By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 3:53 PM
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed more Americans out of urban areas, according to a
new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. New data shows that Americans are choosing to move out of metro areas, as far as 60 miles away, particularly to areas defined as exurb or outer margins of cities.
A wide range of factors are driving the exodus from cities, according to the Census Bureau, including rising housing costs following the pandemic, and more opportunities to work from home, removing the need for commuting to the office.
New population analysis shows the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. were not in metro areas—the highest collective gains in population happened in regions 20 miles outside of urban areas.
The Phoenix-Masa-Chandler region in Arizona experienced one of the biggest surges, taking the number 10 spot for largest metro areas in the U.S. with a population of 5 million residents.
Growth in Phoenix fell from 1.6 percent to 0.4 percent, however, areas on the outside of the city saw significant increases including in Maricopa which grew by just over 7 percent in 2023, compared to 4.2 percent from 2018-2019.
Experts at the Census Bureau are unsure if this is a temporary phenomenon or a sign of future migration patterns.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 3:20 PM
ClearVision Optical was recognized for the ninth time as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM) and Best Companies Group. ClearVision’s fifth-place finish in the Best Companies to Work for in New York State reflects the company’s dedication, focused work, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 3:09 PM
There’s no single smoking gun explaining why consumers were more downbeat.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 2:49 PM
BENTONVILLE, Ark.—Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has announced first quarter financial results for the three months ending on April 30, 2024, showcasing strong growth in revenue and operating income. The results shared by the omnichannel, global retailer are for Q1 of its 2025 fiscal year, which runs for 12 months ending January 31, 2025. Specific highlights for the first quarter include consolidated revenue of $161.5 billion, up 6.0 percent, or 5.8 percent constant currency versus the same period last year; reported operating income up $0.6 billion (9.6 percent) and adjusted operating income up 13.7 percent, attributed to higher gross margins and growth in membership income; and growth in global e-commerce sales by 21 percent, led by store-fulfilled pickup/delivery and marketplace.
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By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 2:39 PM
Presenting myopia management fees to low-income families can be a challenging task. However, with a careful and compassionate approach, it’s possible to communicate the critical importance of early myopia control and the long-term health and financial benefits it can offer. I’ve developed strategies to present myopia management fees to low-income families, emphasizing the pathological importance of myopia control, the potential for long-term savings and the flexibility of payment plan programs. It is critical we explain simply what myopia is to a parent and why it concerns you as the health care practitioner.
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By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 1:32 PM
Last month, a series of new
consumer protection rules related to airlines rolled out. But what do these rules do and say, and will they impact your summer travel at all? Head over to
USA Today for a run down.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 8:30 AM
For the second year in a row,
VM has tackled the subject of sustainability in the optical industry in our May Cover Story titled, "Growing Into Sustainability." Across most sectors of the industry, eyewear companies, contact lens manufacturers, lens makers, optical labs and ECPs have gotten the memo—sustainability matters to consumers, whether it’s shopping for eyewear, recycling contact lenses or buying from optical companies that worry about their carbon footprint.
VM’s editors talked to a wide variety of optical players for this special feature and one theme resonated—consumers want to take a more sustainable approach to shopping, and optical companies are sitting up and taking notice.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 8:20 AM
Did you follow the optical news this week? Take VM’s News Quiz to see how much you know. This week's quiz takes a look at the annual ACE Awards, May is Mental Health Month and VM’s Most Influential Women survey.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 8:10 AM
Graduation season is upon us, and this gorgeous lapel pin would be a perfect gift for the new optometry school graduate in your life. You can purchase it from V Coterie Jewelry
here. #WeShareIt
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 8:05 AM
Walmart reports strong Q1 results; Hoya reports growth for Q4 and full-year; Alcon reports robust Q1 sales; Accessories Council celebrates 30th anniversary and 2024 honorees at ACE Awards; and Prevent Blindness to host the 2024 ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit all topped this week’s
VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 6:09 AM
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to die than those hospitalized with influenza during the fall and winter of 2023-2024, according to an analysis of Veterans Affairs data.
By Staff
Friday, May 17, 2024 12:24 AM
BENTONVILLE, Ark.—
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has announced first quarter financial results for the three months ending on April 30, 2024, showcasing strong growth in revenue and operating income. The results shared by the omnichannel, global retailer are for Q1 of its 2025 fiscal year, which runs for 12 months ending January 31, 2025. Specific highlights for the first quarter include consolidated revenue of $161.5 billion, up 6.0 percent, or 5.8 percent constant currency versus the same period last year; reported operating income up $0.6 billion (9.6 percent) and adjusted operating income up 13.7 percent, attributed to higher gross margins and growth in membership income; and growth in global e-commerce sales by 21 percent, led by store-fulfilled pickup/delivery and marketplace.