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PixelOptics Closes on $30 Million Round Of Financing to Expand Lens Offering

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
ROANOKE, Va.—PixelOptics, based here, has closed on a $30 million round of financing led by Longitude Capital and with additional investors: The Carlyle Group, Delphi Ventures, Stark Investments, Life Science Angels and others. Other existing PixelOptics investors include Panasonic Ventures.

Drivewear Image Offered in Poly

Posted: 11/10/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
TORRANCE, Calif.—Younger Optics is expanding the availability of its Drivewear line of sunlenses with the introduction of Drivewear Image progressives in polycarbonate.

HoyaLux iD Now in Phoenix and Phoenix Suntech Photochromic

Posted: 11/10/2008 3:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
LEWISVILLE, Texas—Hoyalux iD, a progressive lens with integrated double surface design, is now available in Phoenix and Phoenix Suntech Photochromic, the lightest lens materials for patients with moderate prescriptions.

Shamir Intros Autograph Authenticity Card

Posted: 11/10/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Shamir Insight is launching a new program on Nov. 1 in support of its Autograph line of freeform personalized lifestyle lenses.

Hoya Vision Care Offers HiVision AR on Poly Products

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
LEWISVILLE, Texas—Hoya Vision Care, North America, has recently expanded the availability of its HiVision anti-reflective coating on polycarbonate products.

Kenmark Releases New Styles in the Jhane Barnes Collection

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Kenmark Group has released eight new ophthalmic styles into the Jhane Barnes Eyewear collection.

Vision-Ease Rebrands LifeRx

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
RAMSEY, Minn.—Vision-Ease Lens (VEL) recently improved its LifeRx photochromic lenses. In addition to an enhanced lamination process for maximum durability and an expanded product offering, the company has rebranded the product with a new mascot and new look.

7Eye Bows Active Lifestyle Line

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
PLEASANTON, Calif.—7Eye has introduced a new Active Lifestyle collection to expand its presence in the fashion category.

ODC Releases Rodenstock’s Progressiv PureLife

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Optical Distribution Corporation (ODC), the exclusive U.S. distributor of Rodenstock premium lenses and frames, is releasing Progressiv PureLife.

The McGee Group Presents New Additions to Totally Rimless

Posted: 11/10/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
MARIETTA, Ga.—The McGee Group has introduced two new groupings into their Totally Rimless collection, the Elements collection and the Xtreme collection.

Furla Introduces Fall 2008 Optical Collection

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
SOMERVILLE, N.J.—Viva International Group has presented a new collection of styles by Furla Eyewear to its fall 2008 optical collection.

Fusion Eyewear Presents New Gaultier Styles From DeRigo

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
PLAINVIEW, N.Y.—Fusion Eyewear, the U.S. distributor of DeRigo’s Jean Paul Gaultier collection, has launched the designer’s new sun styles stateside.

Luxottica Bows Dolce & Gabbana 2008/2009 Sun Collection

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Luxottica has released the Dolce & Gabbana sun collection for the 2008/2009 season.

Marchon Debuts Pucci’s Fall Optical and Sun Lines

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
NEW YORK—Marchon has unveiled the Emilio Pucci Eyewear collection for Fall 2008, revealing a combination of time honored prints, dynamic logo treatments and head turning design.

People: November 10, 2008

Posted: 11/10/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
Sitzler to Direct Hoya’s Sales in Northeast
LEWISVILLE, Texas—Hoya Vision Care, North America, has named Roland Sitzler regional sales director in the company’s northeast region.

Eye Q’s Larry Bell to Retire, Company CEO Jeffrey Frumkin To Become Sole Owner

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
HOLLISTON, Mass.—Eye Q Eyewear’s Larry Bell, a long-time eyewear industry sales veteran, is retiring and his partner, the company’s CEO, Jeffrey Frumkin, will assume sole control of the business, a move which became effective Sept. 26.

Marchon Extends Global License for Fendi Eyewear

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
ROME—Marchon has renewed its global license with Fendi, a division of LVMH (Moet Hennessey, Louis Vuitton S.A.), to manufacture and distribute sunglasses and optical frames for an additional five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2009.

Signature Eyewear Q3 Sales Increase But Net Income Declines

Posted: 10/20/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

ClearVision Is Winner of 2008 HIA’s Achievement Award

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Golfers 'Swing Fore Sight' in PBA Golf Tourney

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Kenmark Introduces Lilly Pulitzer Merchandising Materials

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

PixelOptics Launches ‘Enhanced’ Multifocal

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Viva Introduces Florals into Candie’s Eyewear Collection

Posted: 10/20/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Jalapenos Unveils New Eyewear for Him and Her

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Oliver Goldsmith Introduces Hoffmann Buffalo Horn

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

OSI Presents New Blinde Styles

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Thakoon Bows Fall 2008 Optical Collection

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

The McGee Group Debuts Vera Bradley’s Charm ‘School’

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

A&A Optical Extends Pez License

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Signature Renews Hart Schaffner Marx

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Augen Consolidates North American Operations; Kapash Exits Company

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Intercast Opens U.S. Sales Office, Expands Rx Lens Line

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Marco Polarized Launches Promotion

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Smith Optics Enters Rx Market, Links With Eyefinity for Online Orders

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Vision Council Releases Voluntary Lead Guidelines

Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Daniel Swarovski Crystal Eyewear Bows Two New Collections

Posted: 9/22/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

ic! berlin Debuts Très Chic!

