Transitions Optical, Inc. has named Opto-Réseau as the winner of the third annual Transitions Retailer of the Year Award.  The winner was announced today at the Transitions Academy in Orlando, Florida.

“I accept this award on behalf of all Opto-Réseau clinics. It is their passion to serve patients that made ​​this victory possible. I thank the entire headquarters team who are very dedicated to the success of the company and all its members,” said Christine Breton, executive director at Opto-Réseau.

The other two finalists were Loblaw Optical (the 2013 winner) and New Look Eyewear (a two-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.

The award is meant to distinguish retailer partners in Canada who demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the vision of their customers and communities.

For more information, visit: www.transitions.com

20/20 Accessory Source has appointed Lisa Begg as Managing Director and Wayne Louie as Director of Marketing at their Maple Ridge Head Office in British Columbia.

Lisa Begg brings over 22 years of experience in the vision care industry. Wayne Louie brings 18 years in communication design and marketing as well as 10 years of interior and fashion design experience. The new appointments will allow owner, Rob Begg, to focus on research and development efforts.

20/20 offers a wide range of eyewear accessory products including: readers, sunglasses, lens cleaners, cases and store displays.

Click HERE for the full press release.

 

 

After a year marked by administrative restructuring, Luxottica reported an increase in revenues of 6.7% (at constant exchange rates) in 2014 to $7.7 billion euros (CAN$10.75 billion).

With sales of 3.2 billion euros (CAN$4.47 billion), the Wholesale Division achieved a 8.6% increase, particularly due to Ray-Ban’s strong performance. The Retail Division generated a 5.4% increase in sales to 4.5 billion euros (CAN$6.28 billion), which was mostly driven by a 13.5% growth in Sunglass Hut sales.

Emerging markets (+17.6%) yielded the strongest results, followed by the North American market (+5.3%).

Massimo Vian, CEO for Product and Operations, expressed his pride in the 2014 results, adding that the eyewear manufacturer aims to double its revenues over the next 10 years.

To see the financial results: http://www.luxottica.com/sites/luxottica.com/files/2015_01_19_-_4q_and_fy14_sales_-_press_release_luxottica.pdf

With a view toward improving coast to coast coverage with OCT technology, FYidoctors announced a substantial purchase from Carl Zeiss Canada’s Medical Division.

Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and President of FYidoctors indicates,  “the purchase is …a big part of our brand”.

In the statement, Moosah Gulam, Vice President at Carl Zeiss Canada, welcomed the choice of FYidoctors.

The OCT purchase builds upon previously announced collaborations between ZEISS and FYidoctors. Last November FYi became the first external laboratory in Canada authorized to manufacture Zeiss lenses. FYidoctors also uses i.Terminal 2.

www.fyidoctors.com