By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:30 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—
EssilorLuxottica held its annual shareholders meeting yesterday in Paris, the company announced, where shareholders approved all 34 resolutions submitted by the board of directors to the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting. These included the distribution of a €3.95 dividend per share for the financial year 2023, the compensation policy applicable to the company’s executive corporate officers and the reappointment of all previous directors to the new board of directors. “On behalf of the board of directors, we would like to extend warm thanks to our shareholders for their continued support and trust," said Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:18 AM
DEDHAM, Mass.—
Qlaris Bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company targeting unmet needs in debilitating ophthalmic diseases, has announced the close of a $24 million Series B financing round.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:24 AM
FRISCO, Texas—
Wiley X has restructured and expanded its sales team to enhance the brand’s relationships and support across retail partners and customers.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—The readers of
Vision Monday and
20/20 Magazine are being asked once again to
share nominations for their Ultimate Partners. Now in it's fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program allows readers to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support. Open to all eyecare professionals, the program is looking to spotlight your most successful collaborations and celebrate the crucial support shared during both challenges and opportunities.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday has announced a deadline extension until Friday, May 10, to submit information to its annual
Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report. Slated for publication in
VM's upcoming June print/digital edition this year,
VM's annual
survey of regional and national retailers will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Friday, April 19, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year.
VM's annual
survey of regional and national retailers will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. The deadline to submit information is April 26. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—
LensCrafters, part of
EssilorLuxottica, has announced the launch of LensCrafters Eye Odyssey: World of Optics, the second season of its Eye Odyssey series on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council hosted the 2024 Lab Leadership Forum on Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula, California. Nearly 100 optical industry executives gathered for the event, providing a platform for education, networking and recognition among optical laboratory professionals. The Lab Leadership Forum, tailored specifically for The Vision Council’s optical laboratory members, offered a comprehensive agenda aimed at fostering professional growth and collaboration among industry peers, according to an announcement from The Vision Council.
By Staff
Monday, April 15, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year.
VM's annual
survey will include regional and national retailers for the exclusive report.
By Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:24 AM
PADUA, Italy and NEW YORK—
Safilo Group and
Marc Jacobs have announced the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031.
By Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:18 AM
PHOENIX—
Eyewear by R.O.I. and
Karen Kane have announced the extension of their eyewear licensing agreement through 2028; the two companies signed their original licensing agreement in 2007.
By Staff
Friday, April 5, 2024 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council is introducing
PolicyWatch, a regulatory monitoring service for the optical industry, tailored to provide easier access and understanding of the industry’s evolving legislative landscape. PolicyWatch will monitor legislation specific to teleoptometry, a rapidly expanding optical industry sector. Standing as a centralized resource, PolicyWatch offers real-time updates on teleoptometry laws, regulations, and legislation across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday will be publishing its signature
Annual Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers Report in its upcoming June print/digital edition this year. The industry's leading news platform is kicking off its annual
survey among regional and national retailers for the exclusive report, which will collect and present sales and operations data for the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2023. "The Top 50 report and ranking will continue to examine U.S optical retail and ECP group revenues, and serves as a valuable resource to readers," said Anne Cooper, editorial director of
Vision Monday and
20/20.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:21 AM
LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—On March 25, 2024, the board of directors of
Marcolin presented the draft of the Group’s separate and consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. Although the period was characterized by international geopolitical instability and logistical complexity, Marcolin was able to consolidate its performance in 2023.