Amplifon vertically integrates as Sonova refocuses core
The global hearing care industry is experiencing a structural realignment as major players rethink their positions across the value chain. Italian retail giant Amplifon has announced a transformative €2.3bn acquisition of Danish manufacturer GN Hearing. This landmark transaction shifts Amplifon from a pure play audiology retailer into a fully vertically integrated global platform. Conversely, Swiss manufacturer Sonova is taking a…