The McGee Group Celebrates 50 Years in Business, Hosts Celebration at Vision Expo

Published on March 12, 2026
MARIETTA, Ga.—The McGee Group announced that it is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of dedication to product quality, customer service and excellence in the optical industry. A family-owned company, The McGee Group was founded as a home-based startup in 1976 and has grown to an internationally recognized optical resource today with an 11-brand portfolio including licenses with Vera Bradley, Badgley Mischka, Trina Turk, Mr Turk, Ducks Unlimited, Mossy Oak, Life is Good and XOXO, and proprietary brands including Jenny Lynn, Argyleculture and Totally Rimless.
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