Posted: 9/22/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

ODC Launches Rodenstock Multigressiv MyView

Posted: 9/22/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Oliver Peoples Releases New Optical and Sun Styles

Posted: 9/22/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Smith Offers Two New Styles in Their Exclusivo Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 7:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Dillon Optics Develops NIR Sun Lens Technology

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

KBco Offers EOS PAL in 1.67

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Seiko Expands Material Options For Free-form Progressives

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Seiko Intros Supercede Free-form Lenses

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Shamir Insight Debuts Creation in PolyPlus Transitions

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Vision Ease to Showcase Life-Rx Lenses

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Wiley X Expands Street Series

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Artoptic Expands EG Eyewear

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Base Curve Brings Modern Romance to John Varvatos

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

i-dealoptics Unveils New Polarized SunTrends Styles

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Marchon Presents New Styles in ck Calvin Klein Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Marcolin USA Re-Launches Timberland Sunwear Line

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Younger Image Intros Wrap in Poly NuPolar Gray

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Zeiss Debuts Short-Corridor Version of GT2

Posted: 9/22/2008 6:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Essilor Debuts Children’s Lens Line

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Hoyalux iD Now in Phoenix and Phoenix Suntech Photochromic

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Nouveau Unveils Kay Unger New York Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Signet Offers Kodak Precise Short in 1.67

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Allison Debuts Moschino Styles

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Legacie Bows David Yurman Eyewear Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Legacie Presents Kata Eyewear’s Fall Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Sáfilo and Carrera Re-Launch Vintage Styles in U.S.

Posted: 9/22/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Augen Debuts NXT Sunlenses

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Kenmark and Vera Wang Introduce Optical Frames

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Luxottica Unveils the Persol Fall/Winter 2008 Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

OSI Unleashes New Chrome Hearts Eyewear Styles

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Polycore Releases SFSV Line

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Sama Eyewear Goes ‘Undercover’ With Incognito

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Vision-Ease Lens Expands Base Curve Offerings

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Viva and Escada Release New Models for Fall 2008

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Zyloware Presents New Via Spiga Optical Styles

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Cartier Debuts R de Cartier Eyewear Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Derapage’s Tornado Extends Range of Award-Winning Frames

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

L’Amy America Debuts Nina Ricci Eyewear Line

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Maui Jim Releases the MauiPassport Rx Lens

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Mykita Goes ‘Metropolitan’

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Opthonix to Intro iZon Gray Rx Sun Lenses

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

StudioMikli Introduces the Vanessa & Mehdi Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Betsey Johnson Previews Collection at Gruen Eyes

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Cover Story: Stepping Up to the Luxury Market

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Jhane Barnes ‘Goes Green’ With Kenmark Collection

Posted: 9/22/2008 1:30 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Marco Polarized Adds New Distributors

Posted: 9/22/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Marcolin Signs Pacts for Tod’s and Hogan Eyewear

Posted: 9/22/2008 1:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11
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Scene & Heard  

Barbara Creations Turns 40

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
SKOKIE, Ill.—Barbara Creations, Inc, begun in 1968 by Al Gluck, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Based here, the company, which sells sunglasses for men, women and children, has expanded from five to 60 employees and has purchased the 22,000-square foot building it’s housed in over the last four decades.

Academy Draws Record Attendance to Anaheim

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
ANAHEIM, Calif.—More than 4,300 optometrists, paraoptometrics and vision scientists attended last month’s annual Academy 2008 meeting, sponsored by the American Academy of Optometry and held here Oct. 22 through Oct. 25.

Vision Council’s Sunglass and Reader Division Holds Meeting

Posted: 11/10/2008 5:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
LAS VEGAS—The Vision Council’s Sunglass and Reader division recently held their 2008 annual meeting immediately following Vision Expo West to bring together leading industry executives in the organization’s first full-membership gathering since the Sunglass Association of America, begun in 1975, joined forces with the Vision Council earlier this year.

EyeRock Rocks in Vegas for Essilor Vision Foundation

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Golfers 'Swing Fore Sight' in PBA Golf Tourney

Posted: 10/20/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Essilor Throws Mike Daley a Retirement Bash in Vegas

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Essilor Vision Foundation Launches "Kids Vision for Life—Dallas Coalition"

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Transition's Craig and Knicks Legend Frazier Honored by Helen Keller Services for the Blind

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Betsey Johnson Previews Collection at Gruen Eyes

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Ilori and Valerie Steele Go Gothic at FIT

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Industry Salutes Vision Council’s Greene, Essilor’s Daley At Essilor Vision Foundation Golf Tourney Fundraiser

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Marco Honors Hirsch, Katz & Klein, Sutherlin Reps

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11

Santinelli Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Posted: 9/22/2008 3:00 AM Volume Number: 22:11
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Retailers  

Luxottica’s Guerra Urges Calm in ‘Particularly Difficult Year’

Posted: 11/10/2008 4:00 AM Volume Number: 22:13
MILAN—Andrea Guerra, chief executive officer of Luxottica Group, recently described the current uncertain worldwide economic situation as a time “to stay calm, not to find shortcuts.”

Marchon Extends Global License for Fendi Eyewear

Posted: 11/10/2008 12:30 AM Volume Number: 22:13
ROME—Marchon has renewed its global license with Fendi, a division of LVMH (Moet Hennessey, Louis Vuitton S.A.), to manufacture and distribute sunglasses and optical frames for an additional five-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2009.

People: October 20, 2008

Posted: 10/20/2008 2:00 AM Volume Number: 22:12

Sàfilo USA Creates New Ultra Luxury Sales Concept

Posted: 10/20/2008 1:00 AM