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Glimpses HOYA LAUNCHES NEW ORDERING WEBSITE HOYA Vision Care Canada has launched its new ordering portal with even more features and capabilities. HOYA is always looking for new ways to support eye care professionals and with the increasing demand for digital submission capabilities, the new ordering portal not only satisfies these needs, but also offers many new features that make it easier to conduct business including: faster check- out, order confirmation and reporting availability. This site is available to all ECPs currently ordering lenses through HOYA and ensures the job submission process is efficient and reliable. Ahmos Henry, president of HOYA Vision Care Canada, stated that: “By providing eye care professionals with the tools they need to work more efficiently, they will have more time to dedicate to patients which is just another way that HOYA Vision Care confirms its strong commitment to supporting the growth of our business partners.” For ECPs who are looking for the right tools to implement into their practice, HOYA has created a demo site allowing dispensers to experience the benefits of partnering with HOYA. KERING, SAFILO RENEW SUPPLY AGREEMENT Kering Eyewear and Safilo have announced the renewal of their agreement for the manufacturing and supply of Gucci-branded products. The three-year partnership will come into effect in January 2021, providing complete continuity to the previous contract expiring December 2020. The decision follows a three- year collaboration during which the two Groups have formed a trustworthy partnership, leveraging Safilo’s top-tier service, unparalleled product quality and unique craftsmanship capabilities, all key elements for Kering Eyewear. The long-term partnership builds on Safilo’s product expertise, established over its 85-year history, and confirms both companies’ commitment to the 36 Optical Prism | January 2020