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November 8, 2016April 24, 2018

Rosemary Kavanagh Awarded the Dayton Forman Award from CNIB

TORONTO —CNIB awarded the Dr. Dayton M. Forman Memorial Award for 2016 to the late Rosemary Kavanagh for her dedication and tireless efforts over the years to ensure that people who are blind or partially sighted had access to equitable library service.

The award, established by the CNIB Library Board in 1996, recognizes outstanding leadership in the advancement of library and information services for Canadians living with vision loss or print disabilities.

Rosemary constantly imagined new ways to offer services for CNIB library users and, more generally, people with print disabilities. She was a strategic thinker who was passionate about the role of non-profits in societal development and change, particularly as it related to people with vision loss.

Rosemary is remembered for her commitment, passion, and her achievement in helping advance library services for those with print disabilities at home and abroad.

To read the full press release, click HERE.

Caption: Presentation of the 2016 Dr. Dayton M. Forman Memorial Award to Laura Kavanagh, daughter of Rosemary Kavanagh winner of the award.

[left to right] Jim Sanders, C.M., Past President and CEO, CNIB; Laura Kavanagh, daughter of the late Rosemary Kavanagh; Kevin Burns, Member of the CNIB National Board of Directors

November 7, 2016April 24, 2018

New Look Vision Group Continues to Break New Records

New Look Vision reported revenues of $49M and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $8M for the third quarter ended September 24, 2016. These figures represent increases of 18.3% and 12.5% respectively over last year.

These increases were due of course to New Look’s multiple acquisitions, namely 20 stores in the last twelve months. The Quebec-based chain store also experienced strong sales growth of 9.1% over last year.

Year-to-date revenues and EBITDA reached $144M and $25.6M respectively, which represent record highs for the company. President Antoine Amiel stated in a news release that, after its recent acquisition of iVision in Ontario and Visions One Hour Optical in British Columbia, New Look continues to monitor additional acquisition opportunities.

Source: http://web.tmxmoney.com/article.php?newsid=6703120673145123&qm_symbol=BCI

November 4, 2016April 24, 2018

OWP Blau Style 2159 Gives Feminine Urban Character

OWP’s Blau collection launches new models this fall; amongst them, these two young, light-hearted acetate styles with fashionable metal temple design for women. Traditional engravings have been redesigned to give these frames a more urban character with a floral look.

Style 2159 (photo) features a feminine, curved top line, while model 2160 comes with a classic panto shape with an understated keyhole insert bridge. Both styles are available in two glossy options and two options with a brushed finish.

Distributed by Lanctôt : www.rlanctot.com

November 4, 2016April 24, 2018

TRIPTIC, the First Eyewear Consulting Agency

Serving both as protective (and corrective) product and as fashion accessory, eyewear is powerfully attractive for wearers and consumers worldwide. Realizing this, many from the eyewear industry are actively involved in its mutation that started a few years ago, a change that resulted from increasing competition, a potential disruption of the sales channels partially arising from progressively growing online sales, as well as the new expectations of young (and older) consumers looking for new customer experiences and a transformation—and even an industrial concentration, as the global leaders aim to control the entirety of the value chain.

From that assessment, three renowned professionals—Jacques Emmanuel Falempin, Eric Jean and Dominique Cuvillier—joined their expertise to found TRIPTIC, the first eyewear consulting agency.

Based in Paris, TRIPTIC is the first eyewear agency. It advises, guides and provides comprehensive solutions to brands, eyewear manufacturers, distributors and retailers worldwide.

To read full press release, click HERE.

November 4, 2016April 24, 2018

Transitions and Vision RX Lab Team Up to Host CE Event for ECPS

With the potentially harmful effects of blue light, eye care professionals need to be aware of ALL the sources and the products available to protect their patients.Transitions Optical and Vision Rx Lab hosted an educational event for eye care professionals at the Glenerin Inn, Mississauga, Ontario on October 25th. Attendees learned what source of harmful blue light 60% of eye care professionals did not identify in a survey, earned an education credit, networked with their colleagues and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

Front row: Snehali Patel and Mladen Stankovic
Back row: Brian Cockrell, Jase Srnja, Isabelle Tremblay-Dawson, Dave McGrath

For more information or to learn more on how Transitions® lenses provide superior blue light protection, please visit TransitionsCanadaPro.ca/BlueLight or call Transitions Optical customer service at 1.877.254.2590.