All Eyewear Intelligence articles in Volume 27 No.4 – Page 3
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ArticleRay-Ban Meta Optics expected to widen consumer adoption, protect Essilux margins
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have officially announced two new Ray‑Ban Meta AI glasses, just days after FCC filings sparked media speculation, including in our publication. Called Ray‑Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and Scriber Optics (Gen 2), the new products are described in the partners’ press release as “optical‑first styles designed ...
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ArticleConant Optical reports higher margins, XR plans progress
Conant Optical’s revenue increased by 5.6 percent year on year to RMB 2,186.0 million (€275.1m) in FY 2025, expanding at a slower pace in the second half compared with the 11.0 percent growth in the first half. Geographically, all key markets reported sales increases except the Other Asias segment, where ...
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ArticleZeiss acquires Vivior’s assets
Zeiss Vision Care has acquired “key assets” of Vivior AG, the Swiss developer of a device whose data stream helps recommend or customize lenses and other products. Source: Vivior/Businesswire Image of Vivior’s VBM that accompanied a company press release form 2018. Called the Vision Behaviour Monitor (VBM), ...
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ArticleKRYS GROUP grows market share, launches own smart eyewear brand
KRYS GROUP has reported a 4.9 percent year‑on‑year increase in optical sales to €1,457 million (including VAT) for 2025. The company stressed that it has thus consolidated its leadership position in France, lifting its market share to a record high 18.8 percent (see table). It calculates that the French optical ...
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EssilorLuxottica invests in leading Thai optical retailer
EssilorLuxottica has acquired a “meaningful stake” in Top Charoen, the leading optical retailer in Thailand and a longtime customer. The term usually refers to a a significant minority ownership position, typically 10-25% of a company’s shares, that provides strategic influence without full control. Founded in 1947, Top Charoen ...
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ArticleiVision Tech sees eyewear sales steadying as looks to smart glasses for growth
iVision Tech expects eyewear sales to steady this year after declining in 2025, when difficulties facing luxury goods companies had a knock-on effect on the sector, said Stefano Fulchir, CEO of the company. As 2026 gets underway, iVision Tech has seen a decline in eyewear sales volumes but is producing ...
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PDF NewsletterEyewear Intelligence: Vol 27 - No. 4
Ray-Ban Meta Optics expected to widen consumer adoption, protect Essilux margins | Meta reportedly renouncing the launch of its AR glasses in the EU, for now | Leading electronics ODM and Ray-Ban Meta supplier to form lens JV with Asahi Lite | Safilo comments FY 2025 solid performance, M&A targets | KRYS GROUP grows market share, launches own smart eyewear brand | AFFLELOU slows down in Q2 | NIDEK modernizes refraction with lens-free, open-field system | Zeiss acquires Vivior’s assets | Conant Optical reports higher margins, XR plans progress | CECOP celebrates 30th anniversary with 7% growth in 2025 | Mister Spex turnaround plan yields higher margins but break-even still distant | New white paper looks industry sustainability issues in the eye | VeneVision looks to launch new eyewear brands, scouting for opportunities | iVision Tech sees eyewear sales steadying as looks to smart glasses for growth | Made in Italy and inspired by Africa, L.G.R. looks to increase its global footprint | VSP Vision announces Innovation Challenge winners and finalists | AI startup takes aim at eyewear e-tail shortcomings | JEH maintains top level margins despite ‘inbound’ business slowdown in Q4 | Vuzix books modest revenue recovery as cash reserves dwindle
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EWI Vol. 27 n°4 - All Short Stops
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION +++ Leyca Eyecare has entered the Taiwanese market through a partnership with Hong Kong Optical Group +++ EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ John Lakey, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International Revenue of Hilco Vision, has been named Interim President and CEO of the company following the resignation of ...
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