CUTLER AND GROSS sign with Europa eyewear for North America
- By Editorial Team
Cutler and Gross has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Europa Eyewear, as its exclusive distribution partner for North America, effective since 5th June 2026. The partnership marks an important next chapter for Cutler and Gross as it continues to invest in long-term growth, with a focus on service, exceptional product and meaningful relationships built with independent optical partners.
In a move designed to ensure continuity for customers, the existing North American sales team will transition with the brand, moving from Marchon to Europa. This approach preserves established relationships, deep product knowledge, and day-to-day consistency, with the same trusted team, now supported by Europa’s independent eyewear platform. For Europa, this brings a new ‘Independent Luxury Division’ into the fold and complements Europa’s existing portfolio, including STATE Optical Co., American Optical, and Scott Harris.
Jack Dooley, Chief Executive Officer of Cutler and Gross, commented: “We are genuinely delighted to partner with Europa. It is a business that shares our values, a deep respect for heritage, an uncompromising approach to product development, and a belief that great companies are built by great people. What matters most to us is continuity and care. Our customers deserve calm transitions, familiar faces and partners who understand the long view. In bringing Darin Nathan and the entire Independent Luxury Division across, and in choosing Europa as our partner in North America, we are choosing stability, trust, and shared intent. There is something very human about that, and it feels most fitting for Cutler and Gross.”
Megan Molony, CEO of Europa Eyewear, echoed Jack’s sentiments, adding: “ We are incredibly proud to represent such a revered luxury brand, like Cutler and Gross in North America and are thrilled to welcome the sales team and their customers to Europa. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to our independent customers, specializing on their unique needs, and feel this is the perfect fit for both our organizations.”
Andy Skitmore, President of Europa Eyewear, stated: “ I’ve known Jack for many years and worked with the Cutler and Gross team during that time. I truly value the exceptional luxury brand they’ve built, along with the authenticity and values they instill in their product development, storytelling, and approach to the market. I’m truly honored to be working again with one of the foremost luxury eyewear brands in the global market.”
Europa Eyewear brings decades of experience building premium, independent brands in North America, with a strong reputation for award-winning service, operational depth, and long-standing relationships in the eyewear community. The transition is well underway, with close coordination to ensure a seamless changeover for accounts across the US and Canada.
