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SCHIPHOL, the Netherlands—GrandVision NV (Euronext: GVNV) reported Wednesday that its revenue declined 26.4 percent at constant exchange rates in the first half, and fell 47.5 percent in the second quarter of 2020. The international retailer, which operates the For Eyes optical banner in the U.S. market, cited the impact of store closures related to the coronavirus pandemic as the key factor in the lower sales. Comparable revenue declined 29.1 percent in the first half Read more.
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BOCA RATON, Fla.—Healthy Eyes Advantage Inc. (HEA) cited a robust response by the company’s membership to its offer of no-cost legal advice from health care regulatory compliance attorney Kyle Haubrich during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1,800 HEA members having taken advantage of the COVID-19 related free legal advice offering, conducting in excess of 2,200 consultative sessions with Haubrich to date. HEA noted that the vast majority of these interactions have focused on various aspects Read more.
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CALGARY, Alberta—FYidoctors, Canada’s leading optometrist-owned eyecare company, has announced Cold Lake EyeCare as the latest clinic in western Canada to join the FYidoctors brand. In operation since 1979, Cold Lake EyeCare provides personalized care to the Lakeland area that combines a patient-first approach with leading-edge technology and expertise, according to the announcement this week. The terms of the partnership transaction were not disclosed. Optometrists Dr. John Barkley and Dr. Ross Campbell lead the practice. Read more.
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PARIS—Following the announcement that Silmo 2020 will not go ahead at Paris Nord Villepinte as planned, the Silmo team has activated Silmo 2020 Outside the Walls, a “nomadic” version of the show which will be held in different formats adapted to markets in different cities. As part of this new format, Silmo showrooms will be open in a variety of convenient, safe locations, at different dates. The dates and locations for Silmo 2020 Outside the Read more.
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 I think we’ve got a rebound, but it is much more muted than it was.
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Dallas Federal Reserve president Robert Kaplan, in an interview Monday with Bloomberg Television, as reported by Market Watch. With the expected economic rebound this quarter “more muted” than expected, Kaplan also said the unemployment rate this year will likely be higher than previously thought.
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SUNWEAR COLLECTION
Luxottica Adds to Coach Signature C Collection
Quick Take:
Luxottica is adding two new sun styles to the Signature C collection from Coach.
Specifics: The new styles are HC8277 and HC7110. HC8277 is a classic semi-rimmed square frame with a mixed material construction and Coach’s iconic Signature C pattern lasered along the metal. It is available in dark tortoise with shiny light gold temples and brown gradient lenses, transparent dark gray with shiny light gold temples and dark gray
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SUNWEAR COLLECTION
Komono Launches The Neon Collection
Quick Take:
Komono is launching The Neon Collection, a new sun collection.
Specifics: The Neon Collection is inspired by the bright lights and billboards of Los Angeles, and offers a selection of styles in fluorescent colorways, including neon pink and neon orange.
Selling Point: The Neon Collection brings a pop of color, fun and nightlife to eyewear.
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EYE HEALTH
ABB, EyecareLive Offer Integrated Ordering Enhancement to Telemed Platform
Product:
ABB Optical Group e-commerce enhancement within the EyecareLive platform
Top Line: With the global COVID-19 pandemic continuing to drive patients to look for alternative methods of access to care, ABB Optical Group (ABB) and its telemedicine solution collaborator, EyecareLive, have announced enhancements to the EyecareLive platform. These features improve the doctor and patient experience for eyecare professionals (ECPs) utilizing EyecareLive and include integrated ordering and fulfillment of optical products through ABB.
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As 2020 census workers begin knocking on the doors of millions of U.S. households that have not returned their census questionnaires, four-in-ten U.S. adults who have not yet responded say they would not be willing to answer their door, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Among those who say they have not participated in the census, 40 percent say they would not be willing to talk to a census worker who came to the door; 59 percent say they would be at least somewhat willing. Those who have not responded to the census so far, according to the survey, are disproportionately likely to be from groups the census has struggled to count accurately in previous decennial census collections, including the Black and Hispanic populations.
The survey of 4,708 U.S. adults, conducted online June 16 to 22, finds that 76 percent say they or someone else in their household already responded to the census. Among the rest, 14 percent say their household has not responded and 10 percent are unsure. Read more.
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About This Post: There's no question: telehealth is the topic of the moment. But is it here to stay for good, and what steps does the government need to take in order to ensure that telehealth can continue moving forward? Head over to the New York Times for a look at Congress' role in the future of telehealth, and why some patients prefer online appointments while others don't.
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NEW YORK—With the continued advance of COVID-19, the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in high demand among eyecare professionals and their staff. In addition to masks, gloves, shields and other protective gear, supplies of office and dispensary cleaners, sanitizers and antibacterial agents are required every day. A new and exclusive special digital resource from 20/20 and Vision Monday showcases a variety of product offerings to help ECPs, their associates and patients to stay safe. Read More
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At the end of August, Betty Harville, OD, will retire from the Southern College of Optometry (SCO), closing the chapter of her career in academia. Dr. Harville has left memorable impressions on so many students and colleagues over the course of her 36 years serving on the faculty. She is not only the school’s second-longest serving faculty member, but also the longest-serving woman on the faculty and the first African American woman to achieve the full rank of professor at any of the nation’s optometry schools in 2001. “It’s a great honor and very humbling.” Read More
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The MotoGP season reopened with an appointment at Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, where Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso was on the track with Galileo branding. Read more.
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