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<p>We are family</p>

We are family

PEEPERS IS A 4TH GENERATION FAMILY RUN COMPANY THAT IS CONTINUOUSLY REINVENTING THE SPECTACLE, AND WE HAVE FUN DOING IT!

Our company began with a quest to find upbeat eyewear, and that light-hearted spirit is embedded in everything we do. From our unique designs to a caring customer experience, our family’s legacy is dedicated to the pursuit of fashion as its most fun. 

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Our History

We’ve come a long way from our start as an importer and distributor of scissors, shears, and fine cutlery. Today we create stylish, optical quality reading glasses and sunglasses endorsed by Oprah herself! Learn more about our story below.

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1908

January 1, 1908

Sammann Company, Inc. Established

Great Grandfather Paul E. Sammann starts Sammann Company, Inc., importing screen cloth and other hardware items to China. Based in Shanghai, he opens another office in Kobe, Japan. In 1943, the WW2 Japanese invasion forces both offices to close. Paul E. Sammann moves his remaining operations to New York.

1944

January 1, 1944

Grandfather Purchases Sammann Company, Inc.

Grandfather takes over operations and moves the company to Chicago to be more centrally located. He also adds shears and cutlery to the lines imported.

1975

June 27th, 1975

Sammann Company, Inc. Passed Down

Sammann Company, Inc. continues to grow when Paul N. Sammann joins the company after serving in Vietnam in the Navy as a naval aviator. He subsequently purchases all shares of Sammann Company, Inc. from his father.

1985

April 10, 1985

Sammann Company, Inc. Expands

Sammann Company, Inc. purchases See Aid Optical to expand into the eyewear industry.

1993

July 8th, 1993

Peepers Brand Is Founded

When Paul’s wife Terri Sammann, a.k.a. Mz. Peepers, can find only ugly readers available in the marketplace, she recognizes a need for fashionable readers and starts designing the fun looks that started Peepers. Fun fact: Peepers began with one frame style in 6 color options.

1996

April 1, 1996

Peepers.com Launches

Paul Sammann, always on the forefront of technology, thinks there might be something to this whole internet idea. He launches peepers.com in 1996 and introduces Peepers to the world.

2012

January 1, 2012

Sammann Company, Inc. Purchased By 4th Generation

Following in the footsteps of their entrepreneurial parents, current owners, brother and sister duo Alec and Lindsay Sammann, take the helm, determined to uphold the high standards, design, and customer service that put Peepers on the map.

2015

November 2015

A New Look For Peepers Headquarters

Peepers outgrows its 6-desk operation and builds out roughly 10,000 square feet to accommodate 30 new desks. A new showroom, kitchen, break rooms, and a gym are added in 2016.

2016

January 1, 2016

Peepers.com Website Overhaul

With an easy and fun customer experience being the goal, peepers.com updates its look to be more modern and user-friendly with easier navigation and updated product filters. Peepers.com also adds model photography to its product pages so customers can get a better understanding of how the styles would look on their faces.

2016

December 2016

Peepers Makes Oprah's List

Peepers introduces Center Stage, an instant bestseller that puts us on Oprah's Favorite Things list!

2017

August 31, 2017

Peepers Ships 500,000th Order

2017

December 2017

Peepers Makes Oprah's List

Peepers introduces Center Stage sunglasses, putting us on Oprah's Favorite Things list for the second time in a row!

2018

January 2018

Unforgettable Style | Peepers Launches One-Of-A-Kind Proprietary Designs

Inspired by fashion, we work closely with designers to create amazing and on-trend custom looks for each season. You will not find our designs anywhere else.

2018

May 2018

Peepers Named One of the “Best Places to Work in Indiana”

We are extremely honored and proud to be named one of the best places to work in Indiana for a 2nd year in a row! A survey goes out to each of our employees with a series of job satisfaction and corporate environment questions that are answered anonymously. Work/life balance is very important at Peepers. We spend a lot of time at the office, so we are always looking for ways to support and uplift our wonderful team.

2018

August 2018

Office Opened In Hong Kong

Peepers opens its first product development office in China.

2018

August 16, 2018

Peepers Is Named Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies

Peepers has been honored as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing companies for 6 years in a row (2013-2018).

2018

October 2018

New Office Opens in San Diego

Peepers opens a brand new product / marketing office in sunny California.

2018

December 2018

Peepers Makes Oprah's List

Peepers introduces Shine On, a brand new style that puts us on Oprah's Favorite Things list for the third consecutive year!

2019

April 2019

Peepers Named One of the "Best Places to Work in Indiana"

We're celebrating three years in a row of being one of the best places to work in Indiana! A survey goes out to each of our employees with a series of job satisfaction and corporate environment questions that are answered anonymously. Work/life balance is very important at Peepers.

2019

May 2019

Peepers Distribution Center Is Opened

As consumer demand continues to grow, Peepers HQ has undergone a massive expansion, and we're excited to finally open the doors to our own 30,000 square foot distribution center right here at home base in Michigan City, Indiana!

2019

July 2019

Peepers Is Named Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies

Peepers has been honored as one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing companies for 7 years in a row (2013-2019).

2019

November 2019

Peepers Makes Oprah's List

Peepers introduces two new blue light styles—Bravado and Limelight—putting us on Oprah's Favorite Things list for the fourth consecutive year!

2020

February 19, 2020

Peepers Named One of the "Best Place to Work in Indiana"

For the fourth consecutive year, Peepers has been honored to make this list. Work/life balance is very important at Peepers, and the annual rankings are scored based on employee answers to an anonymous survey with questions about job satisfaction, corporate work environment, etc.

2020

August 12, 2020

Peepers Is Named Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies

For the eighth year in a row (2013-2020), Peepers has been honored as one of Inc. 5000's fastest growing companies.

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Peepers can also be found at retailer locations  throughout the United States and Canada including gift shops, book stores, optical good stores, grocery stores and many other premium retail outlets.