By Staff
Friday, September 13, 2024 12:18 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has announced the release of a new research report featuring a comprehensive analysis of consumer perception and sentiment regarding “Made in the USA” labeling of general-purpose products, as well as eyeglasses and sunglasses frames. Findings from the report, titled “Focused inSights 2024: Consumer Perception and Sentiments on Made in the USA Products,” indicate that more than half of American consumers consider a Made in the USA designation to be an important factor in their purchasing decision, with many willing to pay more for products labeled as American made.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:21 AM
NEW YORK and SAVANNAH, Ga.—
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. today announces a new academic partnership with the
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), a global leader in art, design and innovation in higher education, as the university launches its first-ever Fashion Eyewear Design course.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
Vision Monday and
20/20 are hosting the 16th annual EyeVote Readers' Choice Awards to
identify the optical industry’s favorite products and companies this year. These two Jobson Medical Information publications are teaming up once again this fall to get readers’ opinions by asking optical retailers and ECPs to identify their favorite products in 22 distinct categories.
By Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024 12:15 AM
PARIS—
Silmo has unveiled the nominees for its 2024 Optical Design Contest, marking the third edition of this event. Open to design school students from around the world, this contest focuses on accessory glasses that explore new functionalities and uses aside from correcting and protecting the wearer’s vision.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12:24 AM
NEWARK, N.J.—The 22nd edition of
Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical feature brings a class of leaders, changemakers and trailblazers who are as impressive and exciting as it gets. Today,
Vision Monday is announcing its 2024 roster of 40 women of accomplishment who were selected by
VM’s editors from several hundred submissions. For this year’s Annual Report,
VM considered women who are making a difference in the following five categories: Executive Suite, Rising Stars, Mentors, Innovators and Above & Beyond.
By Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:24 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France; VENICE and MILAN—
EssilorLuxottica has wrapped up its 2024 EssilorLuxottica Days experience, giving eyecare practitioners and customers from the U.S. and throughout the world the ability to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the company's eyewear design and manufacturing from start to finish.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:24 AM
PARIS—
Silmo has named fashion designer
Alexis Mabille as chairman of the 2024 Silmo d’Or Awards, according to an announcement from Silmo. From Lyon, France, Mabille graduated in 1997 from the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture Parisienne before working with major Parisian fashion houses, according to Silmo. He established his eponymous brand in 2005, which includes men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessory and tailored collections; Mabille is most famous for his iconic bow tie designs, and has been on the official calendar of Haute Couture since 2021, the announcement said.
By Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:18 AM
NEW YORK—Now in its fourth year, Jobson’s 2024 Ultimate Partners program gives readers the opportunity to highlight their great business support partners and showcase their support.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:24 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—
The Vision Council has released the findings from its recent survey on adults’ sports sunglass usage and preferences. The report, titled Focused inSights 2024: Sports Sunglasses, explores sunglasses designed specifically for outdoor sports and physical activities, and reveals insights into the demographics, purchasing habits and product characteristics that matter most to sports sunglasses users, according to an announcement from The Vision Council. The survey results were released ahead of
National Sunglasses Day on June 27, The Vision Council’s annual commemorative day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of wearing sunglasses to protect eyes from the sun’s powerful rays.
By Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:15 AM
NOVATO, Calif.—
Zenni Optical, an online eyewear retailer, has announced it will begin offering contact lenses from several manufacturers, including CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:18 AM
AJAX, Ontario—
Alternative & Plan B Eyewear has announced that it is continuing to support the pediatric eyewear market with the debut of the Indii Kids line. “It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce Indii Kids, our new pediatric collection,” said Paul Storace, CEO of Alternative & Plan B Eyewear.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:25 AM
LOMBARDY, Italy—Sergio Luigi Cereda, influential eyewear designer and industry visionary, passed away on April 18, 2024, following a long illness, his family announced yesterday. Cereda was 88 years old and surrounded by family at his home in Castiglione Olona, Lombardy, Italy, when he passed. He is survived by his wife Ivana, daughters Caterina and Stefania and grandchildren Edoardo, Jordan Nicolo’ and Giada Grazia.
By Staff
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:30 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Vision Council, a trade association dedicated to supporting the optical industry, released Focused inSights 2024: Online vs. In-Person Purchase Patterns, offering a comprehensive examination of consumer shopping habits for eyeglasses, contact lenses, sunglasses and readers. The report detailed both online and in-person buying trends, providing valuable insights for a variety of optical businesses. A summary, along with the full research report, is available in The Vision Council’s
Research Download Center as a complimentary download for members of The Vision Council, with a paid option for non-members.
By Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:30 AM
NEW YORK—A new Sergio Cereda Design Award will be formally announced at Vision Expo East on March 16, a second initiative created in honor of eyewear designer Sergio Cereda to recognize distinctive and emerging talent in the eyewear industry. The North American Award follows the creation of the European award to honor Cereda, which was successfully launched at the Mido exhibition in Milan on Feb. 3, as
VMAIL previously
reported. The deadline for submissions for the inaugural North American Sergio Cereda Design Award is Oct. 1, 2024. Winners of the award will be announced in 2025.