eyeglasses News Archive

14-Mar-2009

 

  • Advance owner buys Gandhi?s effects (Novato Advance)
    Dr. Vijay Mallya, owner of the Marinscope chain of newspapers that includes the Novato Advance, got worldwide attention last week for a successful bid of $1.8 million at an auction for five items owned by Mahatma Gandhi, including Gandhi?s pocket watch, metal bowl and plate, sandals and his iconic, wire-rimmed eyeglasses.


  • Reward offered for help finding man who stole iPods at Target (Tacoma News Tribune)
    Tacoma police were looking for help Friday identifying a robber who did a ?smash and grab?


  • Return my Gandhi, US collector Otis does about turn (IBN live)
    Otis says he is upset that the items are being used for political gains.


  • Local Optometrist offers free eye clinic for needy (WXOW 19 La Crosse)
    The poor economy seems to be taking it's toll on the visually impaired. Many people lack vision coverage with medical insurance plans. Services for eyeglasses are in high demand. But a La Crosse eye


  • Luxottica May Trim Brand Advertising as Demand Drops (Correct) (Bloomberg)
    (Corrects 2009 scenario in third paragraph to show potential drop in net profit relates to possible sales decline, not currency movement.) March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Luxottica Group SpA , the world?s biggest eyeglasses maker, may pare advertising for products including Ray-Ban sunglasses as shoppers cut spending and currency changes weigh on results.


  • Luxottica May Trim Brand Advertising as Demand Drops (Update1) (Bloomberg)
    March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Luxottica Group SpA , the world?s biggest eyeglasses maker, may pare advertising for products including Ray-Ban sunglasses as shoppers cut spending and currency changes weigh on results. The shares dropped the most in five months.


  • Luxottica to Shut 100 Stores, Trim Brand Advertising (Update2) (Bloomberg)
    March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Luxottica Group SpA , the world?s biggest eyeglasses maker, plans to shut 100 stores and pare advertising for products including Ray-Ban sunglasses as shoppers cut spending and currency changes weigh on results. The shares dropped the most in five months.


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