Bury glasses company makes The Sunday Times ‘Ones to Watch’ list

A Bury eyewear company has been named on The Sunday Times' "Ones to Watch" list.

The long-running annual list identifies UK companies that are flourishing and have huge growth potential.

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Specscart, which has a branch at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre, is one of only seven businesses hand-picked for the 2024 ranking, which was published over the weekend.

The company brings together a high street retail offering with three shops across Greater Manchester and innovative e-commerce which sees the glasses made at the Bury headquarters delivered in 24 hours.

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Founder Sid Sethi started the business in 2018 and since then it has grown into a global retail and online force and is on track to turn over £5m this year.

Mr Sethi said: “Having Specscart singled out by The Sunday Times is a huge boost for me and the hardworking team I have behind me.

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“Getting recognition like this helps to drive us on to get bigger and better every day.

“2024 is the year that we will smash through the £5m turnover mark taking Specscart to the next level – so watch this space.”

Mr Sethi was also recently named on the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list in 2024 which recognises Europe’s best innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming their fields.