The acquisition allowed Walgreens to offer competitive pricing and "ship-to-store" options for contact lenses, which remain a core part of its online "aisle" today.
In a major corporate shift, was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners for approximately $10 billion in August 2025. walgreens buys vision direct
The company was split into five independent entities, including Walgreens and The Boots Group . walgreens buys vision direct
In 2019, Walgreens and Vision Direct reached a $12 million settlement to resolve antitrust class action claims. Plaintiffs alleged the companies conspired with 1-800 Contacts to suppress competition and fix online prices for contact lenses. walgreens buys vision direct