By Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—Ahead of Pride Month in June, seven
CFDA eyewear designers are uniting to launch the third annual edCFDA Pride Eyewear Initiative. The designers Blake Kuwahara (Blake Kuwahara Eyewear), Christian Roth (Christian Roth Eyewear), Gai Gherardi and Barbara McReynolds (l.a.Eyeworks), Jeff Press (PRESS), Patty Perreira (Barton Perreira), Selima Salaun (Selima Optique) and Stirling Barrett (KREWE), will each offer a limited edition sunglass design, with a portion of the proceeds collectively benefiting Bring Change to Mind. The designs were debuted at
The Loft Eyewear Show in New York on March 14, 2024.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:15 AM
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—
Now Optics, parent company of eyecare retail brand
Stanton Optical, has announced its partnership with Scout Onward, a leading athlete search agency, to recruit talented executive team members from sporting backgrounds. This partnership is supported by growing recruitment trends that show many former student and elite athletes finding success in business leadership and entrepreneurship, Now Optics said in a release. Athletes’ skills, including the ability to work in teams, a strong work ethic and collaborative principles contribute to this success.
By Staff
Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:24 AM
LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—
Marcolin recently announced that it has obtained gender equality certification issued by the certification bodies accredited with
Accredia (pursuant to EC Regulation 765/2008), which operate based on the UNI/PdR 125:2022 guidelines.
By Staff
Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:15 AM
CARLSBAD, Calif.—Luxury eyewear brand
Serengeti has announced a number of new key hires following the company’s recent move to Carlsbad, Calif., from Lyon, France. Executives in the areas of marketing, creative direction and product development will lead the company’s innovation at Serengeti’s new North American headquarters. Serengeti is part of the
Bollé Brands stable of brands and will now operate all global brand functions out of Bollé Brands’ North American office.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—Premium sunglass company
Revo has opened its first U.S. brick-and-mortar retail store this month in Manhattan’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood. The retail showroom is located at 436 West Broadway, one of the city's well-known shopping areas.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:24 AM
PADUA and MILAN, Italy—
Safilo Group and
Missoni have announced the renewal of their global licensing agreement for Missoni brand eyewear until the end of 2029.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:21 AM
LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—
Marcolin and
Skechers U.S.A. Inc., have announced the renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Skechers sunglasses, eyeglasses and kids’ eyewear.
By Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024 12:21 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France and MILAN, Italy—
EssilorLuxottica and
Dolce&Gabbana have announced the early renewal of their licensing agreement for the development, production and worldwide distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses under the Dolce&Gabbana brand.
By Staff
Friday, March 8, 2024 12:18 AM
GLEN COVE, N.Y.—
Villa Eyewear has announced that it took over the distribution of
Woodys Eyewear in the U.S. as of Feb. 1, 2024. This partnership represents a significant development for Villa Eyewear’s presence in the U.S. market.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:33 AM
SABAE, Japan—Eyewear manufacturer
Charmant Group has announced the appointment of Koji Horikawa to the role of president and CEO. Previously executive managing director, Horikawa was approved as the new president and chief executive officer by the shareholder meeting on February 29, 2024. Horikawa is the son of Kaoru Horikawa, founder of Charmant Group. Horikawa began his career in Charmant’s Japanese domestic division 34 years ago, and played a pivotal role in overseeing Chinese manufacturing divisions and product planning while working in China and Hong Kong.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—The
LOFT Eyewear Shows has announced its New York event for 2024. Scheduled for March 14 through 17 at the Hudson Mercantile event space in New York City, this year’s show will once again present two floors of independent eyewear designers.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:18 AM
LONDON—
100% Optical returned to the ExCeL London from February 24 through 26 of this year with record-breaking registration and 11,725 attendees—a 10 percent year-on-year increase over its previous record attendance. The three-day show featured exhibitor launches, an education program with more than 100 hours of free continuing professional development (CPD) content, catwalk shows, the annual Love Eyewear awards, the 100% Optical & Royal College of Arts annual student eyewear competition, and dedicated areas for contact lenses, independent designers and ophthalmology, which made its debut as a co-located show. This was the 10th anniversary edition of 100% Optical, which is the UK’s largest optical show.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:15 AM
NOVATO, Calif.—
Zenni Optical has announced its partnership with
the*gamehers, the first and largest media platform and social networking community of women and femme-identifying gamers. The partnership launched at the the*gamehers Awards on March 1, 2024, and will integrate eye health education throughout the*gamehers’ yearly initiatives, including Safe Space Streaming Lounges, Pink Pixels programming, and ambassador programs for the brand, the*gamehers guardians, and collegiate squads.
By Staff
Friday, March 1, 2024 12:24 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) yesterday announced the financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended Jan. 31, 2024. Overall, revenue increased 9 percent year-over-year to $931.6 million; CooperVision (CVI) revenue was up 7 percent to $621.5 million, and CooperSurgical (CSI) revenue was up 12 percent to $310.1 million. Al White, Cooper’s president and CEO, said, “We're off to an outstanding start this fiscal year. We delivered record quarterly revenues in Q1 with contact lenses growing solidly and fertility posting its 13th consecutive quarter of double-digit organic growth.
By Staff
Friday, March 1, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
EYECONS Agency is announcing an exclusive partnership with Soho Works, a members-only workspace by
Soho House NYC. This collaboration will bring together expertise from both entities for an eyewear panel and product showcase event.