Eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica posted on Thursday a 5.5% increase in revenues in the first quarter, thanks to solid growth in Europe and despite a weak North America performance and a tougher basis of comparison.

Eyewear and eye care business Lenskart has partnered with quick commerce business Blinkit to offer shoppers in select locations 10 minute deliveries on its products. 

Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs announced on Wednesday the early renewal of their multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear. 

Jewellery brand Outhouse has collaborated with eyewear brand John Jacobs to launch a capsule collection of monogrammed sunglasses. 

Lenskart announced that it is looking for a 25 acre land parcel in close proximity to Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport and Karnataka's state government offered its support.

Eyewear brand Opium Eyewear has recently expanded into 31 new locations in airports and malls across India and plans to open four new airport stores this month.

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.

Shein made more that $2 billion in profits from around $45 billion in gross merchandise value last year. The China-founded but now Singapore-based business had recorded net income of $700 million in 2022.

Eyewear major Lenskart has partnered with French brand ‘Le Petit Lunetier’ for its exclusive launch in the Indian market.

Coach announced on Wednesday the recruitment of American professional basketball player Jayson Tatum as the U.S. luxury brand's new ambassador, coinciding with a new campaign featuring Spring 2024 watches and sunwear.  

Fiscal 2023 was highly positive for the Italian eyewear producer, with net sales of €558.3 million, up by 2% at current exchange rates and by 3.8% at constant rates, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 27.9% to €78.1 million.

Eyewear and eye care business Lenskart has opened its 15th brick-and-mortar outlet in the UAE in Al Ghurair City Centre to retail its multi-brand selection of sunglasses and eye glasses and connect with local shoppers.

EssilorLuxottica, Kering, Marchon, Safilo are just some of the names rumoured to be interested in the potential takeover of the Italian eyewear manufacturer, which is owned by the French investment fund Pai Partners. 

Safilo said on Thursday its full-year adjusted net result dropped by 76%, due to the accounting effect of the valuations of options of non-controlling interests, as well as higher financial charges.

Italian eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and Skechers have renewed their worldwide licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of the American sneaker brand's eyewear. 

The eyewear manufacturing licence, which came into effect in 2005, has been extended by the two companies under a new agreement taking effect from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2039.