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July 8, 2016April 24, 2018

Ray-Ban Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Ferrari

Silverstone (UK) – Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear and owner of the iconic sunglasses brand Ray-Ban, announces a sponsorship agreement with Ferrari S.p.A.. Ray-Ban, the most popular eyewear brand in the world, signed a high-profile agreement as sponsor of Scuderia Ferrari, to be unveiled during the Formula One weekend in Silverstone, UK. As part of the sponsorship, the Ray-Ban logo will appear on SF16-H Ferrari’s Formula One car livery.

Throughout its more than seven-and-a-half decades, Ray-Ban has been instrumental in pushing boundaries in music, art and film, as an internationally recognized symbol of movie stardom and accessory to cultural icons everywhere. The brand has had a distinct and lasting influence on international culture and lifestyle and represents undisputed successes through its heritage, excellence and global recognition. Tradition, innovation and fearlessness are the key elements that set the roots of the brand since 1937. With this sponsorship, the Ferrari racing red and the Ray- Ban red merge into one single color putting the champion eyewear brand in a prime position in Formula One.

Leonardo Del Vecchio, Luxottica Group’s Executive Chairman said: “We are celebrating today a breakthrough partnership. We are honored to become part of the Ferrari family – a brand that perfectly reflects and embodies the same characteristics that give Ray-Ban its icon status: authenticity, cultural relevance and excellence”.

Pictured in the above image are:

Paolo Alberti – President of Wholesale, Luxottica (blue suit)
Maurizio Arrivabene – Sport Director, Ferrari (racing suit, no hat)
Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari F1 driver (racing suit with hat, beard)
Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari F1 driver (racing suit with hat, clean-shaven)

July 7, 2016April 24, 2018

Macronutrients Further Improve Vision for People With Healthy Eyesight

Irish-based research published June 30th in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS), holds out the prospect of even sharper vision for those who already have good eyesight. Whereas most research in this area has focussed on corrective action for those who’ve already suffered vision loss as a result of eye disease, this new study concentrated on those with strong and healthy eyesight, and found marked improvements in vision among those who received specific dietary supplements over a year.

The results of this study have important implications for those who rely on their vision for professional reasons. The study – entitled CREST (Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials) – was conducted by the Macular Pigment Research Group at Nutrition Research Centre Ireland (NRCI).

This study was funded by the European Research Council and involved 105 volunteers undergoing complex test of vision over a 12-month period. Of the one hundred and five subjects, 53 received daily supplements while 52 received a placebo (the control group). The outcome demonstrates that those receiving macular carotenoids – lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin – enjoyed meaningful benefits to their visual function. The improvement recorded was primarily in people’s contrast sensitivity.

Prof John Nolan, Principal Investigator for the CREST study and founder of the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland, said: “All of us involved in this research are tremendously excited about the outcome – not only from a scientific perspective but also because of the significant benefits it will have for a wide range of people. Many people may already consider themselves to have ‘good’ eyesight, but now we know that many of these would benefit from appropriate supplementation.”

Read the full paper here.

July 6, 2016April 24, 2018

Up Your Game with Modulator V3 Golf Lenses

Bollé’s exclusive Modulator V3 Golf lens encompasses all you need in a golf lens: the optical superiority and lightweight of clear precisions optics, hydrophobic outside coating and anti-fog inside coatings, interchangeable lenses. The brown photochromic lens darkens and lightens as needed so contrast and subtitles are immediately visible. Available in the popular Bollé Bolt style.

Distributed in Canada by Bushnell.

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July 6, 2016April 24, 2018

OMEGA and MARCOLIN Group Announce Partnership

OMEGA, the iconic Swiss watchmaker, and MARCOLIN GROUP have agreed to an exclusive collaboration to create OMEGA branded sunglasses.

The first summer collection will be available exclusively in OMEGA boutiques around the world from August 2016 with inspiration for the sunglasses taken from OMEGA’s strong heritage and timepiece design. This has enabled many aesthetical and technical design details that make each pair unique.

OMEGA and MARCOLIN GROUP have worked closely together to co-design the eyewear collection and their shared commitment to quality, luxury and precision has ensured that the highest standard of product has been reached.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

Raynald Aeschlimann, President & CEO OMEGA

Maurizio Marcolin, Style and Licensing Officer MARCOLIN GROUP

July 6, 2016April 24, 2018

IRIS Centralizes All Accounting & Marketing Services in Laval, QC

LAVAL – As previously reported on Infoclip.ca, IRIS the Visual Group has decided to centralize all accounting and marketing services to its head office in Laval, QC.

Historically the accounting team, servicing locations in BC, AB and ON had been based out of the administrative offices in Langley, BC while the in-house marketing department servicing the network nationally had been based there for the past five years.

The transition will occur over the next three months with the goal to have both departments based in Laval by September 30, 2016.

There will continue to be a Regional office in Langley, which will house the teams in western operations, leasing, and acquisitions, as well as the national administration of the Advantage Program, corporate relations and medical affairs.

To read the full press release, click HERE.