By Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 12:18 AM
PARIS—
Silmo 2024 organizers are preparing for this year’s edition, which will feature over 900 exhibitors and 1,500 brands from 144 countries, according to an announcement from show organizers.
By Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024 12:21 AM
LONGARONE, Italy—De Rigo Group S.p.A. announced on Friday changes in its North American leadership. Alessandro Baronti, who has served as president of
De Rigo Rem for the past six and a half years, will leave the organization at the end of July. On July 8, Jeff Fitzhugh will step into the role of president of De Rigo Rem.
By Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024 12:15 AM
PADUA—Safilo S.p.A., a subsidiary of
Safilo Group S.p.A., has announced that, as per the authorization granted by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 24, 2024, it has engaged Kepler Cheuvreux, as a qualified third-party broker, to launch the Safilo Group S.p.A. share (the “Shares”) purchase program.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:18 AM
LONDON and NEW YORK—After over a decade at 110 Mercer Street in Manhattan, British eyewear brand
Cutler and Gross has opened a new, larger store at 71 Mercer Street, according to an announcement from the company.
By Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—
Tura, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear, has announced a new collaboration with
Inspecs USA, which is part of Inspecs Group, a high-performing, globally aligned eyewear company.
By Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024 12:21 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—
Kenmark Eyewear has announced the renewal of its exclusive license agreement to develop, produce and distribute eyewear for the
Original Penguin brand.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:24 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France and MILAN—
EssilorLuxottica and
Diesel have announced an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Diesel eyewear. This agreement is effective immediately until December 31, 2029, with an automatic renewal option of an additional five years.
By Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:21 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Optometry Student Challenge, presented by
ABB Optical Group, one of the largest independent providers of optical products, services and business solutions in the eyecare industry.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. and French luxury brand
Longchamp announced today the multi-year renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:21 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—
EssilorLuxottica has announced the implementation of an innovative project near Pescara, Italy which involves the recovery and reconversion of industrial land surrounding the site of Barberini, a world-class optical glass lens manufacturer.
By Staff
Monday, June 10, 2024 12:24 AM
MONTREAL—
WestGroupe, a leading optical company headquartered in Montreal, has announced the expansion of its North American sales force to accommodate the upcoming additions of AllSaints, Nano and BFlex to its brand portfolio. In Canada, this new division will work alongside the existing Western and Wescan divisions, according to the announcement. WestGroupe said it will create a new two-division structure in the U.S. The brands within this new structure will enjoy the same discount levels and sales programs as WestGroupe’s existing brands, the company said.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:21 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—
Anagram, a software solutions company that helps ECPs to better support patients through assistance with vision insurance, lab ordering and administrative tasks, has announced the appointment of Shane Shepherd as the new head of revenue cycle management.
By Staff
Friday, May 31, 2024 12:18 AM
PHOENIX—American fashion designer
Alexander Julian and
Eyewear by R.O.I. have announced that they are extending their licensing agreement through 2028.
By Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:15 AM
LONGARONE, Italy—The
De Rigo Group and fashion house
Zadig&Voltaire have announced the renewal of the worldwide exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames.