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Marcolin Reports Increased Sales

Posted: 6/16/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN, Italy--The board of Marcolin S.p.A [MCL-IT] reported earlier this week that the company’s turnover for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 reached €56 million euros, a 4.4 percent increase, or a 7.8 percent increase at constant exchange rates, compared to €53.7 million euros in the previous year’s comparable period.

Orange 21/Spy Optic Reports Loss for Q1

Posted: 6/16/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CARLSBAD, Calif.--Orange 21 [ORNG-NASDAQ], maker of Spy Optic sunglasses and goggles, reported losses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, while net sales increased for the period.

Signature Launches Carmen Marc Valvo Eyewear

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--Signature Eyewear, Inc. has introduced the Carmen Marc Valvo Eyewear collection in collaboration with designer Carmen Marc Valvo.

Aoyama Unveils New Styles in Shiseido Collection

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
RONKONKOMA, N.Y.--Shiseido Eyewear by Aoyama Optical USA releases new optical styles for women.

Costa Del Mar Releases New Metal Sunglass Styles

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Costa Del Mar has designed three new combination metal shades featuring aggressive styling and edgy interpretations on classic navigator and aviator looks.

Kenmark Introduces New Designs to Thalia Girls Eyewear

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--The Kenmark Group has added four new styles into the Thalia Girls Eyewear collection for summer.

Viva Adds New Optical Groups to Catherine Deneuve Lunettes

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
SOMERVILLE, N.J.--Viva International Group presents two new optical groupings in the Catherine Deneuve Lunettes collection.

Marchon Signs Calvin Klein, ck Calvin Klein for Japan

Posted: 6/16/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK & TOKYO--Calvin Klein, Inc. (CKI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation [NYSE: PVH] has announced that Marchon Eyewear, Inc. will have the exclusive license to design, manufacture, and distribute both the Calvin Klein Collection and the ck Calvin Klein sun and ophthalmic eyewear lines in Japan as of Oct. 1, 2008, giving the eyewear company total global licenses for the brand.

’Give the Gift of Sight’ Launches First Consumer Eyewear Drive

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MASON, Ohio--This month, Luxottica Group’s Give the Gift of Sight global charitable foundation is asking consumers to help in its mission of providing free eye exams and eyewear to needy people by donating used eyeglasses.

Sàfilo Group Appoints Massimiliano Tabacchi Sole CEO;
Gottardi Retains Role as President/CEO of Sàfilo USA

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
PADOVA, Italy--Sàfilo Group S.p.A. has announced the appointment of the executive vice chairman, Massimiliano Tabacchi, to sole CEO of the company.

Sàfilo Unveils the Jimmy Choo Ophthalmic Collection

Posted: 5/19/2008 10:36 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Lacoste Offers Limited Edition Styles to Mark 75 Years

Posted: 5/19/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Shamir Launches New Aspheric/Atoric Back-Surfaced Lenses

Posted: 5/19/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

McGee Group Adds ‘Pure Fun’ to Vera Bradley Collection

Posted: 5/19/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Modo Bows Sun Collection for Spring/Summer ‘08

Posted: 5/19/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Viva Releases New Gant Styles for Both Men and Women

Posted: 5/19/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Zyloware Corp. Unveils Gloria by Gloria Vanderbilt Collection

Posted: 5/19/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

A&A Optical Launches Cruz Rimless

Posted: 5/19/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Ray-Ban RX Releases Titanium and Memory Metal Styles

Posted: 5/19/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Bows Juicy Girls Ophthalmic Line

Posted: 5/19/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Shamir Enhances Personalized PAL Line

Posted: 5/19/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Kenmark Adds New Designs to the Dana Buchman Vision Line

Posted: 5/19/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

High School Students Make Expo Visit

Posted: 5/19/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Alcon to Build Pharmaceutical Plant for Eyecare in Singapore

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Nouveau Eyewear Signs License With Umbro, Soccer Brand

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

People: May 19, 2008

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Robert Schubach, Former Head of Standard Optical, Dies at 90

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Group Adopts New Corporate Image, Logo

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Releases Q1 Results, Net Sales and Profit Down

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Zeiss and Chrome Hearts Partner on Product, Training

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

7EYE by Panoptx Switches to NXT Rx Sun Lenses

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

FGX International’s Net Income Up 14 Percent for 1Q ‘08

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Appoints New Executive Vice Chairman, Reconfirms Chairman, CEO

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

X-Cel to Distribute NXT Trivex

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Sàfilo Group Predicts 2008 Sales Gains of 4 to 5 Percent Sales Growth This Year

