Tommy Hilfiger’s TH 1660/s unisex frame fuses the iconic cat-eye style with contemporary coloured lenses. Featuring a lightweight metal frame with a double bridge, and thin arrow-shaped temples embellished with a red, white and blue rubber detail on one side. Colour combinations include: pink/gold frames with pink lenses; dark ruthenium frames with gray lenses; palladium/light blue frames with blue lenses; and ruthenium/light blue frames with green lenses.
Distibuted by Safilo: www.safilo.com
Essilor has created a new prestigious and highly selective program – Essilor Base-of-Pyramid Fellowship (EBoP) to give talented young people the opportunity to collaborate with Essilor in developing projects that have a social impact in underprivileged communities.
Passionate and dynamic individuals will spend six months in developing communities at the base of the global economic pyramid. They will gain first-hand experience of inclusive business and philanthropic activities and develop an intimate understanding of local conditions.
Through this program, EBoP Fellows will help Essilor grow its impact in developing markets and expand its support for underserved communities around the world, while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Project areas will span across areas such as piloting and optimizing new and existing inclusive business models, formulating market entry strategies, developing communications and merchandising solutions, conducting research and impact studies, developing human resources strategies and enhancing the supply chain of our inclusive business.
The pilot run of the EBoP Fellowship is expected to take place in early 2019, with possible postings in markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
For more information about the EBoP Fellowship, click here.
Source: Essilor
Vision Expo has announced the first-ever “7 Days of Giveaways” holiday contest. In collaboration with various merchandise and exhibiting companies, Vision Expo will reveal a new giveaway item on Instagram for seven days beginning on Dec. 5.
The week of giveaways will feature frames, as well as eye-related and eye-inspired items available for participants to win. To enter the contest, individuals must follow both the participating company and Vision Expo on Instagram then post a comment on the image based on the rules for the day. Winners will be announced by 10 a.m. EST the following day.
To stay up-to-date on all Vision Expo giveaways and news, follow along on Vision Expo’s social media channels, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Plan “B” Eyewear, exclusive North American distributors of Nano Vista children’s eyewear, announces the arrival of a new product offering within the Nano Vista family of brands. Nano Cool is built to meet the high-fashion children’s eyewear market. Each frame is constructed with a spring hinge and is built from high density or natural acetate which creates a thinner, lighter, more flexible frame. Each frame offers a vibrant selection of colours and comes with a temple tip strap for added security. Available in eye sizes from 43 up to 49 and comes with a three-year unconditional warranty.
The Vision Council’s 2019 Executive Summit lineup is rounding out with the announcement of George Blankenship, former executive at Apple Computer, Tesla Motors and GAP Inc., as the keynote speaker. With three decades of experience in international strategy, retail and real estate, Blankenship is best known for his growth strategies focused on customer experience, implemented in his work with such notable and impactful companies. As the greater vision and vision care industry continues to evolve and expand, Blankenship will offer a unique perspective on how organizations within the industry can adapt to an ever-changing marketplace.
The ever-growing industry aims to encourage individuals to prioritize their eye health, promoting eye exams, increasing eyewear sales, and improving customer experience. Blankenship will spotlight the tools and mentality needed to meaningfully redefine customer experience, and furthermore how to acquire these within your own business. His strong background in leadership, business and creating a positive customer experience, coupled with his high-energy delivery, ensures a valuable presentation for all.
The Executive Summit, to be held Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2019, at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida, is themed “Contagious Leadership – Strategies for Cultivating People While Producing Business Results,” and promises to be an exclusive event filled with executive-level networking, leadership development and lessons from industry leaders on the latest economic trends and business strategies.
For complete Executive Summit details and to register please visit thevisioncouncil.org/executivesummit.
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