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Developments Safilo in line with competition

mei 7, 2014
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Last week Safilo published its first quarter results of this year. Sales decreased with 1,3% compared to the first three months of last year but both operating and net profit increased significantly which indicates Safilo finally successfully improves efficiency and organization. Of course, like every European company, it suffers from the strong Euro. At constant […]

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Japanese perfection now in Europe

mei 5, 2014
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The Japanese brand 999.9 (pronounce fournines) owns and franchises 14 stores in Japan where they only sell their own collection. In addition, you can find it at about 500 other Japanese opticians. This Spring the brand finally makes the jump to Europe and for this reason it designed a complete new collection. All styles have […]

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Record amount of visitors at Dutch Contactlens Congres

maart 17, 2014
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More than 1570 unique visitors, a range of well-known speakers, a professional organization and goodlooking booths of almost all contactlens- and instrument suppliers in the industry. The Dutch Contactlens Congres indeed developed into one of the most important contactlens gatherings worldwide which is certainly a major compliment for the organization. I’m not qualified to comment […]

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Less sales for Safilo in 2013

maart 10, 2014
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Last week Safilo posted a decrease in sales for 2013 of 4,6% when compared to 2012. At constant exchange rates the decrease would have been 1,9%. Taking in account the loss of the Armani license, the decrease in sales is rather limited. Remarkable however is the decrease in sales of even 10,6% in the fourth […]

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