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  1. INVISION30

    MIDO 2027 Visitor Registration Opens for February Event in Milan

    Registration is now open for visitors and journalists attending MIDO 2027, scheduled for February 6–8 at Fiera Milano Rho. President Lorraine Berton stated the edition will feature new developments and a strong international presence, with returning and new exhibitors confirmed. The event attracts professionals from over 160 countries, covering the entire eyewear supply chain. Key features include dedicated Academy and Start Up areas, and The Vision Stage in Pavilion 1, which will host approximately 20 events. A new digital platform, My Fair Plus – Beyond the Exhibition, allows attendees to book cultural activities in Milan. Special travel deals are arranged for visitors from the US, Canada, Latin America, and specific Chinese cities including Wenzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai.

  2. INVISION62

    SILMO Paris 2026 Concludes with Focus on Smart Eyewear, AI Health Applications and Sustainable Innovation

    SILMO Paris 2026 concluded at Paris Nord Villepinte, welcoming 32,108 professionals from nearly 150 countries. The event featured over 950 exhibitors showcasing innovations across 80,000 m². Key highlights included the SILMO Next Tech Village, which demonstrated smart glasses and AI-driven health applications, and hosted the first international hackathon for smart glasses health apps, won by Kimoo. The SILMO d’Or awards recognized technological advancements such as autofocus glasses and luxury smart eyewear. Sustainability was emphasized through the CSR Spot and the Committed Company Award given to Andy Wolf for its reduced carbon footprint and use of Acetate Renew. Emerging talent was supported via the Optic Design Contest, while the International Optician of the Year award honored Jessica Gowing for her work with children’s craniofacial anomalies.

  3. INVISION20

    MIDO Opens Applications for 2027 Optical Industry Awards

    MIDO has opened applications for the MIDO AWARDS 2027, recognizing innovation and sustainability in the optical industry. The CSE Award (5th edition) and CSE Corporate Award (2nd edition), promoted by MIDO with ANFAO and Certottica, accept entries until January 8, 2027. The Best Store Award (12th edition) remains open to global optical retailers until December 31. Additionally, applications for the Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award close on November 30. Winners will be announced during an official ceremony at Fiera Milano Rho from February 6 to 8, 2027. Regulations are available on mido.com.

  4. INVISION32

    LensDirect Unveils New Brand Identity and Platform “See Your Way”

    Online contact lens and eyewear retailer LensDirect announced a comprehensive rebrand centered on its family heritage and new platform, “See Your Way.” The initiative, developed with agency The Working Assembly, introduces a refreshed visual identity across digital platforms, marketing, packaging, and customer communications starting October 6, 2026. CEO Ryan Alovis stated the change aims to distinguish the company from legacy corporate retailers by emphasizing personal service and independence. This announcement follows recent launches of children’s brand Lolos and performance brand Diablo, as well as growth in its lens replacement service. LensDirect also expects to announce expanded vision insurance offerings in the coming months to increase accessibility for consumers nationwide.

  5. 20/20 Europe40

    Vera Wang Eyewear Launches in UK via Atlantic Optical

    Vera Wang has officially launched her eyewear collection in the United Kingdom, with distribution handled by Atlantic Optical. Produced by Kenmark Eyewear, the line features a curated selection of optical and sun styles designed to blend high-fashion aesthetics with everyday wearability for the modern woman. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the brand’s European growth strategy, extending Vera Wang’s global lifestyle empire—which includes fragrance, home, jewellery, and ready-to-wear—into the eyewear sector. The launch follows the designer’s established reputation in bridal fashion and red-carpet styling, aiming to make the "Vera Wang aesthetic" accessible through every lens.

