2 THE MCGEE GROUP has renewed its licensing partnership with Ducks Unlimited. This latest extension, which will run through 2026, will mark the collaboration’s 20th anniversary.
3 CLEARVISION OPTICAL was recognized for the ninth time as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management (NYS-SHRM) and Best Companies Group.
4 MARCOLIN and K-Way have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of K-Way brand sunglasses, optical frames, ski goggles and eyewear for kids. The partnership, officially beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, will run through Dec. 31, 2030.
5 WESTGROUPE has announced a generous donation of $15,000 (CAD) and ongoing partnership to support the transformative efforts of the Waterloo Eye Institute. This contribution highlights WestGroupe’s commitment to advancing eyecare and promoting accessibility to vision services across Canada.
6 MONDOTTICA has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard that ensures that its products and services meet the needs of its partners and customers through an effective Quality Management System.
7 SERENGETI has partnered with Lifestyledesign, a design agency that will spearhead the design of the new eyewear collections.
8 WILEY X has restructured and expanded its sales team to enhance the brand’s relationship and support across retail partners and customers, adding more than 100 representatives across the U.S. and has welcomed Aaron Quigley as its senior vice president of sales.
9 MODERN OPTICAL INTERNATIONAL has been named one of the “2024 Best Places to Work in Illinois.”
10 SAFILO GROUP has signed a perpetual license agreement with Authentic Brands Group for David Beckham Eyewear, which substitutes the previous contract expiring at the end of 2030. Under the new agreement, Safilo will continue to oversee the entire value chain, including the design process creatively led by Beckham, through to its production and global distribution.
