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20/20 Optometry has always had high standards for its vision care brands carried in-house and now Dr. Jeanette Lee reveals why she’s made the conscious decision to carry only non-retail brands. San Jose, Ca (PRWEB) February 11, 2013 Bay Area optometrist Dr. Jeanette Lee of 20/20 Optometry has consciously decided not to sell designer brands that are readily available at many of the retail stores at the malls because the stores are all owned by the world’s largest eye wear manufacturer,...

MASON, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearle Vision, North America's largest and most trusted licensed optical brand, announced today its 2013 expansion plans within the United States, which includes the re-licensing of 34 locations in 10 states. With more than 520 eye care centers in the United States, Pearle Vision is now seeking to grow its national footprint and has identified Florida, Ohio and Michigan as the first markets for its aggressive re-licensing effort....

MASON, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearle Vision, North America's largest and most trusted licensed optical brand, announced today its 2013 expansion plans within the United States, which includes the re-licensing of 34 locations in 10 states. With more than 520 eye care centers in the United States, Pearle Vision is now seeking to grow its national footprint and has identified Florida, Ohio and Michigan as the first markets for its aggressive re-licensing effort....

MILAN, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Armani Group, global leader in the fashion and luxury industry, and Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a leader in the eyewear sector, today announced that a Letter of Intent has been signed which is preliminary to an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacturing and global distribution of sun and prescription eyewear under the Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A/X brands, beginning January 2013. "Back in 1988 Giorgio Armani and...

NEW YORK, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VisionSpring is proud to announce the new appointment of Kevin Hassey as President. In this new role, Mr. Hassey will oversee global operations and lead the implementation of VisionSpring's growth strategy across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. "I am excited to join VisionSpring at this key moment in VisionSpring's expansion. We have a great opportunity to restore the sight and transform the lives of hundreds of millions of people in the developing...

Independent local eyeglass shops and private doctors' offices also fared well YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shopping for eyeglasses isn't easy, especially when frames can cost well over $200 a pair, even without the fancy add-ons and logos. But a Consumer Reports survey found that a great pair of eyeglasses doesn't have to break the bank. Consumer Reports surveyed more than 30,000 bespectacled readers about their most recent purchase of a pair of eyeglasses and...

Luxottica employees and OneSight volunteers see life through the eyes of millions who suffer from poor vision during "OneDay" for OneSight charity on October 14 Public invited to participate online at www.OneSight.org MASON, Ohio, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On October 14, OneSight, Luxottica's global charity which provides free vision care and eyewear to millions in need, will host a series of global vision awareness events as part of World Sight Day. Participants will spend the day...

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakley, Inc. today announced that it has engineered innovative new 3D eyewear that both complements and optimizes the technology used in the majority of 3D movie theaters around the world. The company's proprietary frame innovations have been combined with lens technologies that will maximize the 3D experience with an unrivaled level of performance. Taking advantage of Oakley's new HDO-3D(TM) technology, premium editions in the new line will...

MILAN and MELBOURNE, Australia, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA: LUX; NYSE: LUX), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, today introduced shoppers to the Future of Retailing with the launch of a world-first global retail concept store unveiled in Australia's fashion capital, Melbourne. Today's opening of the first OPSM eye hub store marks the debut of a retail outlet where every customer dictates and...

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Taking healthy sight awareness to the streets of New York City, Transitions Optical has teamed up with Erik Estrada of the famed 70s TV show "CHiPs" to educate consumers about the importance of proper eyecare and eyewear. As a Healthy Sight Officer dressed in full uniform, Estrada led the Healthy Sight Patrol through high-traffic areas of the city yesterday, including Times Square and Bryant Park, and issued "Sightations" to those who were not...