Glimpses
Swarovski, Marcolin renew
licencing agreement
Proposed combination
between Essilor and
Luxottica approved
in Canada
Essilor and Luxottica have announced the proposed
combination between the two companies has been
cleared by the Canadian Competition Bureau.
Canada is one of the five jurisdictions where antitrust
approvals are a condition precedent to the closing of
the transaction.
Swarovski has renewed its global eyewear license with
Marcolin Group, which will continue to design, produce and
distribute Swarovski and Atelier Swarovski branded
sunglasses and optical frames.
Building on a successful partnership which began in 2011
with the launch of the first eyewear collection, Swarovski
has renewed its exclusive global eyewear license with
Marcolin Group for another five years.
Nadja Swarovski, member of the Swarovski executive
board, said: “Throughout our collaboration, Marcolin
Group has translated our vision into stunning eyewear
pieces, showing true understanding of our brand DNA.
We look forward to seeing our partnership grow and
develop in the coming years.”
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