Fábrica dos Óculos Opens New Store at Fórum Castelo Branco with Support from Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) announces the arrival of Fábrica dos Óculos at Fórum Castelo Branco. The store, which opened this past Saturday, occupies 300 m² and is located on the first floor of the shopping center. The lease transaction was advised by Cushman & Wakefield, as part of its integrated leasing services within the management of this asset – Fórum Castelo Branco is also managed by the consultancy firm. 

Fórum Castelo Branco is a shopping center with 18,300 m² of Gross Lettable Area (GLA) spread over two floors, currently hosting 75 stores. Key tenants include well-known brands such as Worten, JD Sports, Sportzone, H&M, and the Pingo Doce supermarket. 

The Fábrica dos Óculos group was founded in 2018 and specializes in the sale of optical products (frames, sunglasses, ophthalmic lenses, and contact lenses), as well as offering optometry services, pediatric optometry, and contact lens fitting. The brand currently operates over 30 physical stores across Portugal and employs more than 300 people. 

"The arrival of Fábrica dos Óculos at Fórum Castelo Branco strengthens its position as a leading retail destination, while also bringing essential services closer to the local population. This will be complemented by a series of highly relevant openings planned through the end of 2026. This opening also reflects Cushman & Wakefield’s commitment to attracting key operators and enhancing the value of the assets under our management," says João Pereira, retail consultant at Cushman & Wakefield. 

Cushman & Wakefield manages a portfolio of around 850,000 m² of GLA in commercial real estate in Portugal, spanning retail, office, logistics, and hospitality assets.