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Glimpses MARCOLIN RENEWS AGREEMENT WITH GUESS WESTGROUPE CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR FOR ZEISS EYEWEAR Marcolin Group and GUESS have announced the early renewal of an exclusive license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of GUESS and Marciano sunglasses and eyeglasses. WestGroupe is now offering the premium ZEISS Eyewear brand to the Canadian optical market. The license agreement is extended until 2025, consolidating a partnership and a synergy between the two groups, which has lasted for over25 years. “GUESS, one of the most iconic and distinctive lifestyle brands in the fashion industry, and Marcolin Group have always shared an attention for the product’s quality with an aim to keep up with times,” says Giovanni Zoppas, executivevice-chairman of Marcolin Group. The first collection, which launched in January, features 14 styles for men and women, with a selection of full-rim, semi-rim and rimless styles constructed in Titanium, Beta-Titanium and TX5 materials. ZEISS has over 100 years of expertise in manufac- turing & cutting-edge technology in both lenses and design. The eyewear collection is the perfect complement to ZEISS’ experience in pioneering customized lenses. Combining frames with lenses, customers can now have the complete ZEISS experience. ATTENTION EMPLOYERS… BC College of Optics May 14 th , 2018 class What does BC College of Optics Offer? The BCCO program ensures all BCCO graduates can properly integrate the academic and practical aspects of entry-level opticianry. Our Award-winning and experienced instructors explain challenging optical concepts and techniques, monitor hands-on clinical skills and improve practical abilities in our in-house clinical environment. Optical re-do’s are both expensive and embarrassing. BCCO grads come job-ready, and will make an immediate contribution to your store’s bottom line. Employers can expect increased productivity and professionalism with improved patient service and satisfaction. Send us your most-motivated employee (or family member) as an investment in your business and we will return to you a fully-qualified OPTICIAN/CONTACT LENS FITTER in Fall 2018. Classes begin May 14th, 2018!! BC College of Optics www.bccollegeofoptics.ca | #208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC | T: (604) 581-0101 37