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FDA to Extend Comment Period on Proposed Changes to Lens Impact Guidelines

Posted: 2/15/2008 11:44 AM

Finola Hughes Promotes Varilux Crizal at Fashion Week

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:44 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--In February, Essilor launched a major integrated marketing initiative for Varilux and Crizal lenses at New York’s Fashion Week by introducing style maven Finola Hughes as the brands’ spokesperson.

Modo Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:34 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Modo Eyewear organized their 2008 sales meeting from April 7 to 10, at the Mohonk Mountain House, located on the Shawangunk Ridge in the heart of the Hudson Valley in New York.

UJA Optical Division Honors Veteran OD Jerry Hayes

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:19 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--The UJA-Federation of New York’s Optical Division honored Jerry Hayes, OD, at a cocktail event here during Vision Expo East.

OWA Honors De Long With Pleiades Award

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:10 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--The Optical Women’s Association (OWA) presented its ninth annual Pleiades Award to Stephanie De Long, editor in chief of Eyecare Business Magazine, at a cocktail reception held at the Marchon Eyewear showroom here during Vision Expo East.

SUNY College of Optometry Honors Elias, Gangolli at N.Y. Gala

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:09 PM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--At its annual industry event which benefits the Optometric Center of New York, SUNY College of Optometry honored two industry executives during the group’s “Eyes on New York” gala held here during Vision Expo East at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.

Eyewear Designs Signs Pact for Apple Bottoms

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
SYOSSET, N.Y.--Eyewear Designs Ltd. has signed a multi-year license agreement for the worldwide distribution of Apple Bottoms Eyewear. The first collection will launch in the fall of 2008.

L’Amy America, Nina Ricci Enter Agreement

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
WILTON, Conn.--L’Amy America has entered into a new agreement with L&L Design, a subsidiary of the France-based L’Amy Group, to distribute Nina Ricci sunwear and ophthalmic collections throughout the U.S.

Luxottica Signs License With Stella McCartney

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
MILAN and LONDON - Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX) and Stella McCartney Limited, a joint venture between designer Stella McCartney and the Gucci Group N.V., have announced the signing of a new six-year exclusive license agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses under the luxury lifestyle brand Stella McCartney, to be launched in the summer of 2009.

REM and Converse Extend Licensing Agreement

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--Converse and REM Eyewear have announced a five-year extension of their partnership to produce Converse Eyewear globally through 2012.

Signature Eyewear Renews the Hummer Eyegear License

Posted: 4/28/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
LOS ANGELES--Signature Eyewear has renewed its licensing agreement with General Motors for the Hummer Eyegear collection effective through June 2010. The Hummer Eyegear collection includes both ophthalmic frames and sunglasses, and is inspired from the image of the Hummer line of automobiles.

3M Completes Acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc.

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
ST. PAUL, Minn. and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.--3M (NYSE:MMM) reported that it has completed its acquisition of Aearo Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of personal protection and energy absorbing products.

B&L’s Ostrov Sees Opportunities for Growth in Contacts, Solutions

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Jerry Ostrov, Bausch & Lomb’s new chairman and chief executive officer, sees room for growth in both contact lens sales and sales of eyecare solutions, despite the lagging U.S. economy.

Brian R. Barns, Former Coburn and Seiko Executive, Dies at 67

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
MUSKOGEE, Okla.--Brian R. Barns, a veteran optical executive, died of cancer at Muskogee Regional Medical Center on April 2. He was 67 years old.

Transitions Joins VSP, Eyefinity to Assist U.S. Optometrists

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Transitions Optical is linking up with VSP Vision Care and its Eyefinity division for new programs designed to benefit VSP members and participating eyecare professionals.

Transitions VI Tour Is a Hit in New York City

Posted: 4/28/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Transitions Optical brought its Experience Transitions VI tour here on April 1, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of about 400 eyecare professionals, optical lab personnel and vendors from throughout the New York metro area.

Luxury Optical Holdings to Acquire Three-Store Au Courant Opticians

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
LAS VEGAS--Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) has reached an agreement to purchase the three upscale Au Courant Opticians eyewear boutiques in Bal Harbour, Fla.; Troy, Mich.; and Princeton, N.J. Au Courant, founded by H.W. Bennett, OD, has targeted the luxury sector of the optical industry for the past 39 years.

Mido Reschedules 2009 Milan Show to March 6 to 9

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--In what they said was a move to “cater to shifting market needs,” executives of Mido announced at a press conference at Vision Expo East, that they would be changing the dates of its exhibition at Milan’s Rho-Pero Fieramilano center from the show’s traditional timing in May to new dates, March 6 to 9 in 2009.

Nikon Acquires Minority Stake in U.S. Rx Lab

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Nikon Optical USA Inc., based here, has acquired a minority stake in Encore Optics LLC, an independently owned prescription laboratory in South Windsor, Conn.

Optical Execs Positive, Despite Realities of Tough Economy

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Senior optical industry executives earlier this month remained optimistic toward optical’s performance in the current, rocky economic climate and most felt that keeping attuned to consumer attitudes, staying focused on running a tight business and the consumer’s fundamental need for quality vision care should bode well for business in the coming months.

Themes of ‘New York’ to Transform Show Floor of Expo East 2009

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--A brand new floor plan, one which draws on inspiration from New York City as an acclaimed fashion destination, was unveiled at Vision Expo East for next year’s 2009 edition of International Vision Expo East by executives of Reed Exhibitions and The Vision Council.

VisionWeb Looks Ahead With Two New Key Execs

Posted: 4/28/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:5
NEW YORK--Internet portal VisionWeb was at International Vision Expo East introducing two new key executives and outlining plans for the future.

Second VM Leadership Summit Tackles Optical Industry’s Key Issues, Challenges

Posted: 4/26/2008 1:00 PM Volume Number: 22:5
A sold-out crowd of nearly 300 top optical industry executives gathered here on the eve of International Vision Expo East to hear speakers from both inside and outside the vision care field address key issues affecting today’s business climate, at the second annual Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit.


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