BUSINESS: Retailers http://www.visionmonday.com/rss/business/retailers/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:19:12 -0400 CFDA Eyewear Designers Launch 2024 Pride Collection at The Loft, Proceeds to Benefit Bring Change to Mind http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/cfda-eyewear-designers-launch-2024-pride-collection-at-the-loft-proceeds-to-benefit-bring-change-to-mind/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 NEW YORK—Ahead of Pride Month in June, seven <a href="https://cfda.com/" target="_blank">CFDA</a> 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 <a href="https://lofteyewearshow.com/" target="_blank">The Loft Eyewear Show</a> in New York on March 14, 2024. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/cfda-eyewear-designers-launch-2024-pride-collection-at-the-loft-proceeds-to-benefit-bring-change-to-mind/ Now Optics Partners With Scout Onward to Recruit Next Generation of Executive Talent http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/now-optics-partners-with-scout-onward-to-recruit-next-generation-of-executive-talent/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—<a href="https://nowoptics.com/" target="_blank">Now Optics</a>, parent company of eyecare retail brand <a href="https://www.stantonoptical.com/" target="_blank">Stanton Optical</a>, 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. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/now-optics-partners-with-scout-onward-to-recruit-next-generation-of-executive-talent/ Marcolin Obtains the Gender Equality Certification http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/marcolin-obtains-the-gender-equality-certification/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—<a href="https://www.marcolin.com/en/" target="_blank">Marcolin</a> recently announced that it has obtained gender equality certification issued by the certification bodies accredited with <a href="https://www.accredia.it/en/" target="_blank">Accredia</a> (pursuant to EC Regulation 765/2008), which operate based on the UNI/PdR 125:2022 guidelines. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/marcolin-obtains-the-gender-equality-certification/ Serengeti Eyewear Announces New Key Hires in North America http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/serengeti-eyewear-announces-new-key-hires-in-north-america/ Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0400 CARLSBAD, Calif.—Luxury eyewear brand <a href="https://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/us/" target="_blank">Serengeti</a> 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 <a href="https://www.bolle.com/us/bolle_brands.html" target="_blank">Bollé Brands</a> stable of brands and will now operate all global brand functions out of Bollé Brands’ North American office. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/serengeti-eyewear-announces-new-key-hires-in-north-america/ Revo Opens Sunglass Store in SoHo District http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/revo-opens-sunglass-store-in-soho-district/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:27:00 -0400 NEW YORK—Premium sunglass company <a href="https://revo.com/" target="_blank">Revo</a> 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. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/revo-opens-sunglass-store-in-soho-district/ Safilo and Missoni Announce Multi-Year Renewal of Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/safilo-and-missoni-announce-multiyear-renewal-of-global-eyewear-licensing-agreement/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:24:00 -0400 PADUA and MILAN, Italy—<a href="https://www.safilogroup.com/en" target="_blank">Safilo Group</a> and <a href="https://www.missoni.com/en-us/" target="_blank">Missoni</a> have announced the renewal of their global licensing agreement for Missoni brand eyewear until the end of 2029. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/safilo-and-missoni-announce-multiyear-renewal-of-global-eyewear-licensing-agreement/ Marcolin and Skechers Renew Eyewear Licensing Agreement Through 2030 http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/marcolin-and-skechers-renew-eyewear-licensing-agreement-through-2030/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—<a href="https://www.marcolin.com/en/" target="_blank">Marcolin</a> and <a href="https://www.skechers.com/" target="_blank">Skechers U.S.A. Inc.</a>, have announced the renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Skechers sunglasses, eyeglasses and kids’ eyewear. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/marcolin-and-skechers-renew-eyewear-licensing-agreement-through-2030/ EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana Announce 16-Year Licensing Renewal http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/essilorluxottica-and-dolceandgabbana-announce-16year-licensing-renewal/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:21:00 -0400 CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France and MILAN, Italy—<a href="https://www.essilorluxottica.com/en/" target="_blank">EssilorLuxottica</a> and <a href="https://www.dolcegabbana.com/en-us/" target="_blank">Dolce&Gabbana</a> 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. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/essilorluxottica-and-dolceandgabbana-announce-16year-licensing-renewal/ Villa Eyewear Takes on U.S. Distribution for Woodys Eyewear http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/villa-eyewear-takes-on-us-distribution-for-woodys-eyewear/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:18:00 -0400 GLEN COVE, N.Y.—<a href="https://villaeyewear.com/" target="_blank">Villa Eyewear</a> has announced that it took over the distribution of <a href="https://woodyseyewear.com/en/" target="_blank">Woodys Eyewear</a> 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. http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/villa-eyewear-takes-on-us-distribution-for-woodys-eyewear/ Charmant Group Names Koji Horikawa President and CEO http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/charmant-group-names-koji-horikawa-president-and-ceo/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:33:00 -0400 SABAE, Japan—Eyewear manufacturer <a href="https://www.charmant.com/us/home" target="_blank">Charmant Group</a> 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. http://www.visionmonday.com/people/article/charmant-group-names-koji-horikawa-president-and-ceo/