Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Announces Expansion Into More than 150 Stores
of One of the Largest Big Box Retailers in the United States
Tekcapital plc (AIM: TEK) said portfolio company Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ: LUCY) has begun a test rollout of its Lucyd Armor smart safety glasses into more than 150 stores operated by one of the largest big-box retailers in the United States.
Sales are expected to begin in October 2026, giving Innovative Eyewear its broadest physical retail exposure to date for the Lucyd Armor product line.
Lucyd Armor combines protective eyewear with Bluetooth connectivity and AI-enabled features, allowing users to communicate hands-free, access translation tools and connect with AI systems while working.
Tekcapital currently owns 259,455 shares in Innovative Eyewear.
The update follows strong first-half figures from Tekcapital, which reported net assets of US$201.7 million at 30 June 2026, compared with US$55.1 million at the end of 2025.
Innovative Eyewear CEO Harrison Gross said the rollout of Lucyd Armor smart safety glasses into more than 150 stores operated by a major US big-box retailer represents a significant vote of confidence in the company’s most popular product line.
Gross said Lucyd Armor combines protective eyewear with hands-free communications, translation and access to leading AI systems, allowing workers to remain connected while on the job.
He added that thousands of workers already use Lucyd Armor globally and described the US retail expansion as an “unprecedented opportunity” to introduce the product to a national audience.
The company is targeting the start of sales through the retailer in October 2026.