  6. 20/20 Europe30

    BRETT Eyewear Announces Three-Year Partnership with Le Mans Classic

    BRETT Eyewear announced a three-year partnership with Le Mans Classic on June 19, 2026. The collaboration features an exclusive edition inspired by the "Le Mans Classic Legend" identity, celebrating racing cars from the 1970s to the 2010s. For the first year, the brand introduced the LE MANS CLASSIC 2026 frame, a reinterpretation of its THE DUKE SUN model. This eyewear incorporates a deep blue acetate front, stainless steel temples, and blue gradient sun lenses, reflecting 1980s aesthetics and endurance racing heritage. The partnership follows BRETT’s previous agreement with Peter Auto, which was renewed through 2025.

  7. 20/20 Europe12

    GIGI Studios marks 10th anniversary with global expansion and new headquarters

    Barcelona-based eyewear brand GIGI Studios is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026. The company states it has established itself as a reference in contemporary eyewear, leveraging over 60 years of family heritage in the sector. CEO Patricia Ramo highlighted the brand’s fashion-led vision and commitment to craftsmanship. Currently operating in more than 50 countries with over 5,500 clients, GIGI Studios maintains direct sales forces in 17 markets, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, Canada, and the US. The milestone coincides with the opening of new headquarters designed by architect Isern Serra. The brand cites its VANGUARD collection as central to its creative identity, supported by international campaigns and appearances at events like SILMO Paris.

  8. 20/20 Europe20

    Rudy Project Announces Three-Year Technical Partnership with DMG MORI Sailing Team

    Rudy Project announced a three-year technical partnership with the DMG MORI Sailing Team, Japan’s first professional offshore sailing team, covering the 2026-2028 racing campaign. The agreement supports skipper Kojiro Shiraishi through events including The Ocean Race 2027 and the Vendée Globe 2028. This collaboration extends a relationship between Rudy Project Italy, Rudy Project Japan, and Shiraishi that began in 2002. The team selected Rudy Project for lens technologies designed to maximize contrast and manage glare on water. During training and races, the team will use custom Turbolence sunglasses with Multilaser Red lenses, Lightflow A sunglasses with Polar 3FX ML Red lenses, and Nytron helmets. Both sunglass models feature laser-engraved team names.

  9. 20/20 Europe15

    Prodesign unveils updated visual identity and new brand platform

    Danish eyewear brand Prodesign, owned by Design Eyewear Group, has announced an updated visual direction featuring a refined logo, nuanced color usage, and character-driven visuals. The change introduces the "As you are" brand platform, emphasizing individuality and authenticity rather than idealization. Maria Sletten, Brand Manager, stated the update aims to remove noise and reveal the brand's existing foundation more clearly. The July 2026 collection is the first to launch under this new platform, extending the visual identity into product design. This evolution seeks to strengthen Prodesign’s presence in a crowded market while maintaining its heritage since 1973.

  10. 20/20 Europe12

    Ocuco appoints Dr. Mark Clark as North America Sales Executive

    Eyecare software provider Ocuco has appointed Dr. Mark Clark as Sales Executive for North America. In this role, Clark will support the Acuitas 3 practice management platform, OptiCommerce digital marketing solutions, and Innovations 3 lab management software. He brings over two decades of experience in laboratory operations, practice ownership, and digital strategy, including prior work launching e-commerce brands and managing virtual try-on software development. The appointment aims to strengthen Ocuco’s sales presence in North America as the company expands regionally. Ocuco, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, maintains offices across the USA, Canada, Europe, and China.

  11. 20/20 Europe25

    Etnia Eyewear Culture appoints Massimo Vian as CEO to drive international growth

    Etnia Eyewear Culture appointed Massimo Vian as CEO, a move the company states aims to accelerate national and international growth. Vian will manage the group, which includes flagship brand Etnia Barcelona and independent brands lool, Pellicer, Moi Aussi, and The Readers. Founder David Pellicer transitions to Executive Chairman, retaining responsibility for long-term strategy and creative identity. The appointment occurs 25 years after Etnia Barcelona’s creation. Etnia Barcelona claims to be one of Europe’s best-selling brands, while lool is described as one of the group’s fastest-growing. The B2B channel via independent opticians remains a key asset in this new phase.

