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July 9, 2015April 24, 2018

Ocuco Buys Optical Assets of Canadian e-Commerce Company Acumenex

Irish optical software company Ocuco has acquired the optical business assets of Burlington, Ontario, based Acumenex, an e-Commerce company that services eye care practitioners in the United States and Canada.

Ocuco will add Acumenex’s webstore and supply chain integration capabilities into its own optical practice management software as part of Ocuco’s omni-channel strategy.

Ocuco is a provider of optical lab and practice management software suites to 8,000 clients, including FYi Doctors in Canada.

Pictured above: Leo MacCanna, CEO Ocuco (L), Rick Spencer, former CEO Acumenex (R)

July 8, 2015May 20, 2026

Marius Morel Gold-plated Frames Offer Refined Durability

MARIUS MOREL offers a gold-plated version of the men’s ASPHALT concept for a timeless product.

Simple lines decorated with gold adds refinement and durability. The frames are supplied with a guarantee card, case and MARIUS MOREL GOLD individual shopping bag.
Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

July 8, 2015April 24, 2018

Marchon Captures Cole Haan Global Agreement

Cole Haan announces a multiyear global license agreement with Altair, a division of Marchon to design, manufacture and distribute their sunglasses and ophthalmic eyewear collections beginning fall 2015. In Canada, the collection will be available through Marchon Eyewear.

“Cole Haan is an iconic American brand with a renowned heritage and classic design that is seamlessly executed through each of their product categories. Their skillful craftsmanship and eye for high quality will easily translate to eyewear that the Cole Haan consumer will appreciate,” said Altair Eyewear President, Steve Wright.

“We are delighted to announce the launch of Cole Haan eyewear and our global partnership with Altair. They have developed a collection that is both iconic and timeless. Our customers all over the world will love what Altair has accomplished,” commented Cole Haan’s Chief Marketing Officer, David Maddocks.

July 7, 2015May 20, 2026

LACOSTE Introduces Cool Comfortable Foldable Frame: L778S

Lacoste introduces its first foldable model, L778S. Consistent with the Lacoste DNA, the style emphasizes cool comfort and functionality, blending sportswear with a contemporary look. Available in black, matte black and blue with blue flash lenses. The croc logo is featured on both temples.

More information on the #LIFEINAPOCKET Youtube video and the Lacoste virtual fitting room.

Distributed by Marchon: www.marchon.com

July 6, 2015April 24, 2018

Alberta Government Provides Grant to Help Optometry Program in Vietnam

Optometry Giving Sight is pleased to be the recipient of a grant from the Alberta Government in 2015 to further sustainable eye care in Vietnam. The Community Initiatives Program (CIP) International Development grant will help provide equipment for the newly established Optometry Program in Ho Chi Minh City.

There are an estimated 21 million people in Vietnam with uncorrected refractive error; three million of those are children. Graduates of the optometry program will be deployed to various public eye clinics in Vietnam to offer much need eye and vision care services.

The program is implemented by the Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation, in conjunction with the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine and Hanoi Medical University – with the Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology as a supporting partner.

http://www.givingsight.org/