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Digital ECP Inc. Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary in Helping Canadian Optical Industry

Digital ECP Inc., a Canadian owned buying group and marketing services company, recently announced its one-year corporate anniversary. Launched in December 2014, Digital ECP Inc. is proudly serving exclusive optical retail members, in almost every Canadian province.

With more than 55 suppliers and a growing member base, retailers are utilizing Karen Ouellette’s and Grant Larsen’s more than 35 years of Optical experience and unique knowledge.  Members not only have access to great suppliers, preferred discounts, and easy to read digital billing, but PPC online advertising, local marketing consulting and free market assessments.  “Our members are asking for tools and services to grow and find new customers and we’ve listened,” says Grant Larsen, President and digital marketing expert.  “With new services like optician’s portfolio management and custom online assessments for members, we are bringing new knowledge and great value to Canadian independent optical professionals,” adds Karen Ouellette, President and Head of Operations.

The Optical industry continues to change rapidly with the continued growth of online retail, digital devices influencing product and professional service choices, and chains of all sizes engaging consumers on a daily basis. Many organizations and professional service companies have adapted to meet the needs of the retail optical industry.  Helping independents survive, connect with digital consumers and grow in the ever challenging optical marketplace will be the focus of Digital ECP in the years to come.

Further information: www.digitalECP.com

Marcolin Renews Licensing Agreement with Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole New York_KC0240_63H3_1Longarone (Belluno)— Marcolin Group and Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. announce the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Kenneth Cole New York and Kenneth Cole Reaction sun and optical eyewear.

The partnership between the two companies, started over twelve years ago in 2003, will be extended until December 2021.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

 

Eyelash Mites the Subject of CLU Issue 29

Issue 29 of Contact Lens Update, published by the Centre for Contact Lens Research (CCLR), University of Waterloo, features articles on the parasitic eyelash mites known as Demodex. Etty Britton, OD, MSc, of the Université de Montréal explains “everything you need to know but were afraid to ask” about eyelash mites in her editorial, while Sarah Farrant explains how to manage Demodex in clinical practice.

In the feature article, William Ngo, OD, reviews a 2015 paper on the connections between Demodex, contact lens wearers and ocular health.

Visit Contact Lens Update online.

Modern Luxury. Sensual Purity. Mercedes-Benz Style.

Progressive design and flawless functionality are the hallmarks of the 2015 autumn/winter collection designed by Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock. Incorporating newly developed materials, colours and shapes, the five styles of sunglasses and correction lenses take the Mercedes-Benz Style philosophy of sensual purity to the next level.

Mercedes-Benz Style introduces wood-effect glasses as a special feature in this new range. The designs perfectly combine wood-acetate rims with arms made of lightweight, high-grade stainless steel.

Distributed by Eyestock: www.eyestock.ca

Fabrizio Uguzzoni to Replace Holly Rush at Luxottica

As reported in VMail on Monday December 14, Holly Rush will leave Luxottica Wholesale North America at the end of the year, five years almost to the day after being appointed chair. She will be replaced by Fabrizio Uguzzoni, the current Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance.

Formerly at Whirlpool and Bayer, Europe, Fabrizio Uguzzoni joined Luxottica six years ago, and left Europe to join the North American division two years ago. He has extensive experience in operations, finance, customer service, logistics and information technology. Before leaving for the United States, he served as director of logistics for Luxottica organizing global supply retail groups and wholesale.

Citing a “personal decision”, Luxottica gave no indication as to the reasons for the departure of Holly Rush, or concerning her future endeavours.

Further information: http://www.visionmonday.com/vmail-headlines/article/58464/

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