  12. 20/20 Europe42

    Marcolin and Marchon Announce Integrated Leadership Appointments Ahead of 2027 Unification

    Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, both under VSP Vision™, announced new senior leadership appointments to strengthen synergies and support integration ahead of their full unification scheduled for early 2027. Marco D’Acunzo assumes the role of President Eyewear Americas, overseeing operations in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Antonio Castiglione is appointed Managing Director LATAM for both companies. Ross Brownlee becomes President Eyewear EMEA & APAC, effective September 1, leading these regions as a single integrated business unit. Lorenzo Barberio is named Managing Director APAC for Marcolin and Marchon. Nicola Zotta, President of Eyewear and Managing Director of both brands, stated that this integrated leadership model aims to accelerate decision-making and enhance client support globally.

  13. 20/20 Europe50

    ARCUS announces optical launch and partnership with Marc Le Bihan

    ARCUS announced a strategic partnership with French retailer Marc Le Bihan, marking the official launch of its first optical frame collection. The debut featured a pop-up at the Marc Le Bihan boutique in Paris from September 28 to October 6, 2026. Founded in 2023 for hand-pierced sunglasses, ARCUS adapted five emblematic frames into optical styles available at the new store. The brand offers a hybrid shopping experience where customers in France can order via the ARCUS website and book appointments at nearby Marc Le Bihan locations. Partner opticians perform measurements and lens customization on-site, allowing customers to choose between in-store pickup or paid home delivery after final assembly.

  14. Contact Lens Spectrum22

    Zeiss Appoints Jesper Wiegandt as CEO of Vision Care

    Effective October 1, 2026, Zeiss appointed Jesper Wiegandt as CEO of Zeiss Vision Care. He succeeds Sven Hermann, who remains CEO of Zeiss Consumer Markets and continues leading its board of management. Wiegandt retains his role as acting chief commercial officer of Zeiss Vision Care. Since joining Zeiss in 2022 as chief marketing officer, he has focused on strengthening the consumer brand and expanding awareness. Prior to Zeiss, he held international leadership roles at Procter & Gamble and founded a strategy consultancy. Separately, Zeiss named Axel Christian president of Zeiss North America, a newly created position unifying operations in the United States and Canada. Christian will lead regional growth initiatives and cross-segment collaboration, based in Dublin, California.

  15. Contact Lens Spectrum65

    Xpanceo Partners With Contamac to Advance AR Contact Lens Manufacturing

    Xpanceo has partnered with Contamac to advance the development and manufacturing of augmented reality (AR) contact lenses. The collaboration aims to adapt Contamac’s established ophthalmic device manufacturing processes to support Xpanceo’s display and optical technologies, focusing on longer wear comfort, optical quality, and scalable production. Both soft and rigid lens options are being explored using standard geometries. A prototype utilizing a rigid lens demonstrates how stable structures help maintain precise positioning of display components without external devices. The companies employ a proprietary encapsulation method to integrate components directly into the polymer, ensuring clarity and preventing surface irregularities. Testing continues on various polymer formulations and curing conditions to achieve uniform integration while preserving component positioning.

10-9Fri
  1. DOZ Verlag27

    Mido Awards 2027 Open Applications for Sustainability and Store Innovation Categories

    The application phase for the Mido Awards 2027 has begun, inviting eyewear companies and optical retailers to compete. Winners will be announced during the Mido trade fair held February 6–8, 2027, at Fiera Milano Rho. The CSE Award (fifth edition) and CSE Corporate Award (second edition), initiated by Mido, ANFAO, and Certottica, accept submissions until January 8, focusing on sustainable products and corporate ESG strategies respectively. The Best Store Award (twelfth edition), open to global optical shops, closes applications on December 31. Additionally, the Sergio Cereda Eyewear Design Award accepts entries until November 30.

