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Sales growth at Luxottica in 2014

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).

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Vinyl Factory Releases Rock Star Models in Munich

In rock style fashion, Vinyl Factory unveiled two new models at the Opti fair in Munich: the Lanegan and the Tankian.

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20/20 Accessory Source Makes Two New Appointments

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.

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Say goodbye to Google Glass… for now

The Glass Explorer Program, launched in 2013, ended January 19, when Google closed the sale of its wearable prototypes.

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Hema-Quebec Saves the Sight of a Child

Eye drops developed by Hema-Quebec have prevented blindness in a young child with a severe ligneous conjunctivitis.

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Photochromic lenses still seen as luxury by consumers

Research and Markets predicts the photochromic lenses market should grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% over the period 2014-2019.

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Ted Baker Launches Retro Styles

Fresh for February, new optical styles for men and women from its quintessentially British Ted Baker line blend retro styling with current trends.

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Essilor Canada Names Pierre Bertrand as New President

Further to our report last week, Essilor Canada announced the appointment of Pierre Bertrand as President of Essilor Canada – effective February...

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J.F.Rey Releases Full of Fineness Frames

The new Full of Fineness collection is the consummation of J.F. Rey’s acetate innovations.

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Dr. Matthias Metz at the helm of Carl Zeiss Vision

As of July 1, 2015, Dr. Matthias Metz will step into the new position created on the executive board of directors at Carl Zeiss AG and will become President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Vision International.

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