Solstice Sunglasses

Solstice Sunglasses (also known as Solstice Sunglass Boutique or simply Solstice) is a retailer of sunglasses and sunglass accessories founded in Secaucus, New Jersey in 2002.

Solstice Sunglasses
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail
Founded2002 (2002)
HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States,
U.S.
Number of locations
45 (2023)
ProductsSunglasses, sunglass accessories
ParentSafilo Group (2002-2019)
Fairway LLC (2019-present)
Websitesolsticesunglasses.com

In 2002, Safilo acquired Solstice with plans to expand the chain.[1]

On May 23, 2019, Safilo sold Solstice to Fairway LLC for $9 million.[2]

On February 18, 2021, Solstice, amongst its retail operator, Solstice Marketing Concepts, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States. During the filing, it had plans to shutter some of its retail footprint.[3]

On August 5, 2021, Solstice emerged from bankruptcy, stating that they are a "leaner, more efficient operation" after coming out of bankruptcy.[4]

References

  1. "Solstice sunglass stores focus on big expansion". November 3, 2002. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  2. "Safilo sells Solstice to Fairway". May 23, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  3. "Solstice Sunglasses files for bankruptcy". February 19, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  4. "Solstice Sunglasses emerges from bankruptcy" (Press release). August 5, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
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