By Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021 12:21 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—
Topcon Healthcare, a provider of medical devices and software solutions for the global eyecare community, on Friday announced the appointment of several new members to the U.S. executive team, as well as the promotion of key employees.
By Staff
Monday, August 2, 2021 12:18 AM
PADOVA, Italy—The Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of
Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFLG.MI), convened its extraordinary shareholders' meeting late last week, which resolved to increase the share capital, for consideration and divisibly, up to a maximum amount of €135 million, including any share premium, through the issue of new ordinary shares.
By Staff
Friday, July 30, 2021 12:18 AM
SUN VALLEY, Calif. and MILAN—
De Rigo Group has announced that
Lozza, which is the longest-standing Italian eyewear brand and is owned by De Rigo Group, has officially been added to the special register of historic Italian brands.
By Staff
Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:18 AM
PADUA, Italy and SAN DIEGO, Calif.—
Blenders Eyewear, part of
Safilo Group, is taking a further step in its international growth and development projects.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Vontélle Eyewear has announced a partnership with
ViacomCBS Consumer Products for a children’s eyewear line themed around popular Nickelodeon characters.
By Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021 12:27 AM
PARIS—The
French Competition Authority (FCA) issued a statement yesterday stating that it sanctioned
Luxottica,
LVMH and other brands for having imposed retail prices on opticians and forbidding product sales online.
By Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021 12:18 AM
WATERFORD, Ireland—
Bausch + Lomb this week announced plans to invest €90 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Waterford facility in Ireland. The investment is expected to generate 130 additional jobs when production commences in 2023 and will provide the Waterford facility with additional capacity to meet expected demand for its Biotrue ONEday range of contact lenses, B+L said in the announcement. The investment will further strengthen the Waterford plant’s position in supporting Bausch + Lomb’s efforts to increase market share in the contact lens market.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:21 AM
PADUA, Italy and TOKYO—On the occasion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, due to take place from July 23 through Aug. 8,
Safilo has announced it will exhibit its recycled plastic sunglasses made exclusively for The Ocean Cleanup at Casa Italia, the headquarters of the Italian National Olympic Committee.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 12:18 AM
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—
SEE Eyewear has partnered with comedian, actor and host Howie Mandel on a new capsule collection of handmade, Italian eyewear. The SEE x Howie Mandel collection officially launched in all 44 SEE stores and on the SEE website on July 20, with the tagline “This is Howie SEE.” This is SEE and Mandel’s second collaboration; the first collection launched in November 2020, as
reported by
VMAIL. Made up of both acetate, metal and combination styles, the collection features eight optical styles priced from $339 to $399.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:24 AM
EMERYVILLE, Calif. and NASHVILLE, Tenn.—
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a pharmaceutical company focusing on commercializing Avenova for the eyecare market, has partnered with ImprimisRx, one of the nation’s leading ophthalmology-focused pharmaceutical businesses, to promote prescription Avenova.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 12:18 AM
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—
Charmant Group and French fashion and lifestyle brand
Elle have announced the extension of their long-term collaboration by an additional five years.
By Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021 12:24 AM
PADUA and NEW YORK—
Safilo Group and
Carolina Herrera have announced a five-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Carolina Herrera branded eyewear.
By Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:24 AM
EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands—
Luxexcel announced its next generation manufacturing platform, Luxexcel VisionPlatform 7, which makes it possible for businesses to integrate prescription lenses into the production of smart glasses in their manufacturing facilities. The platform includes new features geared for manufacturing smart lenses that are lightweight, thinner and can be used in commercial frames similar to traditional eyeglasses.
By Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:18 AM
SAN RAMON, Calif.—As many eyecare practices look for more ways to connect with their sustainability-focused patients,
CooperVision has launched a digital marketing campaign called “Do One Better.”
By Staff
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 12:24 AM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and SANTA ANA, Calif.—
Johnson & Johnson Vision has named Dr. Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, to the newly created position of North America professional education lead, myopia, effective July 26.