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No surprises at the SILMO d’Or

september 29, 2014
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Awards for BBGR in the category “vision”, for the Japanese company Masunaga in the category “sunglasses”, for Bollé in the category “sport” and for Lucas de Stael for a frame made of stone. This year the SILMO d’Ors were rather predictable. All winners showed themselves very happy with this Award which certainly guarantees a lot […]

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Luxury Optical Holdings buys Robert Marc

september 24, 2014
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The American company Luxury Optical Holdings recently announced it has acquired the also American brand Robert Marc and all its activities. Robert Marc owns eight stores in New York and sells the Robert Marc prescription frames and sunglasses in more than 20 countries to about 500 opticians. In addition the company is the exclusive distributor […]

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Centrop Sales and Hall of Frames inspiring as ever

september 10, 2014
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You can purchase, socialize and meet old friends but most of all fairs are the best places to spot new fresh ideas. You discover new products, see new ways to display products and inspire your clients and most of all you get informed. The Centrop Sales and the Hall of Frames had it all and […]

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Kering Group founds own eyewear division

september 5, 2014
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It rains news in the optical industry these days. The GrandVision IPO and the departure of Andrea Guerra were first of all interesting for investors and financial markets. Today’s news marks another development which could become important for everyone selling (sun)glasses. The Kering Group decided to dismantle its eyewear licenses (with yearly royalties of about […]

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