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Fashion Meets Cutting Edge Technology

CALVIN KLEIN relaunches the popular COLORTHIN eyewear collection. Made exclusively in Italy, these optical styles embody comfort with their use of lightweight materials and classic styles. These frames are for men and women who are seeking easy-to-wear, comfortable frames. Each design combines best-selling styles with rich colours available in both matte and crystal variations. The classic CALVIN KLEIN logo appears on both temples, while striping is etched onto the temple tips.

Featured model: CK19570

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Safilo and Toyota Powering Sustainable Mobility

To contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and promote a sustainable mobility, Safilo has started to renew its company car fleet in favor of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles.

The entry of the first cars with Full Hybrid technology is part of a more extensive program for the total conversion of Safilo’s vehicle fleet towards sustainable mobility: already in 2020, the Company plans to include around 100 new cars equipped with the most advanced Full Hybrid technology of the Toyota Group, gradually replacing the rest of the fleet in Italy and abroad.

The Toyota Group’s Full Hybrid Electric technology allows not only to reduce the consumption and emissions of climate-altering gases harmful to human health, but also guarantees the best possible compromise between engine efficiency, emissions and performance.

Safilo’s sustainable change towards mobility is part of an energy efficiency plan and a progressive reduction of the ecological footprint of all the Company’s activities, which has as its objective lower CO2 emissions, a reduction in polluting consumption and therefore also greater protection of the environment and health.

Click HERE for the full press release.

2020 OPTImum Retail Awards Finalists Feature Winnipeg Optical

Vision Expo announces the finalists for the third annual OPTImum Retail Award, which celebrates independent retailers by allowing them to showcase their products, stores, visions and stories to the optical industry. Applicants were asked to share their in-store innovations, individuality, culture, brand loyalty and technology usage.

The 2020 finalists are:

To determine the final winner, Vision Expo social media channels are now open for voting until March 9 to be factored into the judges’ scores. Vision Expo is encouraging the vision community to share their input and vote to help select the winner. To vote, as well as see the photos and stories of the finalists, click here.

The 2020 OPTImum Retail Award winner will be announced at Vision Expo East during the Independence @ The Creative Edge panel at The Bridge on Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

To register for Vision Expo East 2020, visit visionexpoeast.com and be sure to follow along on all of Vision Expo’s social media channels, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Essilor Supports Coronavirus Relief Efforts in China

From ensuring employees’ safety, to providing generous financial support and in-kind donations to support the Wuhan region as well as other areas in need, Essilor Group together with its partner entities have activated quickly to help address the outbreak.

The Group leveraged its global and local interconnected lab network to ensure full business continuity for customers worldwide; this includes the restarting of its domestic business production in China.

Throughout its 170-year history, the Group has had a legacy of helping local and global communities, as part of its mission of improving lives by improving sight.

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which originated in China, is alarming public health authorities across the world and has now spread to more than 25 countries. To further support the government in its strong and unprecedented response, Essilor has mobilized quickly to provide donations and support from across its businesses to help those impacted.

To help ensure that people who are on the frontlines of this public health crisis in China have adequate protection, Essilor has donated over 200,000 face and eye masks, protective goggles, and anti-fog goggle cloths.

Here’s a look at the Group’s efforts to date:

  1. Implemented key internal health and safety measures for its employees
  2. Over 200,000 masks, protective goggles and supplies have been donated to front-line respondents including local police forces, custom officers and healthcare workers
  3. Leveraged its global network of laboratories and plants to ensure full business continuity for its customers worldwide

“Essilor takes this situation very seriously and is committed to doing what it can to support the efforts of the Chinese government and local authorities. I am extremely proud of the response and the outpouring of support from Essilor employees which have been both exemplary and heartening. Our heart is with the people of Wuhan and other parts of China, as well as our employees who are confined at home in Hubei because of the situation. We truly recognize the efforts and commitment of our teams in China and worldwide in handling the situation and their work going forward,” said Arnaud Ribadeau Dumas, CEO of Essilor Greater China and Global Instruments Division.

Click HERE for the full press release.

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