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Viva Int’l Group Appoints O’Grady, Director of Sales, West

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group has named Kelly O’Grady as director of sales, West.

Vision Council Promos Planned for Consumers and Media

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:23 AM Volume Number: 24:4
With International Vision Expo East as a backdrop, The Vision Council has planned several initiatives surrounding the show to educate consumers and the media about the latest eyewear fashion trends, as well as advances in eyecare and eyewear technology.

Eastern States Adds Police Sunglasses

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:21 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Eastern States Eyewear has released Police’s 2010 sunglass collection.

Kimiko Presents Kerf Eyeworks

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:21 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Kimiko Eyewear has added a new collection called Kerf Eyeworks offering a range of sleek, street-ready styles in a variety of wearable colors, crafted out of durable, high-quality materials and offered at recession-era prices.

Eagle Eyewear Revisits A Retro Era With The Victory Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Embracing the current retro trend—and using authentic frames as a reference—is the debut of The Victory Collection from Eagle Eyewear.

Revolution Eyewear Unveils Affliction Eyewear

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Revolution Eyewear Inc. has introduced the Affliction Eyewear collection.

Safilo Bows a New Giorgio Armani Optical Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Safilo has reintroduced their Giorgio Armani eyewear collection with a re-emphasis on the very roots of Armani style.

Legacie Adds Betsey Johnson Styles

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Legacie has introduced three new groupings to the Betsey Johnson eyewear.

Marchon Debuts the Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Marchon has introduced the Diane von Furstenberg sun and ophthalmic collection highlighting classic and modern interpretations of iconic details.

Oliver Peoples Adds Styles for 2010

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Oliver Peoples has added new sun and optical styles for Spring/Summer 2010.

Altair Releases New Sigrid Olsen Optical Styles

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Altair’s Sigrid Olsen collection has four new styles which infuse color, depth and texture, with an emphasis on multi-layered materials.

REM Launches Lipstick Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:4
REM Eyewear has debuted the Lipstick Eyewear collection inspired by women who are sassy and smart.

Charmant Adds Elle ‘Elegance Chic’ Series

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Morris Plains, N.J.—Charmant USA has introduced a new series of ophthalmic styles with a touch of glamour into their Elle Eyewear collection.

Viva Introduces Guess by Marciano Eyewear

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International has bowed Guess by Marciano Eyewear for women.

Nouveau Launches iCarly Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Nouveau Eyewear has launched a new line of eyewear from Nickelodeon based on the award-winning hit show iCarly.

Viva Releases Skechers Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group has launched the Skechers Eyewear collection for Spring including sunglasses and prescription frames.

McGee Presents New XOXO Frames

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:4

Luxottica Bows Tory Burch Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Luxottica introduces Tory Burch ophthalmic and sun collections to the optical industry.

Ultra Violet

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Sandra Bullock, Chloe Sevigny, Fergie and Jane Krakowski have all recently been spotted at high profile events wearing purple hues.

Affordable Chic

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Thanks to Merriam-Webster the term “moderate” can be quite neatly defined as “kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits” and “of medium quantity, extent, or amount.”

Non-Profit Group Restores Vision and Hope for Those in Need

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:4
NEW YORK—Many in the optical community know Mark Sachs as the product manager, vision and life at Blue Shield of California.

FGX International’s 4Q ’09 Net Sales Rise 5 Percent

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:4
FGX International, based here, reported that net sales rose to $64.7 million in its fourth fiscal quarter ending Jan. 2, 2010, up 5 percent from a year ago.

Viva International Launches New B-to-B Web Site

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group launched its redesigned interactive Web site, www.vivagroup.com, on March 1.

Luxottica Sees ‘Solid Signs’ of a Turnaround in U.S. Market

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:4
With Luxottica Group’s business currently improving in most parts of the world, CEO Andrea Guerra recently singled out the U.S. market as “showing solid signs of a turnaround” in the first two months of 2010.

Black Jacks

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:50 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Selima Hosts Cutler and Gross

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Modo Offers Retro Appeal for 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:3

LBI Adds Styles to Geek Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marchon Debuts Emilio Pucci 2010 Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Kenmark Offers New Optical Styles in Dana Buchman Vision

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Fusion Bows Kilsgaard ‘After Party’ Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Altair Expands the California Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Viva Introduces New Gant Styles Inspired by Italy

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Luxottica Joins Network of Suppliers on VisionWeb

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:02 AM Volume Number: 24:3

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Heavy Metals

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Cover Story: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Gripping Eyewear Launches Paris Hilton Sunglasses Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:58 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Charmant Group Celebrates ‘09

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Holds Sales Meeting

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:49 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Calling All 3-D ECPs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Modo’s Eco Collection Advances Recycled Materials and ULE

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marcolin Renews License for Cavalli Brands

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Mondottica Int’l Establishes Distribution With New U.S. Company

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signature Eyewear Renews Laura Ashley License

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs License for Mark Nason

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:25 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Viva Signs Eyewear Licensing for William Rast

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Legacie Introduces Itsy Bitsy Betsey Johnson

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Charmant Launches P.S. Plastic Slim Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

REM Bows Lucky Kids Optical Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGee Debuts Totally Rimless ‘Adorned’

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Sunwear  

Vision Council Promos Planned for Consumers and Media

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:23 AM Volume Number: 24:4
With International Vision Expo East as a backdrop, The Vision Council has planned several initiatives surrounding the show to educate consumers and the media about the latest eyewear fashion trends, as well as advances in eyecare and eyewear technology.

Eastern States Adds Police Sunglasses

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:21 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Eastern States Eyewear has released Police’s 2010 sunglass collection.

Eagle Eyewear Revisits A Retro Era With The Victory Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Embracing the current retro trend—and using authentic frames as a reference—is the debut of The Victory Collection from Eagle Eyewear.

Modo Releases Eco Sunglasses

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:20 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Modo continues to go fashionably green with the release of the 2010 eco Sunglass collection.

Revolution Eyewear Unveils Affliction Eyewear

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Revolution Eyewear Inc. has introduced the Affliction Eyewear collection.

Legacie Adds Betsey Johnson Styles

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Legacie has introduced three new groupings to the Betsey Johnson eyewear.

Marchon Debuts the Diane von Furstenberg Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Marchon has introduced the Diane von Furstenberg sun and ophthalmic collection highlighting classic and modern interpretations of iconic details.

Oliver Peoples Adds Styles for 2010

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:15 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Oliver Peoples has added new sun and optical styles for Spring/Summer 2010.

Viva Releases Skechers Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Viva International Group has launched the Skechers Eyewear collection for Spring including sunglasses and prescription frames.

Kenmark Expands Vera Wang Sun

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The Kenmark Group has unveiled Vera Wang’s 2010 sun collection.

McGee Presents New XOXO Frames

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:11 AM Volume Number: 24:4

Luxottica Bows Tory Burch Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Luxottica introduces Tory Burch ophthalmic and sun collections to the optical industry.

Ultra Violet

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Sandra Bullock, Chloe Sevigny, Fergie and Jane Krakowski have all recently been spotted at high profile events wearing purple hues.

Non-Profit Group Restores Vision and Hope for Those in Need

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:4
NEW YORK—Many in the optical community know Mark Sachs as the product manager, vision and life at Blue Shield of California.

FGX International’s 4Q ’09 Net Sales Rise 5 Percent

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:06 AM Volume Number: 24:4
FGX International, based here, reported that net sales rose to $64.7 million in its fourth fiscal quarter ending Jan. 2, 2010, up 5 percent from a year ago.

Alternative Eyewear Named Distributor of Liberty Sport

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Liberty Sport has named Alternative Eyewear the exclusive distributor of the company’s protective sports eyewear and performance sunwear in Canada.

