Takapuna Specsavers has been a part of the seaside beach paradise for more than 10 years. Channel magazine asks James Cornelius about himself, his team, the newly refurbished Shore City and what’s in store for customers.
What’s your background? I am the Retail and Dispensing Director at Specsavers Takapuna, which has been part of the community for more than 10 years. As a Dispensing Optician, I am passionate about ensuring that every customer receives a tailored solution to their optical needs. This means that they are prescribed with the best lenses and frame style to cater to not only their prescription but their face shape and lifestyle. We have many lens options and frame options so that we can help customers find the right solution for them.
What kinds of customers do you have in Takapuna? While our customer base includes the young through to the older, we find that Takapuna is a home of families and we see many families in store. Because of our central location, we also see many students, corporates and tradies. We have products and services to cater to everyone’s needs.
What do you love about working in Takapuna? Takapuna is a beautiful spot. It’s minutes away from the beach and I find it great to be able to mingle with locals on the Shore as I too live here. When you go to the beach, or the local Countdown, you meet your customers and end up having a chat. The recent mall upgrade has really modernised and refreshed the look and feel of the place, which has really appealed to the local community and makes it a joy to go to work every day.
What changes have there been to Specsavers Takapuna? It’s exciting times for Specsavers Takapuna. We have just been through a refurbishment and the store is much brighter and inviting than ever before. Our waiting area is much more comfortable for customers and we have also invested in new display units for our glasses frames. The new design makes it easier for customers to see and try on the different shapes, colours and styles.
What should readers expect to see in the future at Specsavers? We’re always looking at ways to launch new products and services to cater to our customers’ evolving needs and lifestyle. We like to launch new ranges of glasses that our customers love wearing proudly - our most recent launch was of our Viktor&Rolf designer range. You can also check out our Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Kenzo, Diesel, Converse, Roxy, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more aspirational brands at Specsavers Takapuna.
We have a passionate team that provide a wonderful eyecare and eyewear service to the Takapuna community. I welcome locals to come in and visit myself (James), Mark, Audrey, Melanie, Rabia, Layton, Amy, Carlene, Isabella, Rachma, Solina and Yeji.
