Oko by Oko Paris has launched the CAC collection of optical styles for men. Ultra-light and elegant, they feature a surgical steel inner structure with crossing rivets. The inner structure of the frame is visible through an outer layer of exclusive Oko by Oko Paris acetate. Distributed by Fame Optique. http://www.fameoptique.ca/
2014 is record year at Cooper
The Cooper Companies reported CA$1.95 billion in revenue for the 2014 fiscal year. This is a record for the company and is partly due to its acquisition of Sauflon in June 2014.
The CooperVision division’s revenue was CA$1.6 billion, up 10% from last year. In the fourth quarter, sales jumped 18% over 2013, to CA$442 million.
Fourth-quarter sales rose 13% for toric lenses, 26% for multifocals and 32% for single-use lenses, compared to 2013. Revenue in Europe, the Middle East and Africa increased by 43% over 2013, and represented 42% of total sales, compared to 40% for the Americas and 18% for Asia Pacific.
For further information: http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/COO/3707982498x0x798084/0b091a27-8896-4ee4-8f2b-f1e693fd3268/COO_News_2014_12_4_Earnings.pdf
MEXX eyewear not to be confused with MEXX clothing
Recently, news broke out that the MEXX clothing chain filed for bankruptcy.
Raymond Lanctôt Ltée wants to reassure ECPs that regular operational activities for our MEXX ophthalmic frames and sunglasses (such as purchasing, warranty, returns, etc.) at Raymond Lanctôt Ltd will not be affected by this temporary administration situation.
Our supplier OWP, located in Germany, still owns the MEXX licence for the frames and is in excellent financial health. As a matter of fact, about 20 new MEXX frames will be available to you in January 2015.
If you have any questions, please call your local representative.
New Ogi frame for women
Ogi Eyewear has expanded its collection with the 9209 frame for women. Watercolour-inspired streaks on a transparent acetate front are combined with coloured metal temples. http://www.ogieyewear.com/
MIDO honoured in Italy
MIDO won the 2014 Exhibitionist Award in Milan.
The award honours the quality of the setting in which a professional exhibition is held, particularly the aesthetics of the location and its functionality, as well as the search for new solutions.
This year, MIDO won the prize for the best special area – the 2014 Fashion District project – designed by the Cavalletti and Pagliariccio studio and built by Nolostand.
The project was selected for its innovative solutions, such as the digital processing of abstract images taken in real time during the exhibition and the suspended interactive installation.
For further information: http://www.mido365.com/en/news/latest/mido-wins-exhibitionist-award-2014
