Optical Prism January 2015 | Page 12

Vision & Voice We are very excited that, after three years in development, we will be launching SPINE Optics in 2015. SPINE is a new hinge-flex technology, whereby the flex resistance on the hinge begins at the immediate opening of the temples. The grip ensures the frames don’t slip down your face, a great feature for active lifestyles. The flex provides comfort as SPINE flexes in tune with your movements. SPINE technology will create a new category in men’s eyewear that will provide the dispenser something lost over the years... a technology that consumers will recognize for its functionality and quality. Allen Nightingale, Vice-President Centennial Optical Limited Alternative & Plan “B” Eyewear plan to continue to focus on bold colour and advanced technologies for our frame lines in 2015. We have introduced several new treatments for our frames that are unique to the industry, creating depth, colour and style unseen anywhere else. We will continue to focus on our customers needs, primarily through offering them full customer support and customized POP for their stores, built to target their customers directly and accurately. Paul Storace, CEO Alternative & Plan “B” Eyewear WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM BRANDS FOR 2015? We can expect greater visibility of the Modern Optical Canada name in 2015. We are working hard to spread the word about our quality, value-priced eyewear and have started seeing real progress thanks to generous media coverage and our new affiliations with Eye Recommend and The Optical Group. In addition, we now have sales coverage in all provinces, so you'll find us at more trade shows in 2015 creating personal connections with ECPs not yet familiar with our product offerings. We hope that with greater brand awareness, Modern Optical's vast selection of on-trend, affordable eyewear will fill an important niche in the Canadian market. Don Coulson, Vice-President of Sales and Operations Modern Optical Canada 8 www.spineoptics.com This will be an exciting year for Calvin Klein eyewear as we further establish the luxury positioning of the brand by expanding the use of