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April 27, 2015April 24, 2018

Essilor Reports Strong Sales Growth in Q1 and Plan Greater Media Spending

Essilor International reported an overall 25.4% sales gains to €1,659 million for Quarter 1, or 12.8% excluding the favourable currency effect. Lenses and Optical instruments matched the overall growth rate, posting a 25.3% increase versus last year.

North America, Essilor’s largest market, posted strong gains, up 39.2% or 21.3% without the effect of currency.

In comments to analysts, Essilor CEO Hubert Sagnières, indicated a significant increase in consumer media spending in Quarter 2 and increased new product launch activity, including EyeZen, a lens for relaxing the eyes when viewing digital devices that Essilor will release first in France.

April 24, 2015April 24, 2018

Zig Eyewear Releases Hot New Sunwear

Eye-catching, unique front and side detailing are sure to surprise and delight this spring on Zig Eyewear’s latest sunwear models. This model with a layering of grey cameo and black grid on the face, offers triangle grid cuts on the sides, capturing trend, offering sports appeal and quality detail. The 12 new models feature both metal and acetate models and are available in full rim and semi-rimless options.

http://www.zig-eyewear.com

April 24, 2015April 24, 2018

J & J Vision Care to be Headline Sponsor of 1st World Congress of Optometry

Organizers of the 1^st World Congress of Optometry have announced that Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Companies is to be the event’s headline sponsor. The Congress, organized by the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the Colombian Federation of Optometrists (FEDOPTO), takes place 14 – 16 August 2015 in Medellin, Colombia. It will be the first global event to encompass all aspects of optometry in order to share knowledge, explore clinical and technological innovation and establish an agreed holistic policy for the sector and for the future of accessible eye health care.

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is committed to transforming the world’s vision. This commitment is reflected in the work of its Vision Care Institute, which offers accessible, state-of-the-art education and training for eye healthcare professionals and makes a tangible contribution to raising standards within the eye healthcare sector.

Further information is available at www.worldcongressofoptometry.org

April 23, 2015April 24, 2018

New Model from Tura, Turns Frames into Jewelry Inspired Art

Style R526 is for the confident woman who loves jewelry. Fabulous side detailing is inspired by fine diamond jewelry. It’s soft square, classic style is suited to a sophisticated woman and has a progressive friendly lens shape. The dazzling stones are set into a lattice like design, making this design truly jewelry for the face. tura.com

April 23, 2015April 24, 2018

Ogi Appoints John Nides as New Vice President of Sales

Ogi Eyewear has announced the appointment of John Nides as their new Vice President of Sales. John Nides has been working at Ogi Eyewear for 8 years, beginning his career with the company as the National Sales Manager for Scojo New York, Ogi Eyewear’s premium reading eyewear brand, in July of 2007. Nides has led the development of innovative sales and marketing strategies across multiple channels of distribution that have led to double digit growth.

As the Vice President of Sales, Nides will assume increased responsibility for leading a growing sales team for the entire Ogi Eyewear company under the guidance of CEO, Joseph Tallier. As a part of the aggressive growth plan, Ogi has recently launched two new brands, Red Rose and Bon Vivant, which are part of a new luxury segment of the company known as the North Division.

Essilor Reports Strong Sales Growth in Q1 and Plan Greater Media Spending

Zig Eyewear Releases Hot New Sunwear

J & J Vision Care to be Headline Sponsor of 1st World Congress of Optometry

New Model from Tura, Turns Frames into Jewelry Inspired Art

Ogi Appoints John Nides as New Vice President of Sales

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