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December 12, 2019December 11, 2019

Ben Mulroney is CNIB Brand Ambassador

The CNIB Foundation is working to create an inclusive world where people with sight loss have unlimited opportunities. This change doesn’t happen unless voices are raised and barriers to inclusion are brought down.

To help CNIB do that, they need to connect with audiences from coast to coast to coast. As a proudly Canadian organization, there’s no better way to reach those audiences than by welcoming a quintessentially Canadian icon to champion our cause.

To that end, the CNIB Foundation announces that Ben Mulroney is their new brand ambassador.

About Ben

Ben Mulroney has been working in television and radio for over 19 years: from the chatroom, to Canadian Idol and etalk, he has become a familiar face across Canada and the United States. Over the years, Ben has interviewed the biggest and brightest stars of film, fashion, music, and television from around the world. Ben is the co-host of CTV’s Your Morning seen across Canada as well as etalk and you can often find him on the red carpet at the entertainment industry’s greatest events including The Oscars®, The Golden Globes® and the Juno Awards.

Source: CNIB

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

FYidoctors Grows to 40 Locations in Ontario

FYidoctors announced Muskoka Vision as the latest clinic to join the company. This addition marks the company’s 40th location in Ontario.

Established in 2010, Muskoka Vision is a full-service vision centre led by Dr. Colin Bowser which offers eye exams, contact lenses, and eye surgery co-management. Known to deliver comprehensive eye care and high-quality, affordable products, they look forward to continue serving the community from their current location only now under the FYidoctors banner.

“The addition of Muskoka Vision to the FYidoctors family is a milestone for us, as not only does this mark our first location in the Muskoka area, but also the 40th FYidoctors location in Ontario,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors. “Entering new regions and enhancing the lives of its residents is always an exciting task and we are delighted to do so in this instance with Dr. Bowser and his team.”

Dr. Bowser added that the decision to join FYidoctors was one which made a lot of sense to the needs and expectations of existing Muskoka Vision clients.

“The client base we’ve built in the Muskoka area has come to expect exceptional eye care and, by joining FYidoctors, we’ll be able to maintain that and provide the added benefits that come with an FYidoctors clinic,” said Dr. Bowser. “We’ve always taken pride in the experience we provide our patients and are excited to enhance that through this move.”

Muskoka Vision will now have access to the Internal Freeform technology that produces high-quality lenses from FYidoctors’ ophthalmic laboratory in Delta, B.C., in addition to a variety of support and a wide range of designer frames.

Source: FYidoctors

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

Transitions Announces 2019 Transitions Innovation Award Finalists

Transitions Optical has named the finalists for its annual Transitions Innovation Awards program, which recognizes both individuals and companies for their innovative efforts to support the Transitions^® brand over the past year. The finalists will be honored during Transitions Academy, February 2-5, 2020, where the winners will be announced.

2019 Transitions Brand Ambassador

The Transitions Brand Ambassador award celebrates an individual who best showcases their dedication to be an influential advocate of the Transitions brand. The 2019 finalists include:

Edward C. August, Professor – CUNY, MBA, ABOM, and President of August Enterprises (Cranford, New Jersey)
Daniel Brunson, Optician – Hicks Brunson Eyewear (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Jennifer Chinn, O.D. – Dr. Chinn’s Vision Care (San Diego, California)
Roxanne Fermin, O.D. – Priority Vision Optometry (Los Angeles, California)

Canadian Eyecare Practice of the Year

The Canadian Eyecare Practice of the Year title recognizes independent eyecare practices in Canada that are actively promoting healthy sight to their patients and within their local communities, and who have demonstrated excellence in supporting the Transitions brand. The 2019 finalists include:

Eye Station Optical (Richmond, British Columbia)
LOPTICIEN.CA (Rosemère, Quebec)
Vision Care Centre (Scarborough, Ontario)

Canadian Retailer of the Year

The Canadian Retailer of the Year title is awarded to a retailer in Canada for actively supporting the Transitions brand and demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities. The 2019 finalists include:

Best in Marketing

Best in Marketing honors an individual or company for their creative and strategic marketing tactics to effectively promote the Transitions brand or Transitions family of products among customers or within their communities. The 2019 finalists include:

Best in Training

The Best in Training award celebrates an individual, company or educator that has shown creativity in developing or offering training and education opportunities that include dispensing photochromic lenses, the Transitions brand or Transitions family of products. The 2019 finalists include:

Click HERE for the full press release.

December 10, 2019October 18, 2019

Carbon Fiber and Natural Wood: A Creative Combination

Jean-François Rey launches new models to premier at SILMO Paris 2019.
CarbonWood frames are technically exceptional, made by way of the extremely thin carbon fibers with natural wood. The natural hues of wenge, sental wood or cedar are combined with the electric colours of carbon. The models feature a FLEX hinge, impeccable finishes, extreme lightness, fine matte polishing and neat stylistic details.
Photo: JF2861 9545

Distributed by Maison Jean-François Rey: www.jfrey.fr

December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

Safilo and Marc Jacobs Renew Licensing Agreement

Safilo and world-renowned designer Marc Jacobs announce the early renewal of their licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded optical frames and sunglasses collections. The new agreement will now run until December 31st, 2026.

The renewal of this partnership, that has reached its 15th year of collaboration, further strengthens Safilo’s portfolio in the contemporary segment, while extending the positioning of the brand in the luxury segment with the launch of the Marc Jacob’s Runway eyewear collection which will hit the market in January 2021.

Click HERE for the press release.

Ben Mulroney is CNIB Brand Ambassador

FYidoctors Grows to 40 Locations in Ontario

Transitions Announces 2019 Transitions Innovation Award Finalists

Carbon Fiber and Natural Wood: A Creative Combination

Safilo and Marc Jacobs Renew Licensing Agreement

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