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RONOR Establishes Multidisciplinary Workforce: Anonymous Designers Society

RONOR announces the creation of the Anonymous Designers Society, a workforce dedicated to creating the new NORDIC, KING SIZE by Nordic and DIVINE frame collections to be released in September.

RONOR wanted to create unique frames designed both for the consumer and the optician in mind. The Anonymous Designers Society has rallied around a common vision of pooling their expertise to analyze all aspects to enhance functionality and fit while creating classical lines with just the right touch of audacity. Simplifying the work of the opticians was also at the forefront of the creative process. Hence the Fit to Form Function.

Here are the outlines of the Fit to Form approach that guided their work:

• All front proportions (eye size and bridge) are respected to ensure a perfect fit;

• The comfort of the end user was taken into account in the creation of each frame;

• The pantoscopic angle of all eyewear can be easily adjusted;

• The arms of the nose pads have been reworked to be refined and discreet. They are adjustable at any angle;

• The length of the stems corresponds to the front calibre;

• The ends of the acetate stems are thinner and more refined. The optician can precisely adjust their length;

• Cutting and mounting lenses are simple;

• All eyewear is made with cellulose acetate and stainless steel.

The collections will be unveiled in September 2021; some models are already on the market.

Click HERE for the full press release.

FFL Partners and CDPQ Complete Acquisition of New Look Vision

New Look Vision Group announced the completion of the transaction under which FFL Partners, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and the Dr. H. Doug Barnes Family have acquired all of the outstanding Class A common shares of the Company for $50.00 in cash per Share, other than certain Shares held by certain shareholders who received, in respect of such Shares, consideration consisting of common shares of the purchaser.

“We look forward to working together with our new partners to take New Look Vision to the next level of growth and add value for our customers, partners and employees across North America,” said Antoine Amiel, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Look Vision.

FFL has a strong track record of investing in and building leading eyecare and optical retail businesses, including Eyemart Express, the second largest independent, value-focused optical retailer in the U.S.; and EyeCare Partners; one of the leading vision care providers and a former portfolio company of FFL.

CDPQ supports companies to grow, expand internationally, and accelerate their technological turn, while investing in projects that produce a more sustainable economy. CDPQ’s diverse presence in the health care services sector includes a previous investment in New Look Vision in 2019.

The Plan of Arrangement was originally announced on March 18, 2021.

As a result of the completed transaction, the Shares of New Look Vision are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) at the close of trading on May 28, 2021.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Sandro Summer Collection

For 2021 Sandro has made some geometric updates that focus on a softer feminine approach with no harsh lines or corners. The 70s styling – a nostalgic but contemporary look in an oversized styling. A modern take on a 70s squared off shape with a slightly chunkier acetate for a clean new appeal. The SD2031 is a statement acetate style that adds a fashion appeal to the summer collection.

Distributed by Lanctôt: www.rlanctot.com

Safilo Launches New Corporate Website

Safilo presents the new graphic design of its corporate website, completely redesigned and built with the aim of improving the interaction with all its stakeholders and, at the same time, spotlighting the Company’s values: craftsmanship, innovation in technology and materials, product excellence, respect for the environment and sustainability.

In the new site, designed to make navigation easier and offer information in a clear and immediate way, content is organized by areas and enriched with images, data and infographics.

Our new website aims to be a representative showcase of Safilo’s essence and mission. It is designed to meet two essential imperatives: provide information that meets the expectations of our visitors, and share the unique spirit of the Group,” commented Angelo Trocchia, CEO of Safilo Group.

The new corporate website is one of the milestones of Safilo’s digital transformation, which also includes the launch of the new business-to-business platform, which took place last year throughout Europe, and the adoption of a new CRM platform (Customer Relationship Management).

Click HERE for the full press release.

2-Year Update on Myopia Control: Usage and Attitudes of Canadian ECPs

2021 Myopia Report available

VuePoint IDS Inc. and Jobson Medical Information LLC. will undertake a 2-year update of Canadian ECPs usage of myopia control therapies and attitudes towards myopia control in practice. The 2021 study will update the 2019 baseline study, in which nearly 300 Canadian ECPs participated.

The study was the first to quantify the extent to which Canadian ECPs offer myopia control in their practice and the usage of and attitudes toward the various therapeutic options that are now available. Several new options have been made available since the 2019 benchmark study was undertaken.

The study will be conducted online in Quarter 2 and the results will be available in September.

Results will help organizations with competitive positioning, identifying required adjustments in priorities and determining opportunities to better serve the needs of clients in this important new category.

The final report of the 2021 study will reveal the changes in the market during the past 2 years and thus point to emerging trends in the market.

Organizations wishing to purchase the study may reserve their intention to do so in advance and receive an early-bird discount or include one additional complimentary question in the study questionnaire. The Early-Bird discount is available until June 18th.

For more information on the study methodology, report format and pricing, please contact:
David Pietrobon (dpietrobon@vuepoint.ca)   Phone:   226.780.6871 x 5111
Bill Scott (Bscott@jobson.com)    Phone:   646.831.8873

About VuePoint IDS Inc. 

VuePoint IDS is a private 100% Canadian-owned media and marketing services company focused on serving the information needs of the eyewear and eye care industry’s professional service providers including optometrists, opticians and ophthalmologists and affiliated personnel. VuePoint publishes print and digital titles for eye care professionals under the media brands Optik, Eye Care Business Canada, NewOptometrist.ca and CRO (Clinical & Refractive Optometry) Journal (www.crojournal.com).

Jobson Medical Information LLC
Jobson Optical Research is the leading source of business intelligence in the optical industry.

Jobson Optical Research provides valuable data to the industry. Our research products and services range over a variety of topics to fit every need and every budget. We provide the data in meaningful, easy to interpret, actionable formats with trended data from previous years.

Our team has several decades of experience with a deep understanding of the optical marketplace and expertise in surveying techniques and research methodologies.

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