Framing the Father’s Day Retail Landscape

NEW YORK—According to the National Retail Federation, this year’s Father’s Day is slated to be bigger than ever before. The NRF reports that Father’s Day spending in 2019 is expected to reach an all-time high of $16 billion, with an average planned spending of about $139 per person. In the same vein, this year, the optical community is getting online and getting involved with Father’s Day in a major way.

Vancouver-Based Durant Sessions Opens Second Location in Canada

Durant Sessions (DS) started as an optical boutique serving the Gastown community in downtown Vancouver. Founded in 2015, the practice didn’t offer any optometric services until Lili Liang, OD, arrived on the scene and partnered with the store in 2017. “I was strolling around Gastown checking out all the optical shops back in December 2016. I stepped into DS and I instantly knew that I want to make this my work space,” she said.

Screen Time for Kids—How Much Is Too Much?

Growing up in the ‘60s, I watched a LOT of television with friends and family. We were riveted by shows like “That Girl,” “Rat Patrol” and “Dark Shadows” and we spent countless hours in front of the TV. My Mom used to refer to it as the “Boob Tube” and she was constantly yelling at us to “go outside and play.” Well, as usual, it seems like my Mom was on to something. Today’s electronic babysitter of choice is the iPhone and iPad. 

Remote Possibilities

Many different forms of ocular telemedicine—also referred to as ocular telehealth—have emerged in the past few years. They create a dynamic but fragmented market in which different business models and service offerings compete for consumer dollars and buy-in from eyecare professionals. The proliferation of ocular telehealth options and the growing investment in the category leaves little doubt that it is gaining momentum, VM has learned for this special Megatrend report.

Revo Celebrates Apollo 50th Anniversary With 'Moonwalker Zero' Limited Edition and Consumer Campaign

NEW YORK—Revo, the performance eyewear brand that was founded in 1985, is getting ready for its next major launch. The brand is participating as a gold sponsor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo lunar landing, and the company is honoring Revo's NASA technology roots and their iconic partnership with astronaut Pete Conrad.