Marchon Debuts Emilio Pucci 2010 Eyewear Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Marcolin Renews Tom Ford Eyewear License in Multi-Year Deal

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

REM Debuts the Converse Backstage Sun Collection

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3

The ‘New’ Word of Mouth

Posted: 3/1/2010 Volume Number: 24:3

Special Report: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:10 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Cover Story: Accessible Luxury

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:01 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Gripping Eyewear Launches Paris Hilton Sunglasses Collection

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:58 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Marchon Bows Calvin Klein 2010 Styles

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Contact Lenses  

Vistakon Names Shedden, MD, Medical Safety Officer

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:26 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Vistakon, a division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., has named Arthur Shedden, MD, MBA, medical safety officer, professional development, responsible for pre- and post-marketing product assessment from a medical safety perspective, according to an announcement from the company.

Vision Expo to Host Shamrock Fest in the Med-Sci Pavilion

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:23 AM Volume Number: 24:4
International Vision Expo East invites optometrists to Shamrock Fest on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Medical and Scientific Theater, Booth MS1274 inside the exhibit hall.

B&L’s New Lens-Care Product Due Out June 1

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:17 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Bausch & Lomb (B&L) plans to begin shipping a new contact lens-care product on June 1, and will officially launch the product later that month at Optometry’s Meeting in Orlando.

20/20 Opticianry Study Center Gets Online Makeover

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:08 AM Volume Number: 24:4
The 20/20 Opticianry Study Center has launched a newly redesigned Web site 2020mag.com/ce to offer optical professionals an enhanced user experience for all their continuing education needs.

ECCA Expands Merchandising and Sales Development Area

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:4
In an organizational announcement, San Antonio-based Eye Care Centers of America (ECCA) said it has brought its ophthalmic lenses and contact lens business operations under the watch of the company’s merchandising and sales development area, headed by ECCA VP Kelly Carter, who joined the company in August 2009.

DAC Int’l Acquires Opteq Technology From Contamac Ltd.

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:3

CIBA Vision Targets Improving CL Compliance in 2010

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:30 AM Volume Number: 24:3
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Equipment  

OS Members Meet Vendors

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:27 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Members of wholesale lab buying group Optical Synergies (OS) met here last month for several days of educational seminars, a vendor conference and a tour of the historic Alamo.

Vision Expo to Host Shamrock Fest in the Med-Sci Pavilion

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:23 AM Volume Number: 24:4
International Vision Expo East invites optometrists to Shamrock Fest on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Medical and Scientific Theater, Booth MS1274 inside the exhibit hall.

OptiSource Introduces Snapit Frame Screws

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:4
OptiSource International has introduced Snapit, a patent-pending frame screw with an extra long feeder tab that snaps off after the screw has been inserted into any hinge or eyewire.

PSI Releases New Purity Polish Pad

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Nidek Distributors Converge in Japan, With Nod To Ozawa

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:52 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Lenses  

Corning, Casters Mark SunSensors’ 10th Anniversary

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:28 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Corning is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of SunSensors monomer, the company’s first photochromic monomer used by its customers to manufacture plastic photochromic lenses.

OS Members Meet Vendors

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:27 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Members of wholesale lab buying group Optical Synergies (OS) met here last month for several days of educational seminars, a vendor conference and a tour of the historic Alamo.

Augen Launches Outdoor Progressive

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Augen Optics is launching Spacia, which the company described as a versatile, “high definition” progressive lens designed for active presbyopes.

Essilor Intros Varilux Physio Enhanced

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Essilor of America is launching a new, top-of-the-line progressive lens, Varilux Physio Enhanced. The new lens is designed with Essilor’s proprietary W.A.V.E. Technology 2, the next generation of Varilux Physio lens design.

Ultra Violet

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Sandra Bullock, Chloe Sevigny, Fergie and Jane Krakowski have all recently been spotted at high profile events wearing purple hues.

Signet Gears Up 2010 Co-op Lab Promo

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Signet Armorlite is launching a sales promotion which kicks off April 1 and ends June 30, 2010.

Augen Launches Trivex Material E-Learning Tool

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:08 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Augen Optics has launched the Trivex material e-training guide for eyecare professionals on its Web site at www.augenoptics.com.

