With suitors circling, Inspecs Group talked of tough times in its latest trading update Thursday (20 November). The UK-based eyewear designer/manufacturer/distributor remains weighed down by weak consumer demand and ongoing US tariff disruptions.

Within the performance for the 10 months ended 31 October, it said the first two months of the second half of the year were now “slightly behind plan”.

And while trading “improved in October” with its US-based eyewear company Tura recording stronger than expected sales and order books at the end of that month, 10% up on prior year, overall weakness continued.

“Notwithstanding this improved trading performance in October and our continued focus on cost savings, the ongoing US tariff disruption and continuing weak macroeconomic environment are ex

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