  2. DOZ Verlag15

    Hoya Lens Deutschland provides social media materials to partner opticians for World Sight Day 2026

    On October 8, 2026, Hoya Lens Deutschland made a social-media post series with accompanying texts available to its partner businesses for World Sight Day. The materials focus on eye health and regular vision tests, covering aspects of vision in children and adults. They aim to help optical shops raise customer awareness about the importance of regular eye exams and highlight their professional advisory competence. Partners can also conduct local actions such as vision tests or information offers. Activities can be shared using the international hashtag #LoveYourEyes. Hoya is also supporting the day on its own social-media channels.

  3. DOZ Verlag37

    Karavan Kids' ZIGZAG wins Silmo d’Or 2026 in Children category

    The children’s eyewear frame ZIGZAG by Karavan Kids won the Silmo d’Or 2026 in the Children category at Silmo Paris. The model, designed by Jeanne Delfosse and Jeanne Vigneron, defeated four other finalists. According to the Design Eyewear Group, the jury praised its technical construction, including the hinge design, and child-friendly geometric patterns. Karavan Kids has been part of the Design Eyewear Group since 2025. This marks the group’s third consecutive Silmo d’Or award, following CENSUR by Prodesign in 2024 and FLARE by Face à Face in 2025. Each prize went to a different brand within the corporate group.

  4. Synsam Group12

    Synsam repurchases 55,000 own shares in early January 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 55,000 of its own shares between December 29, 2025, and January 2, 2026. These transactions are part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160, running until February 27, 2026. The repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB to adjust the company’s capital structure. Daily volumes included 20,000 shares on December 29 and 30, and 15,000 shares on January 2, with no activity on New Year's Eve or Day. Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,061,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares.

  5. Synsam Group12

    Synsam repurchases 70,000 shares in early January 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 70,000 own shares between January 5 and January 9, 2026. These transactions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB as part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025. The program, which runs from August 25, 2025, to February 27, 2026, has a maximum value of MSEK 160 and aims to adjust the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital. Daily volumes ranged from 10,000 to 20,000 shares, with weighted average prices between SEK 66.63 and SEK 67.94. Following these purchases, Synsam held 5,131,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares as of January 9, 2026.

  6. Synsam Group5

    Synsam repurchases 100,000 shares during January 12–16, 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 100,000 own shares between January 12 and January 16, 2026, as part of a share buy-back program initiated to adjust the company’s capital structure. The transactions were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ). This activity falls under a maximum MSEK 160 program announced on August 21, 2025, which runs until February 27, 2026. Following these repurchases, Synsam held 5,231,354 own shares as of January 16, 2026, against 147,864,494 outstanding shares. Daily volumes averaged 20,000 shares with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 66.71 to SEK 68.15.

  7. Synsam Group12

    Synsam repurchases 115,000 shares during week 4 of January 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 115,000 own shares between January 19 and January 23, 2026. These transactions are part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160, running until February 27, 2026. The repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB to adjust the company’s capital structure. Daily volumes ranged from 20,000 to 25,000 shares, with weighted average prices between SEK 64.67 and SEK 66.93. Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,346,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares.

  8. Synsam Group10

    Synsam Repurchases 125,000 Shares in Week 5 of Buy-Back Program

    Synsam AB repurchased a total of 125,000 own shares between January 26 and January 30, 2026. These transactions are part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160, running until February 27, 2026. The purpose is to adjust the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital. All repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB on behalf of Synsam. Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,471,354 own shares as of January 30, 2026. The total number of outstanding shares remains 147,864,494. Daily volumes averaged 25,000 shares, with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 65.68 to SEK 66.67 per day during this period.

  9. Synsam Group10

    Synsam Group to Release Year-end Report 2025 on February 20, 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) will release its Year-end report 2025 on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 07.30 CET. The company will simultaneously publish President and CEO Håkan Lundstedt’s comment and a results presentation with CFO Per Hedblom as video materials on the investor relations website. Live Q&A sessions are scheduled for the same day via webcast without pre-registration requirements. A Swedish-language session begins at 09.30 CET, while an English-language session starts at 10.30 CET. Both sessions feature Lundstedt and Hedblom. These presentations aim to complement the written report and provide further insight into operations for stock market participants, including investors, analysts, and media.

