Shopko Optical forwards its commitment to providing personalized eye care services

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko Optical is setting its eyes on the opening of the Stevens Point location at 316 Division St. It is planning to open Monday, Nov. 11. For over 40 years, Shopko Optical has been bringing comprehensive eye care and locally crafted eyewear to communities like Stevens Point.

“We want intentional patient experiences to be a staple for our Stevens Point location,” said Shopko Optical CEO Russ Steinhorst. “Dr. Kimberly Schweiger is the optometrist on-site, ready to continue the meaningful relationships with the patients she sees.”

Dr. Schweiger graduated from the Pacific University College of Optometry and is Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) certified.

Shopko Optical accepts most major vision plans including EyeMed Vision Care and Spectera. To certify coverage, book an appointment with an optometrist or find a Shopko Optical center, visit Shopko.com.

About Shopko Optical
Shopko Optical, which formerly operated under Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, is the trade name of Shoptikal LLC, an affiliate of Monarch Alternative Capital LP. For more than 40 years, Shopko Optical has provided excellent patient-centric care and high-quality eyewear through its dedicated team of nearly 700 optometrists (independent doctors of optometry in IA, ID, MT, SD and WA) and opticians. Shopko Optical expects to open 80 locations in 2019 with further growth expected in 2020 and beyond. For more information, visit Shopko.com.

About Monarch Alternative Capital LP
Monarch Alternative Capital LP is a private investment firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management across various investment vehicles. Monarch was founded in 2002 and focuses primarily on opportunistic investing across distressed debt, special situations equity and real estate. The firm’s headquarters is located in New York, with a subsidiary office in London.

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