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Vision Expo East Announces New Optical Profit Center

Alexandria, VA – International Vision Expo East, taking place at the Javits Center in New York, NY (Education: Mar. 30–Apr. 2; Exhibition: Mar. 31–Apr. 2), has announced a new show floor destination for eyecare professionals looking to amplify their profits by incorporating new products or services, or upgrading the environment or experience.

A collaboration of industry leaders including ClearVision, Fashion Optical, Santinelli, Smart Mirror and Super Optical, this interactive Optical Profit Center – located at Booth #1135 – allows attendees to see and experience opportunities to make key investments that will generate additional revenue from their optical business.

Click here for the Optical Profit Center infographic to find out more about this interactive experience.

Nike’s Flex Finesse for All-Day Wear

Sunglass model Flex Finesse is lightweight and durable with a shape that gives a nod to the cat-eye frame. These are ideal sunglasses for transitioning from your workout to the rest of your day.

Features & Benefits:

  • Durable, high tension hinges
  • MAX Optics provide precise clarity from all angles
  • Lightweight, durable nylon frame
  • 6-base frame offers everyday coverage

Distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

Longchamp Selects Marchon for Global Eyewear Venture

Paris – Melville (NY) – Longchamp and Marchon Eyewear, Inc. have announced the signing of a new global licensing agreement for the development, production, and distribution of Longchamp Eyewear collections under the design and creative direction of Sophie Delafontaine, Longchamp’s Artistic Director. The two companies will launch the new women’s lines in Fall/Winter 2017 with a full range of styles for both optical frames and sunglasses.

The aim of Longchamp’s partnership with Marchon, a VSP Global® company, and one of the world’s leading eyewear groups, is to expand the brand’s reach in a major fashion accessory segment. The collections will retail in Longchamp boutiques, in selected premium optical retail locations, multi-brand fashion channels and travel retail locations worldwide.

Click HERE to read full press release.

 

Claudia Alan’s “BIRCH” Featuring Tree of Life

The birch tree, Weegwauss, is one of Kitchi Manitous greatest gift to the earth and all living beings: provider of roofing, canoes, lodgings, shelter, dishes, baskets, sparks to make fire. This sacred tree is  guardian of health of body, soul and spirit to attain inner peace and growth.

This classic retro shape is very comfortable and great for everyday wear. Handmade from high quality acetate and extra polished for lustre and to showcase the vivid artwork of Donald Chretien. Available in three colour combinations: Black / Red, Purple, Grey Blue. Frame Size: 52-16-135, B-Size (Vertical lens height): 31.2 mm.

www.claudiaalan.com

Essilor Reports Global Revenue Growth in 2016 Year End

The Board of Directors of Essilor International approved and released financial statements for the fiscal year 2016 on February 16.

While overall global revenue reached Euros 7.1 billion, a 5.9% increase, North America results lagged behind other regions, posting a modest 1.9% like for like revenue growth.

Specific comments regarding the Canadian results pointed to a fall in sales for Clearly™ offset by good performances by both Nikon and Shamir.  In Instruments, the company is looking to the acquisition of AXIS Medical to accelerate distribution of refractive instruments within Canada.

On the mega-merger, Huber Sagnières, Essilor International Chairman and CEO, said, “ the proposed combination with the Luxottica  group would enable the integration of lenses, frames and distribution to open up particularly exciting new prospects”.  The merger is planned to close in the back half of 2017.

Consumer media spend for brand building among consumers, along with innovation and partnerships will continue in 2017.  In 2016, consumer brand building expenditures were €209 million.  Heavy consumer brand expenditures are expected in 2017 with many new product extensions in the works.

 

SEE THE FULL statement here.

 

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