Plan B adds three new frames to the Glacée collection. Vintage inspired bold frame shapes meet colourful patterns and textures to create a look that is unique, professional and beautiful. Two of the new additions are semi-rimless and one is full rim. All are cut from sheet, stainless steel. http://www.alternativeeyes.com/
JOSEPH TALLIER APPOINTED NEW CEO OF OGI EYEWEAR
Luxury wholesale optical company Ogi Eyewear has announced the appointment of Joseph Tallier as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Part of the Ogi Eyewear team for six years, he started as Vice President of Global Sales at the company. Tallier grew sales at Ogi Eyewear 300% by communicating the company’s value through marketing, leading the direction of the design vision, and promoting worldwide expansion.
Tallier became an equity partner in 2012 and has twenty-eight years of demonstrated success in the wholesale optical industry.
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Tura Releases New, Vintage Frames
New 2015 releases from the Tura collection feature jewelry-like details reminiscent of art deco and the golden age of glam. The new eyewear styles boast hand set Swarovski crystals, metal studs, two-tone plating, uplifting front shapes and Italian acetate. Several frames are additions to the Legends Collection, a series of retro-inspired designs that pay homage to the brand’s history―pioneering eyewear as a fashion accessory. http://www.tura.com/
Silmo Istanbul 2014 Hosts 500 Brands
In one of the largest Middle Eastern optical fairs in the world, the first annual Silmo Istanbul show in Turkey hosted 500 brands with 95 exhibitors. Over 12,500 eye care industry professionals and visitors attended. Next year’s show is planned for December 10-13, 2015. http://silmoistanbul.com/
ZEISS Posts Slight Revenue Gain
ZEISS posted a modest 2% revenue gain in the financial year 2013/2014, notwithstanding unfavourable currency effects and competitive pressures.
Sales totalled more than $6 billion CDN, a slight increase from the $5.885 billion in the prior year. Profits before taxes were up 14%, to $505 million CDN.
Sales of Carl Zeiss Vision declined 6%, from $1.181 billion CDN to $1.068 billion CDN.
According to Dr. Michael Kaschke, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG, the stagnation of the world economy could slow the Group’s global growth down in 2014/2015. Dr. Kaschke still expects an overall stable development in revenue and profits.
For more information: http://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en_de/media-forum/press-releases.html?id=D4FF860D6FEBEF64C1257DB10026DBE2