Market Report, "Eyewear in South Africa", Published

Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2014 -- Value sales for most eyewear products saw fair growth during 2013, despite the rise in the general cost of living in South Africa. Increased access to information by consumers has greatly helped in encouraging consumers to consider their eye health as one of their top priorities when it comes to spending. Value sales however, grew in line with inflationary pressures such the exchange rate since most eye health products are imported and retailers have had to pass on the costs to consumers.