Women's History Month Cited Much Progress and Sets Stage for More Progress Ahead

NEW YORK—It was 1981 when Congress officially passed Pub. L. 97-28, which both authorized and requested that the President proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” As The Library of Congress reports on www.womenshistorymonth.gov, the month grew over the next five years, and in 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 declaring March Women’s History Month. Each year, the sitting President issues their own proclamation in March, once again declaring Women’s History Month. 

As Inflation Starts to Cool, ECPs’ Business Prospects Begin to Brighten in the Latest Q1 ECPulse Survey From Jobson

NEW YORK—The uncertain future of the economy for many ECPs, including continued, yet cooling inflation numbers and high business costs were among the concerns within the most recent ECPulse Survey conducted in March 2023 by Jobson Optical Research. Some 25 percent of the ECPs surveyed said their practice has been greatly impacted by the state of the economy versus 68 percent who said their business has been only slighted impacted by the uncertainty of the ever-changing economy.

The National Average for Gross Revenue at ECP Locations Increased for the Week of March 20 – 26, Jobson’s Latest Practice Performance Tracker Shows

NEW YORK—The national average for gross revenue at ECP locations increased last week, March 20 – 26, when compared with the previous week at a rate of 1 index point. That places gross revenue at a level 3 index points above where it was at this point in time (Week 13) when compared with last year (2022), 5 points above the same period in 2021, 98 points above 2020, and 5 points above 2019, according to Jobson’s most recent Practice Performance Tracker.

Marcolin Reports Rise in Net Sales, Margins for 2022

LONGARONE and MILAN, Italy—On March 28, 2023, the board of directors of Marcolin Group presented the draft of the Group’s separate and consolidated financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, which will be subject to approval by the Shareholders' Meeting in April. In 2022, Marcolin's net sales amounted to €547.4 million (about $593.4 million USD), up 20.1 percent compared to the previous year at current exchange rates (+ 13.2 percent at constant exchange rates).

The Party Scene at Vision Expo East 2023

NEW YORK—From recognizing men and women as major players in optical to celebrating company anniversaries and products, New York City was a busy place to be during Vision Expo East’s festivities. Here’s a look at some of the major parties that took place around town during Vision Expo East. Look for more show coverage and photos in Vision Expo Attendees Are Back…And So Is the Show’s Energy. To read all of the Digital Editions of the Show Dailies, go to the Issue Archives page on VisionMonday.com.