GoKawiilHans Anders halts smart glasses sales in Belgium and Netherlands
Hans Anders, a major optical retailer, has announced it will stop selling smart glasses in its Belgium and Netherlands stores. The decision removes the connected eyewear category from the chain's shelves in those two markets.
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The move suggests at least some retailers see limited consumer demand or added complexity in stocking smart glasses, which could slow momentum for the emerging product category in parts of Europe. It may also prompt other optical chains to reassess whether smart glasses fit their business, though it's unclear whether this reflects a broader retail trend or an isolated decision.
- Hans Anders will stop selling smart glasses in Belgium and the Netherlands.
- The decision pulls a connected eyewear category from a major optical retailer's shelves.
- It raises questions about retailer appetite for smart glasses in parts of Europe.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-02
Published there as: “Some Retailers Are Opting Out of Selling Smart Glasses”
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