Posted: 4/29/2008 11:38 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Carolina Herrera and Base Curve Reveal New Spring Styles

Posted: 4/28/2008 5:18 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Vera Wang Introduces the 2008 Sun Collection

Posted: 4/28/2008 5:12 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Maui Jim Presents New Styles for ’08

Posted: 4/28/2008 5:06 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Marchon Bows New Michael Kors for Spring

Posted: 4/28/2008 4:52 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Christian Roth by Charmant Bows 2008 Sunglasses

Posted: 4/28/2008 4:47 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Continental Optical Imports Launches Precision Titanium

Posted: 4/28/2008 4:39 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Viva and Guess Release ‘Wild Passion’ and ‘Retro Mode’ Sun

Posted: 4/28/2008 4:27 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Eyewear Designs Signs Pact for Apple Bottoms

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

L’Amy America, Nina Ricci Enter Agreement

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Luxottica Signs License With Stella McCartney

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

REM and Converse Extend Licensing Agreement

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Signature Eyewear Renews the Hummer Eyegear License

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Brian R. Barns, Former Coburn and Seiko Executive, Dies at 67

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Julius Tart Dies at 93

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
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Scene & Heard  

A&R Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN, Italy--Automation & Robotics (A&R) hosted a gathering of over 100 people at the St. Paul Church Converso on Friday night during this year’s Mido to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary.

Accessories Council and Luxottica Support FIT’s Accessory Design Talent

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--The Accessories Council with Luxottica Group supported the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Seventh Annual Next Generation Awards last month. The Next Generation Awards are meant to recognize creativity and talent of future accessory designers.

Eye Care Associates Hosts Annual Expo in Raleigh, N.C.

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
RALEIGH, N.C.--Eye Care Associates, a 15-location practice celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, held its second annual Eye Care Expo for employees and patients at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree on May 19.

Giorgio Armani Eyewear Marks 20th Year And Launch of Special Editions

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
At Mido last month, the milestone of Armani’s 20th anniversary in the category was celebrated at the Armani/Prive salon here with international retailers, media and executives from Sàfilo S.p.A, Armani’s current licensing partner, on hand.


SAA/ESA Executives Mingle at Annual Mido Dinner

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN--A record crowd of sunwear executives from around the world turned out for the annual Mido cocktail party and dinner co-hosted by the Sunglass Association of America (SAA) and their colleagues at the European Sunglass Association (ESA). The SAA is now a new division of The Vision Council.

Students Receive High Honors

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--As part of the graduation ceremonies for George Westinghouse High School, a select group of vision care seniors at the school were the proud recipients of graduation awards from the school’s OPTICS Council members.

The Candie’s Foundation Holds 5th Annual ‘Event to Prevent’

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
NEW YORK--The Candie’s Foundation held their 2008 “Event to Prevent” 5th Annual Benefit Gala Wed., May 7 at Cipriani 42nd Street.

Amazing Race Winners at Expo East

Posted: 5/19/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Randy Jackson Visits the Ellen Show

Posted: 5/19/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Ilori Celebrates the Proenza Schouler Collection

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

NAVCP Conference Puts Spotlight on Managed Care

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Finola Hughes Promotes Varilux Crizal at Fashion Week

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:44 PM Volume Number: 22:5

Modo Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:34 PM Volume Number: 22:5

UJA Optical Division Honors Veteran OD Jerry Hayes

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:19 PM Volume Number: 22:5

OWA Honors De Long With Pleiades Award

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:10 PM Volume Number: 22:5

SUNY College of Optometry Honors Elias, Gangolli at N.Y. Gala

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:09 PM Volume Number: 22:5

A Night to Remember

Posted: 4/28/2008 11:15 AM Volume Number: 22:5
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Retailers  

Buying Group Revenues Give Emerging Vision Triple-Digit Gain in Q1

Posted: 6/16/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--With revenues from its two optical buying groups now representing more than 80 percent of its total revenues, Sterling Optical parent Emerging Vision (OTC BB: ISEE.OB) posted a 118.2 percent increase in revenues in this year’s first quarter.

Eye Care Associates Hosts Annual Expo in Raleigh, N.C.

Posted: 6/16/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:7
RALEIGH, N.C.--Eye Care Associates, a 15-location practice celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, held its second annual Eye Care Expo for employees and patients at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree on May 19.

