BY VICTORIA GARCIA

Altair Announces Global Licensing Agreement with Cole Haan… Altair Eyewear has announced a multiyear global licensing agreement with Cole Haan Eyewear to design, distribute and manufacture both ophthalmic and sunwear collections.

MARCHON EXTENDS GLOBAL LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH NIKE… Marchon Eyewear announces the long-term extension of its licensing agreement with Nike, Inc. for the exclusive production, design and worldwide distribution of Nike optical and sunglass collections.

LEGACIE, THE LUXURY HOUSE OF B. ROBINSON AND CLEARVISION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP… ClearVision Optical and Legacie, the Luxury House of B. Robinson have announced a partnership for the domestic distribution of the Revo brand to the optical channel, which will begin in January 2016.

CLEARVISION WINS DEALS OF DISTINCTION AWARD… ClearVision Optical was recently honored in the Executives’ Association of New York City’s (EANYC) inaugural Deals of Distinction Awards for its philanthropic efforts for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. The Deals of Distinction program recognizes the area’s most accomplished executives and the transactions and partnerships that have made their organizations better.

MAUI JIM ADDS MIGUEL ÁNGEL JIMÉNEZ TO ITS TEAM OF AMBASSADORS… Maui Jim announces the addition of Spanish professional golfer Miguel Ángel Jiménez to its team of ambassadors. Jiménez holds the record as the oldest winner of the European Tour when he won the Open de España in 2014.

BRAZILIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCCER PLAYER NEYMAR JR STAYS ON AS POLICE BRAND AMBASSADOR… Police has announced that Brazilian professional soccer player Neymar Jr will stay on as brand ambassador for two more years. In 2014, the Police Eyewear collection from De Rigo Vision dedicated a special style to the athlete.

ADLENS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIUMPH OPTICAL… Adlens has announced a new partnership with U.S. optical distributor Triumph Optical, who will facilitate the sales of Adlens instant eyewear products and have exclusive distribution in Southern California.

VUARNET ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH CLARE VIVIER… Vuarnet has collaborated with Clare Vivier for an exclusive limited edition sunglass model. The style merges the two French heritage brands together and will be available for purchase at Clare V. boutiques and on the brand’s website.

SALT. OPTICS COLLABORATES WITH OUTERWEAR COMPANY AETHER… SALT. Optics has teamed up with technical outerwear company AETHER to create two limited-edition sunglass styles, the Scout and the Explorer, created with the motorcycle rider in mind.

HILCO VISION ANNOUNCES NEW CEO… Hilco announces the retirement of Bob Nahmias, the CEO for the past 17 years, as well as the addition of a new CEO Ross Brownlee.