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Carl Zeiss Meditec Wins the US EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards

Carl Zeiss Meditec has won two US EyeVote Readers’ Choice Awards for 2014. The medical technology business group of ZEISS won Best Brand in Diagnostic Equipment and Best Company in Diagnostic Equipment.

EyeVote is an annual survey run by Jobson Publishing. The survey is sent to all of their publications’ US and Canadian subscribers including those that receive Review of Ophthalmology, Review of Optometry, Vision Monday and 20/20.

This is the third consecutive year Carl Zeiss Meditec has won the two distinctions.

 

 

Luxottica Opens First Canadian Customer Showroom in Toronto

Luxottica has opened its first Canadian customer showroom in Toronto at a gala event opening on Monday.

In a celebration with Canadian eye care industry clients, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Luxottica Wholesale North America Ludovic Ladreyt said, “We want to show increasing support for the Canadian market, by supporting increased training, for a team that’s stronger at supporting you to do a better job of sales consulting.”

Located on the 58th floor of downtown’s prestigious Toronto First Canadian Place building, the glass offices include a training room and showcase room, being nicknamed the vault.

President of Luxottica Wholesale North America Holly Rush said, “We want to elevate the experience when viewing our products and brand and change the experience from transactional to transformational.”

This is Luxottica’s fourth premium customer showroom in North America, joining centres in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.

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Transitions Optical Reveals 2014 Canadian Retailer Finalists

Transitions Optical, Inc. has named the finalists for its third annual Transitions Retailer of the Year Award, which distinguishes retailer partners in Canada who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.

The finalists will be honoured, and the winner will be announced, during Transitions Academy, held January 25-28 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The three finalists for the Transitions Retailer of the Year award include Loblaw Optical (the 2013 winner); Lunetterie New Look Eyewear (a two-time finalist); and Opto-Réseau (a first-time finalist).

The Transitions Retailer of the Year finalists were evaluated on their year-long commitment to photochromic growth, participation in programs and promotions, strategic marketing initiatives education, training efforts and community involvement.

For more information, visit http://www.transitions.com/ or call 1-800-533-2081.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

 

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