Warby Parker Inc.
Warby Parker Inc. is an American eyewear brand and retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, headquartered in New York City. It also offers eye exams. Originally founded in 2010 as an online-only retailer, the company now generates most of its revenue from its physical retail stores.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
Warby Parker Inc. is an American eyewear brand and retailer of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, headquartered in New York City. It also offers eye exams. Originally founded in 2010 as an online-only retailer, the company now generates most of its revenue from its physical retail stores. [3]
The name "Warby Parker" derives from two characters that appear in a journal written by Jack Kerouac. [3]
Warby Parker designs its products in-house and sells them directly to consumers through its website and stores. The company orders its own materials and works directly with partners in Italy, Vietnam, Japan, and China to manufacture their frames, often in the same factories as competitors such as Luxottica. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: WRBY (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Warby Parker Inc. founded?
Founded: 2010. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Warby Parker Inc.?
Headquarters location: New York; New York City. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Warby Parker Inc.?
Business sectors: retail. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
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Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.