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Eyewear Experiences a Specialist Revival Trend
Consumers seeking authenticity and unique looks are revisiting small-scale eyewear brands.
The Vision Council and WWD Partner for a Panel at Vision Expo East
Vision Expo East panel "Eye on Design: An Exclusive Talk With Influential Eyewear Designers" will be streamed…
West Coast Eyewear Brands Make Statements at Vision Expo East 2018
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Safilo Posts Loss for Year
Delivery delays and the loss of the Gucci business weighed on the eyewear firm.
Kering Eyewear Inks Partnership With JD.com
This is Kering Eyewear's first official flagship, offering designs from Gucci or Saint Laurent, among others.
Lacoste Creates Djokovic Sunglasses Collection
The collection will make its debut in April.
Luxottica Acquires Majority Stake in Japanese Eyewear Manufacturer Fukui Megane
The Italian giant bought a 67 percent stake in the Sabae-based company specialized in the production of…
Luxottica, Essilor Merger Cleared by U.S., European Commission
China is the remaining country where antitrust approval is still pending.
Mido 2018: Italian Eyewear Banks on Lenses and Optical to Keep Growing
The 48th edition of the three-day eyewear trade fair closed in Milan on Feb. 26, setting new records in the…
Luxottica Profits Rise 10 Percent
Revenues for the period clocked in at 9.15 billion euros.
End of Gucci License Impacts Safilo Sales in 2017
Revenues at the Italian eyewear company dropped 16.4 percent last year, as Safilo's performance was also…
Luxottica Sales Essentially Flat in 2018
A strong euro weighed on fourth-quarter sales.
Dior Intensifies Eyewear Focus With First Dedicated Store
The brand is tightening its grip on distribution and positioning eyewear on par image-wise with its other…
Safilo Group Inks Distribution Agreement in Paraguay
The Italian eyewear manufacturer strengthens its presence in Latin America signing an exclusive deal with…
Guess, Marcolin Sign Early License Renewal
The licensing agreement between the two companies has been extended through 2025.