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3 weeks ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—On Tuesday, April 22, the entire world united for one reason: to celebrate our home planet on Earth Day. Every year, April 22 gives us the opportunity to pause and be thankful for the Earth—and to give back in recognition of all the Earth gives to us. For the optical industry, giving back to the Earth has been a decades-long journey which has included adopting and innovating more eco-friendly materials and practices, while encouraging our colleagues and industry partners to do the same.
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3 weeks ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—This week we observed Earth Day, the annual celebration of our planet and all it provides to us. As discussed in VM’s recent Going Green newsletter, there are countless ways to celebrate Earth Day, no matter what role you play in the optical industry—and this week, independent ECPs across the board proved just that. This week, we’re taking a look at how some indies spent their April 22, and how they’re continuing to support the Earth far beyond this one, special day.
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1 month ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—Earth Day, April 22, is less than a week away, which means if you haven’t started planning yet now’s the time.
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1 month ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—World Optometry Day was March 23, part of the greater World Optometry Week celebration, which the World Council of Optometry said “provides a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of eyecare, recognize optometrists' contributions to advancing eyecare as a human right, and emphasize optometry’s role in global health.” The theme for this year’s World Optometry Week was “Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness,” shining a spotlight on optometry’s...
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1 month ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—Much has been said and worried about during these past few months when it comes to the economy and the state of retail, and it’s no question that we’re in an era of both uncertainty and confusion. But according to published reports, the news is not all dark for the broader retail landscape.
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1 month ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
LONDON—Sea2See, the sustainable eyewear brand that crafts frames from recycled marine plastic waste, has announced the appointment of Hudson Eyewear in the U.K. for the distribution of its sunglass and optical collections with immediate effect from March 2025. Hudson Eyewear will carry a range of Sea2See products, including the brand new Breeze Ultralight range, which was launched at 100% Optical, in London, this year.
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2 months ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—Last week was the inaugural Eyewear Design Week in New York City, a weeklong celebration of eyewear and design spread across the fashion capital of the world. This first ever Eyewear Design Week housed two shows, The Loft and EYECON, and many other special events from eyewear brands located in New York City who opened up their showrooms, curated special experiences and threw parties to remember. Click here to read VM’s coverage of the weeklong event.
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2 months ago | 
visionmonday.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
NEW YORK—Last week, part of the eyecare community headed down to Atlanta, Ga., for SECO—a week full of learning, exhibiting and connecting. With hundreds of hours of education and countless opportunities to learn from colleagues and friends, SECO offers something special for every ECP, educator and exhibitor who attends, and the 2025 edition was no exception.
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2 months ago | 
2020mag.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
Meeting independent eyecare professionals (ECPs) and designers has long been one of the most compelling and rewarding parts of my job. In the past, I have spent more time immersed in the world of the independent ECP, admiring the bravery and intelligence it takes to start a business from scratch, to build your clientele and community, to figure out what works best for you and the people you serve, and to make it last.
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2 months ago | 
2020mag.com | Gwendolyn Plummer
SPECTACLES OF GREAT NECK OWNER ERICA MELTZER, OD, DISCUSSES CREATING A SUCCESSFUL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT WITH FEATURES EDITOR GWENDOLYN PLUMMEROur customer service is truly on another level. WE ARE HAPPY TO DO ANYTHING WE CAN FOR OUR PATIENTS. On the big scale, it’s overnighting glasses and contacts all over the world to solve a vacation snafu.
