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Loved Most From Coast to Coast: Statuses Rise With Contest Wins

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:15:00 GMT

Today’s customers don’t keep their opinions to themselves. They are constantly sharing, reviewing and rating their experiences with businesses, and as a result, consumers’ trust and interest in products are becoming more dependent on publicized opinions.

COLA Becomes a Subcommittee of The Vision Council

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT

TEMECULA, Calif.—The California Optical Laboratory Association (COLA) officially became a subcommittee of The Vision Council with the signing of documents at the annual COLA meeting held here.

Top 10, Mass Merchants’ Sales Up in 2012

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT

Key Optical Players Ranked by U.S. Sales in 2012

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:03:00 GMT

Snapshots of Optical’s 10 Largest Retail Players

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT

Mass Merchants/Clubs Maintain Almost One-Third of Top 50 Sales

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

The Ultimate Accessory

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

L.A. Eyeworks

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Schneider Showcases New Technologies at Digicon

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DALLAS—Schneider Optical Machines demonstrated its latest lens processing technology for an elite group of invited guests at Digicon, a three-day technical conference the company hosted last month at its headquarters near Dallas.

Moscot Extends Its Charitable Arm to the Boys Club of New York

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—The Moscot Mobileyes Foundation, the charitable arm of the iconic eyewear retailer based in downtown Manhattan, made its quarterly visit last month to The Boys Club of New York (BCNY), a nonprofit organization that provides free services to children in need of after school care at various locations throughout the city.

Doing Business in Optical’s Local Markets

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Stanton Optical jumped from six locations and $7 million in 2009 to 27 locations and $37 million in revenue last year, and the company is on track to have 55 locations up and running by the end of next year.

Brick and Order

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Many Faces of Omni-Channel Marketing

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:05:00 GMT

SUNY Eyes on New York Gala

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—With The Big Apple as a vibrant backdrop, the optical community honored several industry veterans on March 15. At the famed Cipriana’s, the SUNY “Eyes on New York” Gala paid tribute to John Carrier, president and CEO of Essilor of America, Inc., and Jim Murphy, VP/general manager U.S. Vision Care for Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Eyeglass.com Names Laermer as New CEO

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SARASOTA, Fla.— Eyeglass.com, one of the first online eyewear retail websites, founded in 1995, announced that public relations and marketing authority Richard Laermer will become its new CEO. Eyeglass.com’s founding CEO, Jim Morrison, will become chairman of the company and remain active in the site’s day to day business, a spokesperson told VM.

Viva Int’l Group Names Industry Vet Bortuzzo as New President

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SOMERVILLE, N.J.–Viva International Group has named Antonio Bortuzzo as its new president.

The Rising Tide of Private Label

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK—The hottest new digital progressive lens might be a brand you’ve never heard of.

Putting the Next Big Ideas in Motion

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Attracting Eyeballs to Eyeglasses and Closing the Sale

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

Try Then Buy: Overcoming the Virtual Divide

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:03:00 GMT

Attention Internet Shoppers

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SIGHT OPTICAL

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Brooklyn Spectacles Presents First Optical Collection

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Launched in 2012 and based out of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Spectacles has introduced a collection of vintage-inspired, modern and rustic styles that mirror the culture and vibe of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Raen Launches Companion Optical Collection

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

ENCINITAS, Calif.— Raen, the independent, handcrafted eyewear company based in California, has launched a companion ophthalmic collection to their sunwear line which debuted in 2008.

MOODY BLUES

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT