Specsavers

Specsavers and Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario Partner to Make Eye Health More Affordable for over 36,000 Members

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Specsavers, a leading eyecare and eyewear provider, has announced a partnership with the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO), the largest organization supporting OMERS pensioners.

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  • TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Specsavers, a leading eyecare and eyewear provider, has announced a partnership with the Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO), the largest organization supporting OMERS pensioners.
  • Beginning today, MROO members can visit one of the over 50 Specsavers locations in Ontario to save when it comes to maintaining their eye health.
  • "We're delighted to partner with MROO and bring our passion for making quality eyecare and eyewear affordable and accessible to all their members," said Bill Moir, Managing Director of Specsavers Canada.
  • "The focus on eye health and great value makes Specsavers a perfect partner for MROO," said Keith Robicheau, President of MROO.

TED LASSO DIRECTOR TAKES ON NEW SPECSAVERS 'SHOULD'VE GONE TO SPECSAVERS' CAMPAIGN 'AIRPORT'

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Monday, March 4, 2024

TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.

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  • TORONTO, March 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Specsavers Canada launched its new 'Should've Gone to Specsavers' campaign with a spot called 'Airport'.
  • The spot was developed by their in-house agency, Specsavers Creative and directed by BAFTA and Emmy award-winning comedy director Declan Lowney, known for Ted Lasso and Father Ted.
  • Harnessing the signature Specsavers humour, the ad introduces us to couple Greg and Ella who are about to go on vacation.
  • Declan Lowney, Director, says: "Specsavers have managed to achieve that rare feat of creating their own distinctive brand of humour.

Columbia Eyewear Launches at Specsavers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Specsavers is proud to offer Canadians a new eyewear range by one of the leading outdoor and sportswear brands, Columbia, available in over 100 Specsavers locations across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, starting February 29, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Specsavers is proud to offer Canadians a new eyewear range by one of the leading outdoor and sportswear brands, Columbia, available in over 100 Specsavers locations across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, starting February 29, 2024.
  • In true spirit of the Columbia brand, the frames are designed to enhance your experience of the outdoors.
  • "We are delighted to bring a Columbia Eyewear range to Canada," said Sarah West, Head of Product, Specsavers Canada.
  • "In true Columbia fashion, the collection is sensible and functional, but it's the attention to detail that really stands out.

LensCrafters Announces the Return of Sharon Stone as the Face of the "Your Eyes First" Campaign

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LensCrafters, part of EssilorLuxottica and one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced today a renewed partnership with Golden Globe award winning actress, producer and artist Sharon Stone as the face of the brand's new 2024 marketing campaigns, with "Your Eyes First" launching on February 20th. The 360-degree one-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels. 

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  • The 360-degree one-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels.
  • The brand has always been and continues to be a respected and recognized leader in the vision care and eyewear industry.
  • From a classic metal frame to bold cat-eye shapes, there is truly the perfect frame to suit everyone at LensCrafters."
  • "We are equally as excited to continue our partnership with style icon Sharon Stone as the face of the brand's marketing campaigns again this year," said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters.

Specsavers surpasses 100-store milestone in Canada

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

This milestone comes just after Specsavers celebrates its two-year anniversary in Canada, and a successful entry into Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, with stores slated to open in Manitoba in summer 2024.

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  • This milestone comes just after Specsavers celebrates its two-year anniversary in Canada, and a successful entry into Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, with stores slated to open in Manitoba in summer 2024.
  • "As Specsavers surpasses its 100th store milestone, we intend to continue to show Canadians our unwavering commitment to eye health and community impact.
  • Since opening its doors in Canada two years ago, Specsavers has become one of the most recognized optical brands in Canada.
  • Optometrists and opticians across Canada who are interested in partnership opportunities with Specsavers can contact Specsavers directly (Contact us: join.specsavers.com/ca/partnership-enquiry/) or learn more about Specsavers by visiting our Company website (Inside Specsavers: join.specsavers.com/ca/partnership/).

Specsavers Canada Launches an Exclusive Kylie Minogue Eyewear Collection

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Specsavers exclusive eyewear collection created in partnership with pop sensation and fashion icon Kylie Minogue, has arrived in Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Specsavers exclusive eyewear collection created in partnership with pop sensation and fashion icon Kylie Minogue, has arrived in Canada.
  • "Eyewear is a big part of self-expression, and the creative process of designing each frame with Specsavers has been a wonderful experience," said Kylie Minogue.
  • "Kylie Minogue is a global trendsetter and a fashion icon," said Sarah West, Head of Product, Specsavers.
  • "We are honoured to have been working with Kylie for seven years and are beyond excited to bring this exclusive collection to Canada.

Canadians are Overdue for Eye Exams Despite Many Having Vision Insurance Benefits

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Over one third (35%) of Canadians say they would only book an eye exam if they were experiencing vision issues, and 46 per cent of Canadians say worsening vision over time would motivate them to increase frequency of eye exams.

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  • Over one third (35%) of Canadians say they would only book an eye exam if they were experiencing vision issues, and 46 per cent of Canadians say worsening vision over time would motivate them to increase frequency of eye exams.
  • Canadians can safeguard their vision through regular eye exams with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), which is a 3D eye scan that allows your optometrist to look at the back of your eye and get a deeper understanding of your eye health," added Barber.
  • It is crucial for Canadians to have comprehensive eye exams so that vision loss can be prevented by treating eye diseases as soon as possible."
  • Typical allowances cover $50-$100 towards an eye exam and an average of $200 towards glasses or contact lenses every 2 years.

Specsavers announces expansion into Manitoba in 2024 following its successful launch in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The expansion, following the successful launch in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., will provide opportunities for Manitoban eyecare professionals to own and run their own business.

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  • The expansion, following the successful launch in Ontario, Alberta and B.C., will provide opportunities for Manitoban eyecare professionals to own and run their own business.
  • With over 90 locations open, Specsavers is now the fastest growing network of eyecare professionals in Canada.
  • Specsavers provides comprehensive business support from experts in areas like administration, marketing, accounting, payroll and supply chain.
  • Since launching, Specsavers has covered 100 per cent of location start-up costs for optometrists and opticians to start their own Specsavers store in communities across Canada.

New iCIMS Research Serves as Wake-Up Call for Employers: Nearly 60% of Candidates Never Hear Back from the Company After Applying

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great experiences lead to great hires, yet new research reveals many of the most prominent organisations based in Europe are lagging innovation and providing a subpar application experience for job seekers. iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, published the European Talent Experience Report 2023, which highlights the pain points of finding and applying to jobs, and how talent teams can modernise processes to attract and hire the best workers.

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  • The research was conducted by students at the French business school, HEC Junior Conseil.
  • The results confirm that many organisations have room to improve:
    More than half of companies (nearly 60%) fail to follow up with candidates after they apply.
  • It takes candidates an average of ~8 clicks to find open jobs on a corporate site.
  • "Leaders can use this research to understand how they can improve the experience talent has with their employer brand and better capture top talent.

Invibes Advertising NV: Sales growth of 8% in Q3 2023.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

These performances demonstrate Invibes continuous ability to monetise its innovations, a trend that should continue over the coming months.

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  • These performances demonstrate Invibes continuous ability to monetise its innovations, a trend that should continue over the coming months.
  • Invibes Advertising (Invibes) is an international technology company specialising in digital advertising innovation.
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