  10. Synsam Group10

    Synsam repurchases 125,000 shares during February 2–6, 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 125,000 own shares between February 2 and February 6, 2026. These transactions form part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160, running until February 27, 2026. The repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) to adjust the company’s capital structure in compliance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and Safe Harbour Regulation standards. Daily volumes averaged 25,000 shares, with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 65.137296 to SEK 65.837776. Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,596,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares.

  11. Synsam Group10

    Synsam Repurchases 125,000 Shares During Week 7 of 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 125,000 own shares between February 9 and February 13, 2026. These transactions are part of a share buy-back program announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160, running from August 25, 2025, to February 27, 2026. The program aims to adjust the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital. All repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ). Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,721,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares. Daily volumes averaged 25,000 shares, with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 58.83 to SEK 65.73 during the week.

  12. Synsam Group75

    Synsam Group Reports Record 2025 Earnings with Strong Growth in Subscriptions and Smart Glasses Expansion

    Synsam Group announced strong fourth-quarter results for 2025, with net sales rising 9.4% to SEK 1,784 million and organic growth reaching 11.4%. Full-year net sales increased 9.8% to SEK 7,065 million, supported by a 10.4% rise in spectacles subscription revenue and a customer base of approximately 756,000 subscribers. The company reported an EBITDA margin of 23.2% for the quarter and proposed a dividend of SEK 1.80 per share. Strategic developments included the full implementation of Synsam EyeView in Sweden and Norway, the launch of smart glasses (including Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Nuance), and the establishment of a new e-commerce warehouse to meet online demand. Synsam also expanded its store network, opening 24 new locations in 2025, and integrated second-hand frames into its standard assortment.

    Editorial relevance: Synsam's year-end report highlights record financial performance driven by subscription growth and strategic investments in smart glasses and e-commerce infrastructure, reinforcing its position in the Nordic optical retail market.

  13. Synsam Group7

    Synsam repurchases 100,000 shares during February 16–20, 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 100,000 own shares between February 16 and February 20, 2026. These transactions form part of the company’s share buy-back program, announced on August 21, 2025, with a maximum value of MSEK 160 and running until February 27, 2026. The repurchases were executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB to adjust Synsam’s capital structure. Daily volumes averaged 20,000 shares, with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 60.23 to SEK 66.50. Following these purchases, Synsam holds 5,821,354 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares. The program complies with EU Market Abuse Regulation and Safe Harbour Regulation requirements.

  14. Synsam Group12

    Synsam Completes SEK 160 Million Share Buy-Back Program with Final Week Repurchases

    Synsam AB (publ) concluded its share buy-back program on February 27, 2026, having repurchased a total of 2,550,748 own shares for approximately SEK 160 million. The final week’s activity involved buying back 80,646 shares between February 23 and February 27, executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ). Daily volumes ranged from 9,589 to 18,000 shares, with weighted average prices falling from SEK 69.77 to SEK 68.20. This completion marks the end of the maximum MSEK 160 program announced on August 21, 2025, which ran from August 25, 2025, until February 27, 2026. Following these transactions, Synsam holds 5,902,000 own shares out of 147,864,494 outstanding shares. The initiative aims to adjust the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital in compliance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and Safe Harbour Regulation standards.

  15. Synsam Group7

    Synsam AB Announces Annual General Meeting for April 2026 in Stockholm

    Synsam AB (publ) has issued notice for its annual general meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, 22 April 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CEST at the company’s headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Shareholders must be registered with Euroclear Sweden AB by the record date of Tuesday, 14 April 2026, and provide notice of attendance by Thursday, 16 April 2026, via electronic, postal, email, or telephone channels. The proposed agenda includes resolutions on financial statements, board elections, auditor appointments, remuneration reports, share capital adjustments, and a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2026). Nominee shareholders are required to complete voting right registration by the same deadline to participate.

