Coco Song has released its new Far East collection. It is made up of square and butterfly shapes. The colours used on the fronts are the same as the silks and embellishments inserted on the temples. The Fire Eye frame, for example, features a peacock feather accentuating the good luck symbol of Imperial fire. On the Funky Blue model, the Chinese symbol of prosperity is used. http://www.cocosong.it/
Fire Eye
Marchon has expanded its range of flexible frames with the addition of the Nike Flexon® Hyper collection. The new line combines the lightness of plastic with the strength and flexibility of Flexon memory metal. The frame features TR-70 sealed inside rubber, with Nike Flexon encased in the nose bridge. All three materials are ultralight and flexible. The frame can be folded and returned to its original form. Two styles are available: Nike 4258 and Nike 4259. http://www.marchon.com/
Abbott reported a sales increase of 5.8% over last year for the third quarter of 2014.
Abbott’s total worldwide sales were CA$5.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014. Although sales in the Medical Devices sector dropped 1% compared with the same period last year, sales in the Optics sector rose by 5.2%. The company reported total revenues of CA$336 million, CA$124 million of which was in the United States (a 14% increase over the same period last year).
For further information: http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2014-10-22-Abbott-Reports-Third-Quarter-2014-Results
Hoya posted an 18.6% increase in its profits for the second quarter of 2014, compared with the same period in 2013.
The Japanese company reported CA$1.2 million in sales (121,242 million yen) in this quarter. Its after-tax profit was almost CA$275,000 (27,323 million yen).
In the Life Care segment, which includes ophthalmic, contact and intraocular lenses, sales increased by 20.5%, compared with the same period last year, to CA$759,000 (75,493 million yen). This growth was driven by a significant increase in sales in overseas markets and through the inclusion of Seiko Optical Products.
For more information: http://v4.eir-parts.net/v4Contents/View.aspx?template=announcement&sid=20528&code=7741
New Look has reported revenues of $32.5 million for the third quarter that ended September 27, 2014.
This represents an increase of 54% compared with the same period last year. These results are mainly attributable to the addition of 65 Vogue Optical stores in December 2013.
Sales from stores opened by New Look and Vogue Optical before 2013 increased by 3.7% over last year. The net earnings attributed to shareholders of $1.65 million for the quarter increased by 48.5% over last year, including a provision of $0.81 million for expenses related to the acquisition of companies as well as to the acquisition of Greiche & Scaff, announced last August.
For further information: https://www.newlook.ca/data/pdf/press/2014/en/BCI-press-release-nov-5-2014.pdf
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The Canadian Association of Optometrists says optimizing optometric scope of practice is key to improving access to safe, timely eye care across Canada.
Learn More ZEISS has introduced ClearMind, a new premium lens portfolio designed to provide extremely clear vision while helping reduce cognitive load.
Read more Warby Parker has launched Warby Parker Sport, a new performance eyewear category featuring sport-focused frames and polarized lenses for active lifestyles.
Read more Alcon and ARVO are continuing their partnership on the 2026 Eye Pitch event, which will showcase early- and mid-stage innovations in eye and vision research at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Read more Discover the journey of Dr. Vishakha Thakrar, a leader in scleral lenses and myopia management.
Read more The Canadian Association of Optometrists says optimizing optometric scope of practice is key to improving access to safe, timely eye care across Canada.
Learn More ZEISS has introduced ClearMind, a new premium lens portfolio designed to provide extremely clear vision while helping reduce cognitive load.
Read more Warby Parker has launched Warby Parker Sport, a new performance eyewear category featuring sport-focused frames and polarized lenses for active lifestyles.
Read more Alcon and ARVO are continuing their partnership on the 2026 Eye Pitch event, which will showcase early- and mid-stage innovations in eye and vision research at the ARVO Annual Meeting.
Read more Discover the journey of Dr. Vishakha Thakrar, a leader in scleral lenses and myopia management.
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