EssilorLuxottica announces the closing of its acquisition of U.S. based lab network Walman Optical, a leading lab partner to vision care practices around the country. First announced in March 2021, the acquisition will draw on EssilorLuxottica’s focus on product and service innovation to create growth opportunities for Walman Optical.
Source: EssilorLuxottica
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EssilorLuxottica, GrandVision and Vision Group, one of the largest distribution networks for Italian opticians and a retail player under the VisionOttica banner, announced that the companies have completed the transaction for Vision Group to acquire the VistaSì chain in Italy, including the brand and all the 99 stores, and 75 GrandVision stores in the country.
This follows the commitments agreed upon with the European Commission on March 23, 2021, as part of the acquisition of GrandVision by EssilorLuxottica. EssilorLuxottica, GrandVision and Vision Group confirm that European Commission has approved the transaction.
Source: EssilorLuxottica
Optik Magazine is pleased to introduce RendezVue™ a new virtual meeting place to network, collaborate and socialize for the eyewear and eye care industry.
RendezVue is a powerful interactive platform that facilitates informal and formal meetings and networking events. Attendees will be able to engage in real time video and text chat with other attendees in small or large groups as they choose, reconnecting with industry colleagues or make new connections.
Even while physical events begin to return, Optik Publisher, David Pietrobon, believes that virtual meetings have proven their value and will continue to find an important place in the business and social landscape of the eyecare industry.
“The benefits of virtual meetings are undeniable. They expand our possibilities to network, they reduce costs and environmental impact, and can be enriching experiences bringing new connections that would otherwise not be possible”, says Pietrobon.
RendezVue Makes Debut with Seneca College Trade Fair
The new RendezVue virtual networking platform will make its debut by hosting the annual SENECA Opticianry College Trade Fair Monday, March 14th. Over 200 student attendees and 30 exhibitors are expected.
The attendees will be able to interact with suppliers in small group table settings ask questions of company representatives and explore the sponsors’ offerings through convenient connections to their digital assets.
Suppliers who wish to participate in the SENECA Trade Fair can contact Maliha at RendezVue@VuePointids.com.
RendezVue – Informal and Social
The concept of RendezVue is to facilitate industry collaboration in a comfortable easy to use setting. As such RendezVue events will be informal; focused on networking, learning and socializing with short presentation times made available for event hosts. Part of the concept is to provide incentive prizes for attendees and make the events fun and engaging.
Do you Provide Services or Products to ECPs?
RendezVue will hold a limited series of events over the course of 2022. Event sponsors will be provided an opportunity to host an event and provide a short presentation of their services/products within the event. Interested event sponsors can reach out to admin@vuepoint.ca for details.
Suppliers interested in leveraging the new RendezVue Platform may as either sponsors or event hosts can contact Admin@vuepoint.ca for availability and details.
In 2020, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) received a $75,000 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. With this funding, the CNIB was able to support participants in their goals to get active through a pilot project called EmpowerPlay.
“Congratulations to the CNIB on receiving this OTF grant,” said Don Valley West MPP Kathleen Wynne. “This funding has changed people’s lives, allowing them to take part in their communities more completely.”
This pilot project aimed to test a goal-focused, process-driven approach to increasing physical activity among the sight loss community. Select participants in Ontario who wanted to make positive changes to their physical activity and lifestyle were invited to take part in the program. During the program, the group was able to participate in recreational events, and received coaching and other forms of personalized support to help them reach their physical activity goals.
“I joined EmpowerPlay to not only play basketball again but to change my life. I gained the tools and resources to reclaim a past love. In eight months…I have gone from being overweight and inactive to fit and healthy due in large to my participation in this program,” says Ian Masterman, EmpowerPlay participant.
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Learn More Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists is marking Vision Health Month with its GetEyeWise campaign, encouraging Canadians to make regular comprehensive eye exams part of their health routine.
Read more SILMO Paris says its 2026 edition will bring together international exhibitors, brands, and industry stakeholders as the optical sector continues to evolve through innovation and changing market dynamics.
Read more Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Read more SightGlass Vision has released 24-month clinical data showing that its DOT lenses reduced myopia progression by more than 1.00 diopter on average in young Chinese children.
Learn More Ming’s Optical has been named the exclusive Canadian optical industry distributor for Rokid smart glasses, introducing AI smart glasses with in-lens display technology to the Canadian market.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists is marking Vision Health Month with its GetEyeWise campaign, encouraging Canadians to make regular comprehensive eye exams part of their health routine.
Read more SILMO Paris says its 2026 edition will bring together international exhibitors, brands, and industry stakeholders as the optical sector continues to evolve through innovation and changing market dynamics.
Read more Explore the challenges of managing multiple optometry practices across provinces. Learn strategies for financial oversight, delegating to trusted teams, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
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