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Winners and loosers, double-trouble in the optical business

september 9, 2014
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It was quite a week in the optical industry. HAL with its announcement of an IPO for GrandVision seemed to become the winner but finally had to take its loss when the Kering Group announced the founding of an own eyewear division and the termination of the Gucci license agreement with Safilo. As major shareholder […]

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Luxottica in a nutshell

maart 19, 2014
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With more than 7 billion euro turnover in 2013 Luxottica is a real giant. Those who want to learn more about the company, should visit its new website. In addition, it is a source of inspiration for anyone’s own online representations. Visuals often say more than words and for that reason this new Luxottica website […]

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Arnold Schmied passed away

februari 6, 2014
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Last Friday one of the legendary pioneers of the optical industry passed away. Arnold Schmied founded his company Silhouette, together with his wife Anneliese, in 1964. The mission was revolutionary for that time. Prescription frames should change from vision aids into fashion accessories. The born entrepreneur and visionary made it true and surprised with a […]

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