By Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023 12:15 AM
SAN DIEGO—
Blenders Eyewear has expanded its athlete roster with the addition of CrossFit athlete Anikha Greer, professional climber Sasha DiGiulian and Team Ireland cyclist Orla Walsh.
By Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:24 AM
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.—Christopher and James Shyer, owners and co-CEOs of
Zyloware, announced that company turns 100 years old today, January 26, 2023. The Zyloware family, which extends beyond the Shyers to its employees, partners, friends, and the optical industry, will be invited to celebrate “a century of helping people see a beautiful day every day” throughout 2023 with a series of events to mark this milestone. Zyloware was incorporated as a business in New York State on January 26, 1923.
By Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:15 AM
LONGARONE—
Marcolin has announced the appointment of Alessio Puleo as group marketing director. Puleo began working at Marcolin in 2021 and reports directly to CEO and general manager Fabrizio Curci.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:18 AM
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.—
Black EyeCare Perspective has named Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, as the first executive director of the non-profit. Dr. Johnson has served as the organizations chief visionary officer.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:15 AM
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—
Charmant Group has announced that Charmant USA named Mick Kunish its new director of business development. Kunish has 22 years of optical industry experience.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 12:18 AM
MUNICH, Germany—The 2023 edition of
opti wrapped up on January 15 in Munich, Germany. The show, which began on January 13, marks the first major international optical international trade show of the year.
By Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023 12:27 AM
LONGARONE—
Marcolin and
Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced the renewal of their licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and worldwide distribution of optical frames and sunglasses branded Harley-Davidson.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—
Thélios, part of
LVMH, has announced that Cedric Moreau has joined the company as vice president of sales for the optical channel in the USA, effective immediately. He will report to Enrico Sanavia, head of Americas, and be based in New York.
By Staff
Friday, January 6, 2023 12:27 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Today, The Vision Council will release its first set of comprehensive industry estimates since last year’s inSights Research Program launch. The inaugural Market inSights 2022 Report estimates that the overall size of the U.S. optical retail industry was $76.5 billion as compared to $76.09 billion for 2021, according to an announcement from The Vision Council. Both the 2021 and 2022 figures use the new methodology associated with The Vision Council's Market inSights Report.
By Staff
Friday, January 6, 2023 12:18 AM
Friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of Brian Ziegler, who passed away on December 23, 2022. He was 66. Ziegler was an industry veteran, having worked in optics for more than 30 years.
By Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023 12:18 AM
MINNEAPOLIS—
OGI Eyewear celebrated 25 years in business on Dec. 15, 2022. Founded in 1997 in Minnesota, the indie eyewear brand now celebrates its bold, colorful approach in product and branding, blending high-fashion compositions with vivid palettes, dynamic designs and a unique Minnesotan perspective.
By Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—Just prior to the Christmas holiday,
Warby Parker (NYSE: WRBY) announced the opening of two new stores in New York, noting that they would include the milestone opening of the 200th store for the eyewear retailer, which first launched online in 2010. The company opened its first physical retail store in Soho, on Greene Street, in 2013. The new stores, including one in Morningside Heights and one on Union Square, were opened in tandem.
By Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
Orbis International announces its renewed partnership with Swiss watchmaker
Omega, providing the organization with $2.5 million over the next five years.
By Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 12:24 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ken.—
Kenmark Eyewear has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a special giveaway, celebratory events and more.