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Marcolin and TBL Licensing Extend Timberland Eyewear Agreement Through 2031

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Marcolin, a subsidiary of VSP Vision, and TBL Licensing LLC have extended their licensing agreement for Timberland eyewear through 2031. Announced on October 12, 2026, this five-year renewal secures Marcolin’s rights to design, produce, and distribute Timberland optical frames and sunglasses worldwide. The extension continues a partnership originally established in 2003, marking over two decades of collaboration. Industry sources including Vision Monday, 20/20 Europe, Acuité, Optical Prism, EyeSmart, INVISION, Lookvision, OptikNow, and The Optical Journal confirmed the deal details. While earlier reports provided specific context regarding the scope of the license and the history of the partnership, recent updates from The Optical Journal reiterate the core terms of the Timberland extension without introducing new substantive changes. Notably, the EyeSmart report also mentions that Marcolin renewed its AIRC Breast Cancer Research partnership, a detail not present in previous reporting or the latest The Optical Journal update. No conflicting reports regarding the core terms or duration of the Timberland extension were identified across the provided sources.

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10-19
  1. The Optical Journal
    Marcolin and TBL Licensing Extend Timberland Eyewear Partnership Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC have extended their licensing agreement for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical frames and sunglasses through 2031. Originally established in 2003, this renewal adds five years to the existing partnership. The collaboration covers premium eyewear featuring bold designs that combine heritage with contemporary styles, with many products utilizing bio-based materials. Marcolin, part of VSP Vision and headquartered in Italy, distributes its portfolio across more than 125 countries. Timberland, a VF Corporation brand based in New Hampshire, USA, continues to expand its lifestyle offerings beyond footwear and apparel into accessories.

10-16
  1. OptikNow
    Marcolin and Timberland Extend Global Eyewear Licensing Partnership Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC have announced the extension of their global licensing agreement for Timberland® optical frames and sunglasses through 2031. This renewal reinforces a partnership established in 2003, covering the design, production, and worldwide distribution of eyewear. The five-year extension reflects continued collaboration focused on quality, performance, and outdoor-inspired design. New collections feature bold shapes, updated color palettes, and materials including bio-based components. Timberland Eyewear remains available at select Timberland stores, independent retailers, e-commerce partners, and optical professionals globally.

10-15
  1. Vision Monday — Business
    Marcolin Extends Timberland Eyewear License Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC have extended their licensing agreement for Timberland eyewear until 2031. Announced on October 12, the five-year renewal covers the design, production, and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical frames and sunglasses. The partnership between the two companies began in 2003. According to both parties, this extension reflects mutual trust and a shared long-term commitment.

10-14
  1. Lookvision
    Marcolin Extends Timberland Eyewear License Agreement Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC announced an extension of their global license agreement for the design, production, and distribution of Timberland sunglasses and optical frames. This renewal extends the partnership, originally established in 2003, through 2031, consolidating over two decades of collaboration. The agreement aims to reinforce Timberland’s international market positioning while maintaining its focus on quality, functionality, and style. Current collections feature bold designs blending heritage with contemporary details and include models made from bio-based materials. Timberland eyewear remains available through official brand stores, independent multi-brand retailers, e-commerce platforms, and opticians worldwide.

  2. INVISION
    Marcolin and TBL Licensing Extend Timberland Eyewear Partnership Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC have extended their licensing agreement for the design, production, and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical frames and sunglasses through 2031. Originally established in 2003, this renewal adds five years to the existing partnership. The agreement covers collections featuring bold designs that combine heritage with contemporary styles, many utilizing bio-based materials. Timberland Eyewear remains available at select Timberland stores, independent retailers, e-commerce platforms, and opticians globally.

  3. EyeSmart
    Marcolin Extends Timberland Eyewear License to 2031 and Renews AIRC Breast Cancer Research Partnership

    Italian eyewear group Marcolin, part of VSP Vision, announced on October 12 a five-year extension of its licensing agreement with TBL Licensing LLC for Timberland optical frames and sunglasses, running through 2031. The partnership, dating back to 2003, covers worldwide design, production, and distribution via select stores, retailers, e-commerce, and opticians. No financial terms were disclosed, and Australian availability was not specified. Separately, on October 6, Marcolin renewed its two-year partnership with Fondazione AIRC for Cancer Research. This continuation funds a fellowship for young researchers focusing on breast cancer therapies and supports an employee awareness program under the Pink Ribbon Campaign. A global Pink Walk is occurring in October across EMEA, US, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific hubs, excluding Australia.

10-13
  1. Optical Prism
    Marcolin and Timberland renew eyewear licensing agreement through 2031

    Marcolin and Timberland have renewed their eyewear licensing agreement, extending the partnership through 2031. The source material confirms the renewal and its duration but provides no further details regarding specific product lines, financial terms, or geographic scope.

  2. Acuité
    Marcolin Extends Timberland Eyewear Partnership Through 2031

    Marcolin has extended its global partnership with Timberland for the design, production and distribution of optical frames and sunglasses through 2031. The collaboration, initiated in 2003, continues after more than twenty years. Timberland Eyewear collections combine the American brand's outdoor identity with contemporary designs, including frames made from bio-sourced materials. Products are distributed internationally via Timberland boutiques, opticians, independent retailers and e-commerce platforms. This renewal strengthens Marcolin’s license portfolio, which includes TOM FORD, Guess, adidas, Max Mara, Zegna and Christian Louboutin. Marcolin, part of the VSP Vision group, currently distributes its collections in over 125 countries.

  3. 20/20 Europe
    Marcolin Extends Timberland Eyewear License Through 2031

    Marcolin and TBL Licensing LLC have extended their licensing agreement for Timberland eyewear until 2031. Announced on October 12, the five-year renewal covers the design, production, and worldwide distribution of Timberland optical frames and sunglasses. The partnership originally began in 2003. According to both companies, the extension reflects mutual trust and a shared long-term commitment. Developed by Marcolin, the collections feature bold shapes combining brand heritage with contemporary details, with many styles made from bio-based materials. Timberland eyewear is available through selected stores, opticians, independent retailers, and online. Marcolin, headquartered in Longarone, Italy, distributes products in over 125 countries. Timberland, based in New Hampshire and part of VF Corporation, serves customers in more than 100 countries.

  4. Vision Monday — Business
    Marcolin and TBL Licensing Extend Timberland Eyewear Agreement Through 2031

    Marcolin, part of VSP Vision, and TBL Licensing LLC announced the extension of their licensing agreement for Timberland optical frames and sunglasses through 2031. The partnership, established in 2003, previously extended its agreement in 2022 with an effective date until December 2026. This renewal covers the design, production, and worldwide distribution of the eyewear line. Marcolin stated the five-year extension reflects mutual trust and shared vision. The companies noted that many styles utilize bio-based materials. Timberland Eyewear remains available at select Timberland stores, independent retailers, e-commerce platforms, and opticians globally.