an associate you know.<br />

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SUMMARY<br />

YOU HAVE NOW ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO BE PART OF OUR GREAT SUNGLASS HUT<br />

FAMILY. YOU LEARNT THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF OUR PARENT COMPANY LUXOTTICA AND<br />

ITS GREAT HISTORY. YOU CAN NOW REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS BEING PART OF SUCH AN<br />

AMAZING GROUP. PASSIONATE PEOPLE DRIVING AND LIVING THE BRAND. YOU HAVE ALSO GOT IN<br />

TOUCH WITH THE LUXOTTICA AND SUNGLASS HUT BRAND CHARACTERISTICS: THEY ARE THE<br />

ESSENCE OF OUR SPIRITS. MOREOVER, YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO REALISE OUR COMMITMENT ALL<br />

OVER THE WORLD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM POOR VISION PROBLEMS THROUGH THE<br />

ONESIGHT FOUNDATION. YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!<br />

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IT'S YOUR CHANCE<br />

FEEL IT,<br />

LIVE THE<br />

BRAND!<br />

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04<br />

YOUR<br />

TRAINING<br />

CHECKPOINT<br />

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THE APPLICATION QUIZ<br />

1. Think about the Luxottica history. Which were the most important steps that defined the growth <strong>of</strong> the Group as the worldwide<br />

indisputable leader in sunglasses?<br />

2. Tell me about <strong>our</strong> production quality. Select a pair <strong>of</strong> sunglasses in y<strong>our</strong> store and talk about some <strong>of</strong> the main reasons that define<br />

them as a premium product. What would say about <strong>our</strong> “Made in Italy”?<br />

3. What are the 4 Luxottica characteristics? Provide me with an example for each <strong>of</strong> them <strong>of</strong> some behaviors that represent them in<br />

y<strong>our</strong> store.<br />

4. Think about <strong>our</strong> Sunglass Hut brand attributes. What do they mean to you? Our customers determine the Sunglass Hut brand. What<br />

behaviors and attributes you can demonstrate to best represent <strong>our</strong> brand? How do you think they can influence how <strong>our</strong> customers<br />

perceive it?<br />

5. How does Sunglass Hut portray each attribute through products & service? Provide an example.<br />

6. What is y<strong>our</strong> role in making the Sunglass Hut brand attributes come to life? How can you enc<strong>our</strong>age y<strong>our</strong> team to live them every<br />

day?<br />

7. Observe y<strong>our</strong> fellow colleagues at work with <strong>our</strong> customers. How are they helping them to find their cool? List me a few actions and<br />

behaviors you spot on.<br />

8. How can you contribute to the life <strong>of</strong> the Sunglass Hut culture within y<strong>our</strong> team?<br />

9. What is y<strong>our</strong> favorite store to buy clothing? Why do you shop there? Is there anything related to how you are treated by the<br />

associates?<br />

10.Tell me something about <strong>our</strong> target customer. Do you think is there any customers we can’t serve? Why?<br />

11. Take a stab at what you think y<strong>our</strong> favorite store mission is. How would relate it to <strong>our</strong> brand? Think about how you might want to<br />

contribute to OneSight, and write down any thoughts that come to y<strong>our</strong> mind. <strong>Be</strong> sure note any questions you have about the<br />

organisation and ask y<strong>our</strong> Manager to clarify for you.<br />

12. The best way to connect a customer to OneSight is to create a personal connection to what OneSight is and does for the world.<br />

Think about what OneSight means to you and how you would communicate it to a customer. Please write down y<strong>our</strong> thoughts.<br />

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