# Specsavers founders get lifetime retail award - MyJoyOnline

> Douglas and Dame Mary Perkins started the multinational company in Guernsey on a table-tennis table in their spare bedroom in 1984.

- Published: 2026-10-20T22:30:51.618Z
- Updated: 2026-10-20T22:30:51.618Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: 11 countries, Dame Mary Perkins, Douglas Perkins, Guernsey, Lifetime Contribution Award, Retail Gazette Awards, Specsavers

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