By Jillian Urcelay

1  MONDOTTICA and WestGroupe have partnered to introduce AllSaints Eyewear to the North American market. Under this strategic collaboration, Mondottica will leverage its expertise in design and production, while WestGroupe will utilize its extensive network and market insights to expand the reach of AllSaints Eyewear.

2  MARCHON EYEWEAR and Longchamp have announced the multi-year renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement for the worldwide exclusive design, development, production, and distribution of ophthalmic and sunglass collections under the Longchamp name.

3  WILEY X has continued its support and sponsorship for the Carry the Load Event, the Dallas Memorial March, by donating up to 125 pairs of eyewear. Niki and Dan Freeman, CEO and co-owner of Wiley X, also donated $50,000 to Carry the Load for a second year on behalf of Wiley X.

4  OTTICA VENETA has partnered with Fao Flex S.r.l. to distribute Dandy’s Eyewear in the United States.

5  GVO has announced a strategic partnership with WestGroupe for the exclusive distribution of Nano Vista and BFlex across the United States and Canada.

6  ZENNI OPTICAL has announced that the company will begin offering contact lenses from manufacturers including CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb.

7  ALEXANDER JULIAN and Eyewear by R.O.I. have extended their licensing agreement through 2028.

8  UN-TI-TLED, the creative agency specializing in the eyewear industry, has launched a capsule collection of merchandise in celebration of its first anniversary. Founded by Nico Roseillier, UN-TI-TLED has established itself as a dynamic force in the creative sector, partnering with 20/20 on its 50th anniversary installation at Vision Expo.

9  MARCHON EYEWEAR and Reserva have entered into a licensing agreement for eyewear exclusively in Brazil. This agreement is for the design, development, production, and distribution of ophthalmic and sunglass collections under the Reserva name, a highly recognizable brand in Brazil.

10 WESTGROUPE has expanded its North American sales force to accommodate the upcoming addition of AllSaints, Nano and BFlex to its brand portfolio.