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
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
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 12:21 AM
PIEVE DI CADORE, Italy—The Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers’ Association general meeting was held earlier this month at the Eyewear Museum of Pieve di Cadore to take stock of the eyewear industry's performance and review the forecast for the coming months in Italy and internationally.
By Staff
Friday, December 23, 2022 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
1847 Holdings announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has signed a definitive agreement to acquire
ICU Eyewear Holdings Inc., a leading designer of over-the-counter (OTC), non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light blocking eyewear, sun readers and outdoor specialty sunglasses.
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.