IRIS the Visual Group announces the partnership of Dr. Branwen Phillips, Optometrist in their location in Qualicum Beach, BC.

The Qualicum Beach IRIS location #626 has been a longstanding success on Vancouver Island for over 22 years, with the previous IRIS partner, the late Dr. Gerald Trees.

Dr. Branwen Phillips was born and raised on Vancouver Island. A passion for biological science took her eventually into Optometry and she graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2007.  In an event hosted by IRIS while she was at school, she once wrote that her career goal was to become a partner at an IRIS location. Fifteen years later that dream has come true.

The new IRIS partnership consists of co-ownership of shares in a BC registered corporation that holds the assets of the Qualicum Beach location only and operates as IRIS Optometrists Opticians. Dr. Phillips will receive dividends based on the profit of her location only and participate in the appreciation in value of her shares as it grows. 

Dr. Phillips looks forward to the next phase of her career as an IRIS partner with her well established team who prides itself on professionalism, fun and starting the day by cracking only the funniest ‘dad jokes’.

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Safilo Group announces that it has joined The Fashion Pact, a global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry (ready-to-wear, sport, lifestyle and luxury) including their suppliers and distributors, all committed to a common core of key environmental goals in three areas: stopping global warming, restoring biodiversity and protecting the oceans.

Becoming a signatory of The Fashion Pact is part of Safilo’s purpose-led strategy based on three sustainability pillars: planet, product, and people, and it represents a further step confirming the Group’s commitment to develop projects and initiatives that address the global challenges of tomorrow in the areas of Climate, Oceans and Biodiversity, as per The Fashion Pact mission and priorities.

“At Safilo we believe that the only meaningful business is the sustainable one” – stated Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group – “We are proud to enter The Fashion Pact and to collaborate with many outstanding companies to make a positive impact on society’.

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Etnia Barcelona once again collaborates with the artist Ignasi Monreal, for Volume 2 of its limited-edition capsule. OJO Vol. 2, just like Jade itself, is Yu. The glasses play with the fantasy notion of having an extra pair of eyes. One single version of the sunglasses in three distinct colours: lavender, water green and Havana.

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Transitions Optical in Canada has announced a new consumer contest in partnership with Golf Canada. The Transitions “Keep Your Eyes on the Ball” contest gives Canadian consumers the chance to enter to win over $5,000 in prizes, including a pair of Transitions lenses and a golf trip for four to Kananaskis in Alberta.

Consumers can simply enter the contest now through August 28, 2022 by completing the entry form at Kananaskismagicalexperience.com. The winner will be drawn at random from the contest participants and announced on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

“Golf is a great match for Transitions, especially since lighting conditions vary greatly on the golf course at all times of day,” said Arnaud Rajchenbach, marketing and sales manager, Transitions Optical Canada. “Whether in direct sunlight or shadows from trees, golf fans and amateur players alike appreciate Transitions ability to seamlessly adapt their level of tint to provide the best protection for comfort and enhanced vision on and off the course. We will also be able to share this with consumers at our Transitions booth during the CP Women PGA Golf Tournament in Ottawa, where visitors will be able to try the 12 Transitions lens colours, ask all their questions about Transitions lenses, and receive customized advice on Transitions.”

The winner of the contest will receive a gift certificate to the optical clinic of their choice that offers Transitions lenses to redeem for their prize pair. The trip to Kananaskis in Alberta includes airfare for four from a major Canadian airport to the golf destination, accommodations, a rental car if necessary, and two rounds of golf.

ECPs can visit Kananaskismagicalexperience.com for more information.

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