Fielmann Group acquires Shopko Optical
The Fielmann Group has entered into a definitive agreement in which its US subsidiary, Fielmann USA, will acquire 100% equity ownership in Shopko Optical, an optical retailer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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EssilorLuxottica establishes a solar farm and natural food crops in Italy
40 hectares of industrial land surrounding Barberini’s plant in Abruzzo, a region in central Italy, is being recovered and reconverted to host a solar farm and natural food crops to be used in the
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Mido takes first prize in the Mediastars Press Section
For the second consecutive year, Mido the international eyewear show, was awarded 1st Prize by Mediastars in the Press section, Daily category, for its SPHERES – The Eyewear Universe communication campaign developed and created by Max Galli in partnership with Mixer Group.
RestoringVision awarded $4 Million to support people with presbyopia in India and Nigeria
RestoringVision has been awarded a $4 million grant from Founders Pledge to address presbyopia at scale in India and Nigeria. This investment will enable RestoringVision to implement three large-scale initiatives with its partners to provide reading glasses to 2.5 million people living in poverty with uncorrected presbyopia. RestoringVision focuses on addressing presbyopia at scale. Presbyopia…
Generation Z
What awaits the labor market? Current studies show that with the so-called Generation Z, young people are currently entering the labor market who have completely different values and expectations than their predecessors. As a result, they pose completely new challenges for the HR sector − but also new opportunities and possibilities. This article was provided…
10 things you should know about PFAS
The regulation of “Forever Chemicals” In 2023, the much-discussed ban of approximately 10,000 substances − so called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) − already made big waves in the European Union. Now there are also initial plans to regulate PFAS in the USA − but the potential ban is polarizing. On the one hand it…
Silmo Singapore – a hub of meetings, exchanges and sharing in Southeast Asia
Silmo Singapore, the ASEAN optical show, has had a positive outcome to its 2024 edition. From April 24 to 26 at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre, the event brought together professionals from the optical industry for three days of enriching exchanges.
Ocuco invites labs to the webinar: Investing in LMS
Industry experts from OCUCO host the interactive webinar “Investing in LMS: What to Consider for Your Lab’s Success” on Thursday, May 30, at 11 am EDT (8 am – 9 am PDT). This session will explore the crucial factors for selecting a modern Lab Management Software (LMS) and its potential impact on enhancing lab efficiencies.
Hoya Vision Care partners with EAOO
Hoya Vision Care announced a partnership with the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) to deliver educational content and sessions, in line with Hoya’s commitment to widely share knowledge and technical advances in the field of optometry and myopia management.
Rodenstock announced continued solid financial performance for 2023
The Rodenstock Group announced its results for the financial year 2023. The group increased consolidated pro-forma net sales to 506.1 million euros (previous year 505.3 million euros on a pro forma basis), driven by continued strong sales growth of its B.I.G. VISION product portfolio of biometric progressive lenses and the highly successful launch of MyCon lenses for children.
