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Nike Releases New KD Signature Collection

New for 2017, basketball superstar and two-time gold medalist Kevin Durant is teaming up with Nike Vision for the third iteration of the collaborative line of optical eyewear. The new KD Signature Collection will feature three adult and three kid’s styles in a variety of stylish shapes, colours options and patterns worn and inspired by Kevin Durant himself.

NIKE 3KD

This youth style will feature a customized acetate frame design, coupled with spring hinges for comfort and durability. A modified version of the adult NIKE 3KD, this style is available in Matte Black and Crystal Clear.

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Gole Eyeworks Joins FYidoctors

Calgary, AB – FYidoctors announces that Gole Eyeworks has joined FYidoctors as of November 28, 2016. Gole Eyeworks is a long-standing practice with two locations serving the communities of Newmarket and Arthur, Ontario. FYidoctors is proud to welcome the expertise of Drs. Robert Gole, Najma Uddin, Michael Hinch and their staff to the FYidoctors team.

This acquisition highlights FYidoctors’ commitment to providing quality patient care while focusing on technology and innovation. The team at Gole Eyeworks is on the forefront of contact lens technology and the treatment of dry eyes. Equipped with the latest frames and diagnostic equipment, this partnership further solidifies FYidoctors’ footprint in Ontario and demonstrates ongoing commitment to growth in Canada’s eastern provinces.

Two Alberta Practices Join FYidoctors

City Focus Optometry in Calgary, Airdrie Specs Optometry and Carstairs Specs Optometry have been acquired by FYidoctors, according to announcements last week.

Specs Optometry has two locations which have served in the communities of Carstairs and Airdrie in Alberta for over 20 years. Drs. Ali Moradian, Andrew Denson, Marie-Josee Laflamme, Patrick O’Brien and Karen Pinchak will join FYidoctors.

“There is a bit of nostalgia in welcoming Dr. Andrew Denson, Dr. Ali Moradian and their team of doctors and staff from Airdrie and Carstairs to FYidoctors. I personally practiced in the very location Dr. Denson first began his practice in Airdrie and made frequent trips to Carstairs,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, President and CEO of FYidoctors. “It is amazing how these communities have grown and how successful these two clinics have become. These are entrepreneurial doctors who have made a name for themselves in the community and I am very proud to have them on our team.”

Also joining FYidoctors are Dr. Laurie Dodds, Dr. Jill Bridges, Dr. Annie Drouin, Dr. Lori Lukey and the staff from City Focus Optometry, a longstanding practice in downtown Calgary.

“I am very pleased to add to our Calgary footprint with the addition of Drs. Laurie Dodds, Jill Bridges, Annie Drouin, and Lori Lukey from City Focus Optometry,” said Alan Ulsifer. “Despite the economic downturn, these doctors have continued to grow their practice and patient base because of their patient-first approach. Our Brand continues to grow in Calgary and across the country and I am very proud to add City Focus to our team.”

New Appointment at New Look Vision Group

New Look nominationNew Look Vision Group welcomes within its team Mr. Antoine Valette as Production Manager for our central laboratory in Montreal.

Over the last ten years, as a production system and industrial maintenance engineer, M. Valette was able to develop expertise in the optical field within the Essilor and Nikon groups. During the last five years, he was a senior manager for the eight Nikon laboratories in North America.

Mr. Valette is recognized for his strong analytical mind, his ability to solve problems, his communication and mobilization skills as well as his team spirit.

He will be responsible for planning, coordinating, directing and controlling the production activities in order to meet the New Look Vision Group short and mid-term performance, development, and efficiency objectives.

The New Look Vision Group network includes 230 stores and over 700 optical professionals throughout Canada.

To read full press release, click HERE.

Luxottica Group Net Sales Up 5.2% in 2017 Q1

Luxottica Group’s first quarter net sales were up 5.2% to Euro 2,384 million, and stockholders at the annual general meeting approved the 2016 financial statements and an ordinary dividend of Euro 0.92 per share, +3.4% versus the ordinary dividend paid in 2016.

The wholesale division’s net sales were up 2.5% to Euro 958 million, while retail sales were up 7.1% to Euro 1,426 million.

Luxottica credits Europe and Latin America, and the strong performance of the Ray-Ban brand and new Ray-Ban stores in China and the United States.

On the retail side, Luxottica Group credits growth in optical retail in China and Australia, the Sunglass Hut in Europe and Latin America, and the consolidation of Salmoiraghi & Viganò’s net sales.

“We close the first quarter of the year with results we consider to be particularly positive as the distribution approach focused on quality sales growth has led to an increase in revenues in line with expectations and an improvement in margins,” commented Leonardo Del Vecchio, Executive Chairman and Massimo Vian, CEO for Product and Operations of Luxottica.

North America’s sales were up 1.1% (-2.5% at constant exchange rates) with wholesale division sales mostly holding steady compared to 2016.

Click HERE to read the full press release.

 

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