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Volume Number: 24:9
ClearVision Optical has debuted a new assortment
of children’s optical frames in their IZOD Boys collection just in time
for back-to-school.
Posted: 8/16/2010
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The TWC Group, one of the largest fashion accessories
companies in France, has purchased the L’Amy Group S.A, the
international eyewear company with a 200-year history in the business.
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Key Quotes on Hot Topics
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Any Timmy, Joey or Susie of school age
designation. Playground lasses and recess roughhousers. Pee Wee League
All-Stars and benchwarmers or Pop Warner QBs and water boys. Any squirt,
smallfry, anklebiter or whippersnapper whose favorite subject at school
is Recess.
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The Luxottica-owned Ilori eyewear boutique group has
announced that it now carries an expanded assortment of optical styles
and offers prescription services for both eyeglasses and sunglasses in
all locations.
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Kenmark has added four new optical frames into its Thalia Girls collection this summer.
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LBI has released a new group in their Shrek
& Friends Eyewear collection based upon the last Shrek film, “Shrek
Forever After” also known as “Shrek: The Final Chapter,” for
back-to-school.
Posted: 8/16/2010
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Luxottica Group opened a new concept store
in this Melbourne suburb on July 21, with interactive features company
officials said may also be used in the U.S. and other global markets.
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Consumers who belong to stand-alone vision care plans are twice as likely to get an annual comprehensive eye exam as those whose vision coverage is “bundled” with their major medical plan, according to a study sponsored by the National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP).
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New for Ogi Kids 2010 is a collection of
fashion-forward frames inspired by the colors of today’s high-energy
graphic design. The OK Series offers stylish options that cater to kids
and teens ages six to 16.
Posted: 8/16/2010
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PixelOptics has finalized a licensing agreement with
Aspex Eyewear under which Aspex is granted exclusive rights for 10
years to manufacture, market and sell PixelOptics’ emPower!
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REM Eyewear has added four fresh frames to their Pop Corn Eyewear collection.
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Safilo USA held a Giorgio Armani Eyewear retrospective
on July 29 at the Armani/5th Avenue store to kick off the launch of the
brand’s new “Frames of Life” advertising campaign for The New Optical
Collection.
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Today’s consumer is motivated differently. Retailers and
brands, who until recently had a clear sense of who their customers
were and how, when, why and at what prices they bought, find themselves
in a new world where all of these variables are in constant flux.
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Viva International Group has introduced the
Harley-Davidson Wild Child Optical Collection which captures the spirit
of the Harley-Davidson brand while being designed to fit the adventurous
lifestyle of today’s tween.
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Viva International Group has announced the
relocation of their New York City sun showroom at 185 Madison Avenue on
the 15th floor.