  16. Synsam Group15

    Synsam Group Publishes 2025 Annual Report

    Synsam AB (publ) has published its Annual Report for 2025, making the document available on the company’s website. The report was submitted for publication at 11:00 a.m. CET on March 26, 2026, in compliance with the Swedish Securities Markets Act. While primarily designed for digital reading, a limited edition of printed copies is available upon request via telephone. Synsam Group, a leading Nordic optician group operating under brands including Synsam and Profil Optik, reported net sales of approximately SEK 7.1 billion for 2025. The company employs roughly 5,400 people across approximately 600 stores in the Nordics.

  17. Synsam Group12

    Synsam AGM Approves SEK 1.80 Dividend, Re-elects Board and Authorizes LTIP 2026

    Synsam AB held its annual general meeting in Stockholm, adopting the 2025 financial statements and approving a dividend of SEK 1.80 per share, with payment expected on April 29, 2026. The meeting discharged the board and CEO from liability for 2025 and re-elected Peter Törnquist as chairman along with six other board members and Deloitte AB as auditor. Shareholders authorized the board to issue shares or warrants up to a 10 percent dilution limit and to repurchase own shares up to 10 percent of total capital on Nasdaq Stockholm. Additionally, the AGM approved a new long-term incentive program (LTIP 2026) for approximately 80 key individuals, featuring performance-based share awards after a three-year vesting period tied to organic growth, EBITDA, sustainability, and shareholder return targets.

  18. Synsam Group47

    Synsam Group to open NK Eyewear & Optics store in Gothenburg on April 23

    Synsam Group will open its premium concept, NK Eyewear & Optics, at Nordiska Kompaniet in Gothenburg on April 23. This follows the successful launch of the same concept in Stockholm. The 180-square-meter ground-floor store features over 1,000 frames from approximately 30 exclusive brands, including Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Celine, Loewe, Dior, and Cartier. The location combines high-end fashion with clinical expertise, offering fully equipped eye examination rooms staffed by licensed opticians who utilize advanced technology such as OCT cameras for retinal imaging. Trained style experts guide customers through frame and lens selection, aiming to merge functional vision needs with individual style preferences. President and CEO Håkan Lundstedt describes the venue as a luxury destination designed to elevate the overall retail experience for style-conscious consumers.

  19. Synsam Group67

    Synsam Launches Exclusive Partnership with Erling Haaland and Enters International E-Commerce Markets

    Synsam Group announced an exclusive partnership with football star Erling Haaland, launching a collection of 64 eyewear frames for women, men, and youth. The collection will be available in Synsam’s core Nordic markets (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark) via stores and online, while simultaneously entering international e-commerce through synsam.com in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland. CEO Håkan Lundstedt described this as a major investment in trying new sales channels internationally. Additionally, a limited edition of 999 gold-colored sports glasses will release on June 9 ahead of the FIFA World Cup, available in selected stores and online across all core markets.

    Editorial relevance: Synsam's partnership with Erling Haaland marks a strategic expansion into international e-commerce, leveraging celebrity endorsement to drive online sales in new European markets.

  20. Synsam Group12

    Synsam Group Announces Q1 2026 Report Release and Live Q&A Sessions

    Synsam AB (publ) will release its interim report for the first quarter of 2026 on May 8, 2026, at 07.30 CET. The company plans to publish President and CEO Håkan Lundstedt’s comment and a results presentation with CFO Per Hedblom simultaneously. Presentation materials will be available on the investor relations website at that time. Additionally, Synsam Group will host live webcast Q&A sessions on the same day: one in Swedish at 09.30 CEST and another in English at 10.30 CEST. Both sessions feature Lundstedt and Hedblom as speakers, allowing investors, analysts, and media to ask questions without pre-registration.

