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NEW YORK—It may still be the dog days of summer, and we may still be at the beach, but, with just a few days to go until August, the back-to-school season is creeping up on everyone. In fact, many have already gotten a head start on their shopping, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), who reports that 55 percent of back-to-school and college shoppers already began their shopping as of early July—though there’s still plenty to do.
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Optometry Giving Sight launches new year-round giving campaign; EssilorLuxottica to acquire Supreme from VF Corporation; VSP Vision names Charlie Biegel president of Eyefinity; McGee Group names Gina Kwok marketing director; and Prevent Blindness holds Focus on Eye Health Summit all topped this week’s VMAIL news feed. Click on the headlines below to catch up on anything you might have missed.
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PARIS and DENVER—EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the optical industry, and VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, announced that they entered into a definitive agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire the Supreme brand from VF for $1.5 billion in cash. A New York-city based skate culture brand, Supreme was established in 1994 and has expanded into a global community, with 17 retail stores in the U.S., Asia and Europe, and an e-commerce platform across all regions. It runs a digital-first business.
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This adorable optometrist kitten is also a keychain—and you can purchase it on Etsy here. #WeShareIt
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NEW YORK—Prevent Blindness announced at the beginning of July that it is joining in support of July as Dry Eye Awareness Month, with the goal of educating the public and health care professionals about dry eye disease. For the fourth consecutive year, OCuSOFT Inc., a privately held eye and skin care company specializing in eyelid hygiene and ocular health, is partnering with Prevent Blindness in support of Dry Eye Awareness Month. The National Eye Institute estimates that dry eye affects nearly 16 million Americas, as reported in VMAIL; in recognition of this, Prevent Blindness is offering a number of resources to help ECPs make the most out of educating their patients on dry eye this July.
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