Carl Zeiss Vision Is In Talks With Lenders on Refi

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Carl Zeiss Vision reported that it is in talks with lenders on restructuring of its financing due to a covenant breach based on the financial results of FY 2008/09, which is related to certain aspects of the covenants.

Essilor Boosts Revenue in 2009, Sees More Gains in ’10

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:03 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Essilor International (ESSI.PA: Reuters) reported that it made significant gains in 2009, despite the recessionary economy and what the company characterized as “an unprecedented slowdown in the ophthalmic optical market.”

ECCA Expands Merchandising and Sales Development Area

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:01 AM Volume Number: 24:4
In an organizational announcement, San Antonio-based Eye Care Centers of America (ECCA) said it has brought its ophthalmic lenses and contact lens business operations under the watch of the company’s merchandising and sales development area, headed by ECCA VP Kelly Carter, who joined the company in August 2009.

FTC Settles With Transitions on Alleged Antitrust Violations

Posted: 3/15/2010 Volume Number: 24:4
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on March 3 that it has reached a settlement with Transitions Optical that bars Transitions Optical from using allegedly anticompetitive practices to maintain its monopoly and increase prices on photochromic lenses.

Briot Offers Optimus Lens Packages

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:42 AM Volume Number: 24:3

US Optical Certified for Zeiss Customized Lenses and Process

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:41 AM Volume Number: 24:3

DAC Int’l Acquires Opteq Technology From Contamac Ltd.

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:31 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Switch Vision Adjusts Pricing for New Rx Lens Support Program

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:18 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Bristol Extends High Base Poly Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Optima Expands HyperIndex 1.74 Line

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:14 AM Volume Number: 24:3

New Crizal Alizé Features Improved Cleanability

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:13 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Hoya Net Sales Slip 5.2 Percent in 3Q ’09

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:12 AM Volume Number: 24:3

OWA to Honor Ventura, Fraboni at NYC Event Next Month

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:07 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Walman Inks Licensing Pact With Callaway

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Transitions Honored by Hispanic Public Relations Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:55 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Attendees Have Fun Despite Lack of Sun

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:46 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions Academy Highlights New Lens, Lab of the Year Winner

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Transitions President Craig appointed VP at PPG

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:43 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Kicks Off ’10 With Heavy Schedule of New Releases

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:40 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Essilor Announces 10 Int’l Acquisitions and Partnership Pacts

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:22 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Seiko Offers Free-Form 1.7-Index PALs

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:19 AM Volume Number: 24:2

Signet Armorlite Introduces Kodak Sun Lenses With NXT Technology

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:16 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Rx Safety  

Alternative Eyewear Named Distributor of Liberty Sport

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:05 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Liberty Sport has named Alternative Eyewear the exclusive distributor of the company’s protective sports eyewear and performance sunwear in Canada.
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Office Systems  

Jobson Optical Group Launches Unit: The ECP Business Services Group

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:34 AM Volume Number: 24:2

McGrann Named Chief Technology Officer of VSP Global

Posted: 2/15/2010 12:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Bold Face  

Bold Face: Who You Calling Names?

Posted: 3/12/2010 4:37 PM

Bold Face: “Blind” No More

Posted: 3/5/2010 3:00 PM

Bold Face: Men, Men, Men

Posted: 2/26/2010 1:38 PM

Bold Face: Big Screen Time

Posted: 2/19/2010 1:56 PM
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Style.Pages  

Ultra Violet

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:10 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Sandra Bullock, Chloe Sevigny, Fergie and Jane Krakowski have all recently been spotted at high profile events wearing purple hues.

Black Jacks

Posted: 3/1/2010 12:50 AM Volume Number: 24:3

Heavy Metals

Posted: 2/15/2010 1:04 AM Volume Number: 24:2
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Sweeps Central  

Signet Gears Up 2010 Co-op Lab Promo

Posted: 3/15/2010 12:09 AM Volume Number: 24:4
Signet Armorlite is launching a sales promotion which kicks off April 1 and ends June 30, 2010.
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