  21. Synsam Group75

    Synsam Group Reports Improved Q1 Profitability and Announces Haaland Partnership to Launch Online Sales in Europe

    Synsam Group reported net sales of SEK 1,773 million for Q1 2026, up 3.8 percent, with organic growth at 5.6 percent. EBIT increased to SEK 186 million, and cash flow from operating activities rose to SEK 374 million. Net sales from spectacles subscriptions grew 6.1 percent, reaching approximately 770,000 customers. Following the quarter, Synsam announced an exclusive strategic partnership with football star Erling Haaland. This collaboration involves launching a new collection of eyewear, sunglasses, and sports eyewear. Crucially, this initiative marks Synsam’s launch of online sales via synsam.com in selected European markets, aiming for cost-effective international expansion beyond its core Nordic operations.

    Editorial relevance: Synsam Group's Q1 report highlights improved profitability and announces a strategic partnership with Erling Haaland that includes launching online sales in selected European markets, marking a significant step in their cross-border e-commerce expansion.

  22. Synsam Group35

    Synsam Board Resolves to Repurchase Own Shares Under 2026 AGM Authorization

    Synsam AB’s board of directors resolved on May 28, 2026, to acquire own shares pursuant to the authorization granted by its annual general meeting held on April 22, 2026. The buyback program aims to adjust the company’s capital structure by reducing share capital, with the board intending to propose redemption of repurchased shares at the 2027 annual general meeting. Acquisitions will occur on Nasdaq Stockholm between June 1, 2026, and February 26, 2027, in compliance with EU Market Abuse Regulation and Safe Harbour Regulation rules. An independent investment firm or credit institution will execute trades. Key limitations include a maximum purchase amount of MSEK 200 and a cap preventing total own shares from exceeding 10 percent of all outstanding shares. Currently, Synsam holds 3,351,252 own shares out of 145,313,746 outstanding shares.

  23. Synsam Group12

    Synsam Cancels 2.55 Million Own Shares, Reducing Total to 145.3 Million

    Synsam AB (publ) completed the cancellation of 2,550,748 own shares in May 2026, following a resolution by its Annual General Meeting. This action reduced the total number of shares and votes to 145,313,746 as of 29 May 2026. The Nordic optician group disclosed this change pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. Synsam operates approximately 600 stores under brands including Synsam, Synsam Outlet, and Profil Optik in Denmark, with net sales of roughly SEK 7.1 billion for the rolling twelve months ending March 2026.

  24. Synsam Group65

    Synsam Group Reports 770,000 Subscribers for Lifestyle Model Ten Years After Launch

    Ten years after its 2016 launch in Sweden, Synsam Group’s subscription service, Synsam Lifestyle, has reached approximately 770,000 customers across the Nordic region. The company states that this model now accounts for more than half of Synsam Group’s total revenue. Initially piloted to challenge traditional eyewear purchase cycles, the service includes prescription glasses, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and eye examinations under a predictable monthly cost. Growth milestones show subscriber numbers rising from roughly 193,000 in 2019 to 511,000 in 2022, and 756,000 in 2025. The offering has expanded to include solutions for children, seniors, contact lens users, second-hand collections, smart glasses, and corporate clients. Available in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and the Faroe Islands, the subscription is described by CEO Håkan Lundstedt as a key driver transforming customer behavior toward ongoing eye health management.

    Editorial relevance: The report highlights the significant scale and revenue contribution of Synsam's subscription model, illustrating a shift toward service-based business models in the optical industry.

  25. Synsam Group10

    Synsam repurchases 125,000 shares in week 23 of June 2026

    Synsam AB (publ) repurchased a total of 125,000 own shares between June 1 and June 5, 2026. These transactions form part of a share buy-back program announced on May 28, 2026, with a maximum value of MSEK 200, running until February 26, 2027, to adjust the company’s capital structure. Executed on Nasdaq Stockholm by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ), the daily volume was 25,000 shares each day, with weighted average prices ranging from SEK 54.81 to SEK 56.67. Following these repurchases, Synsam holds 3,476,252 own shares out of 145,313,746 outstanding shares. The program complies with EU Market Abuse Regulation and Safe Harbour Regulation requirements.