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Zoff Hong Kong may have only six stores for now, but the Japanese eyewear brand is proving a standout for local licensee Convenience Retail Asia. Victor Fung, chairman of the listed Fung Group affiliate, says Zoff Hong Kong has enjoyed “remarkable success”…
Lenskart’s eyewear brand John Jacobs is looking to garner Rs 500 crore in revenue in two years as it strengthens its retail presence and expands the product portfolio. The brand, which has eight stores currently in Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru, will add six more…
French luxury house Kering has launched its first in-house Balenciaga eyewear line at British Dover Street Market stores. The new collection is exclusive to the DSM chain in the US, UK, Japan, Singapore and China, as well as the brand’s e-commerce channel.…
Marchon Eyewear and Victoria Beckham Ltd have entered into an exclusive, long-term global licensing agreement for sun and optical eyewear. New collections developed under the agreement will roll out globally beginning Fall next year. The collections will be…
Japanese eyewear brand Jins has opened a striking new store in the Shanghai World Financial Center. The Jins store was designed by Tokyo-based architect Junya Ishigami without any external entrance and features concrete counters that appear to float in the…
Japanese mobile giant NTT Docomo, through its subsidiary NTT Docomo Ventures, has invested in QD Laser for an undisclosed amount. QD Laser – which was founded in 2006 as an offshoot of Fujitsu Ltd with funding from Mitsui Ventures – develops and manufactures…
Eyewear manufacturer Safilo has appointed a new CEO this week, following the sudden departure Luisa Delgado, who relinquishes her role at the Italian firm for personal reasons, as of 28 February 2018. The maker and distribution of luxury sunglasses has named…
Safilo continues to expand internationally, boosting its presence in Asia. The Italian eyewear manufacturer has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Thailandand Cambodia, adding to its international distribution network, now extending to 42…
Jewellery retailer Cartier has teamed with Kering Eyewear for its latest eyewear collection. Presented at the Silmo International Optics and Eyewear Exhibition in Paris, it marks the official start of the companies’ licensing agreement. Described as…
The Singapore eyewear market is expected to reach US$400 million in value in the near future, says a new study. The Ken Research report notes amplified demand for premium eyewear brands as consumer awareness grows, with an emphasis on individualisation. “The…
Hong Kong-based upscale eyewear brand MUJOSH has added its first Canadian store to its portfolio of over 700 boutiques across Asia and the South Pacific. The store’s opening is in line with a recent trend of international and local expansion of eyewear brands…
Italian eyewear specialist Safilo Group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement in South Korea with Seeone, a respected local commercial eyewear operator. The new partnership is effective from 1 February. However, Safilo’s Korean duty free business…
Hong Kong eyewear retailer Mujosh has opened its first overseas concept store in Kuala Lumpur. The Mujosh Malaysia store is located in the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur at the heart of the Bukit Bintang retail district. Mujosh says by combining “industrial chic,…
