I’ll Think About That Tomorrow

We all know one—somebody who puts things off to the last possible moment—The Procrastinator. Some people put off little things, like organizing a closet or tidying up the garage. Then there are those who put off the big stuff—filing taxes in August instead of April, not paying bills on time, or postponing yearly medical check-ups—and that’s when serious consequences can ensue. As a writer and editor for Vision Monday, I am all too familiar with co-workers (including myself) pushing the deadline.

Kering Group Reports Strong Momentum for Kering Eyewear in FY 2019

PADOVA, Italy—Kering Group (PARIS: KER), the global luxury group overseeing fashion brands Gucci and Saint Laurent, among others, reported a 13.3 percent comparable sales gain on total revenues of €15,883.5 million in FY 2019, and the company also pointed out the "very strong momentum" of Kering Eyewear, which generated 2019 revenue of $500.9 million, an increase of 18.2 percent on a comparable basis. Reported within the luxury group's "corporate and other" segment, Kering Eyewear contributed €474 million to consolidated revenue after eliminating intra-group sales and royalties paid to the Group’s Houses (€596 million including these items). 

Healthcare Branding and Smart Glasses Experts Join VM Summit Program

NEW YORK—Mark Pappas, an expert in healthcare marketing and branding and Stephen Lake, the CEO of a fast rising smart glasses startup, will offer their unique perspectives on the dynamics of new technologies and consumer behavior at the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit program, “The Future of Healthcare: Beyond 2020.”

Safilo Group Acquires 61.34 Percent of Privé Revaux, Fast-Growing U.S. Eyewear Brand With Celebrity Caché

PADUA, Italy and MIAMI—Safilo Group S.p.A (Reuters SFLG.MI ) has announced the acquisition of a 61.34 percent equity interest in the Miami-based company Prive Goods, LLC, which operates Privé Revaux. The company said that the deal was signed and closed on Feb. 10.

Myopia Management

Myopia is not a new vision condition, but the growing awareness of the eye health risks associated with this common ophthalmic disorder, especially among eye-care professionals, is a somewhat contemporary phenomenon. Indeed, myopia is the most common ophthalmic condition in the world, with an estimated 34 percent of the world’s population, or roughly 2.62 billion people, affected by this condition, according to recent research.