Pearle Europe Parent HAL Holding Continues Expansion in U.K., Russia

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MONTE CARLO--Last month, HAL Holding’s GrandVision subsidiary acquired the G C Bateman Group, a U.K.-based optical retail chain that operates 75 stores. G C Bateman reported 2007 sales of approximately €22 million.

’Give the Gift of Sight’ Launches First Consumer Eyewear Drive

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MASON, Ohio--This month, Luxottica Group’s Give the Gift of Sight global charitable foundation is asking consumers to help in its mission of providing free eye exams and eyewear to needy people by donating used eyeglasses.

Luxottica Signs Franchise Deal for Sunglass Hut Stores in Thailand

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MILAN--Luxottica Group’s 1,970-unit Sunglass Hut chain will be expanding into Thailand through a newly signed franchise agreement with privately held international firm Diethelm Keller.

Ilori Celebrates the Proenza Schouler Collection

Posted: 5/19/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Luxottica Restructures Retail Brand Operations

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Pearle Europe Parent HAL Holding Optical Sales Rise

Posted: 4/29/2008 11:35 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Oliver Peoples Celebrates 20 Years

Posted: 4/29/2008 9:32 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Luxottica Signs License With Stella McCartney

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Luxury Optical Holdings to Acquire Three-Store Au Courant Opticians

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
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Laboratories  

PBA Joins Groups Opposing FDA Lens Impact Regs

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
Criticism of the Food and Drug Administration’s recently proposed changes to its lens impact testing guidelines received broader support when Prevent Blindness joined the opposition.

BPI Introduces Spark-Resistant Vent Hood

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
MIAMI--BPI is introducing the BPI Stainless Steel Spark Resistant Vent Hood (product code 15003). The hood is designed to help eliminate the odors associated with dyeing and neutralizing plastic lenses. It is spark resistant to reduce the number of ignition sources for chemicals that are used near or above their flash points.

Briot USA Offers Versatile, Affordable Finishing System

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CUMMING, Ga.--Briot USA is introducing the Silver Plus, a low-priced finishing system that offers multifunctional versatility. The Silver Plus is the newest addition to Briot’s all-in-one line of equipment which has built-in tracing, blocking and edging.

Saint-Gobain Intros Blocking Pad for Super-Hydrophobics

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
GRANVILLE, N.Y.--Saint-Gobain, based here, is introducing SecurEdge Plus, a new generation of blocking pads specially engineered for super-hydrophobic lenses.

VSP Legends 4.0 Adds Teflon Coating Facility

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
LEWISVILLE, Texas--VSP Legends 4.0 optical laboratory has opened an onsite Teflon lens coating facility here. The VSP-owned lab, located near Dallas, services private practice eye doctors throughout the U.S.

Bruce Sauer, Founding Manager, VSP Lab Dies at 69

Posted: 6/16/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Bruce Sauer, who founded VSP’s Sacramento-based laboratory, died of liver cancer on May 10. Sauer, 69, died peacefully at home in Sacramento accompanied by his wife Nicki and their sons, Christopher and Eric.

Carl Zeiss Vision, VSP Add Tri-City Optical to Its Lab Network

Posted: 6/16/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Carl Zeiss Vision has added Tri-City Optical to its network of U.S. laboratories. The company acquired the independently-owned Clearwater, Fla. wholesale lab in partnership with VSP Vision Care, with Carl Zeiss Vision as the majority shareholder. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Optical Services International Holds Winter Meeting

Posted: 5/19/2008 12:12 PM Volume Number: 22:6

COLA Hosts Annual Spring Meeting

Posted: 5/19/2008 11:56 AM Volume Number: 22:6

PALs Go Digital

Posted: 5/19/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:6

Cherry Optical Hosts 2008 What’s New University

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:52 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Robertson Optical Laboratories Marks 50th Anniversary

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:46 AM Volume Number: 22:5

OLA Releases 2008 Progressive Identifier Book

Posted: 4/29/2008 10:40 AM Volume Number: 22:5

Nikon Acquires Minority Stake in U.S. Rx Lab

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
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ECPs  

Industry Experts Take Pulse of Low Vision Care

Posted: 6/16/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:7
Experts from across the country gathered at the National Press Club here recently for The Vision Summit: Focus on Low Vision sponsored by the Better Vision Institute (BVI).

New Ga. Law Impacts Opticians There: Aug. 31 Deadline Set to Register as Apprentice

Posted: 6/17/2008 2:41 PM Volume Number: 22:7
ATLANTA—Earlier this month, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a bill into law that requires anyone wishing to apply to take the practical examination to be licensed as a dispensing optician based on experience to register as an apprentice with the state’s licensing board.