As the single-family new construction market stagnated in 2025 due to rising interest rates, lighting…
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As the single-family new construction market stagnated in 2025 due to rising interest rates, lighting manufacturers and showrooms found solace in the multifamily housing sector. This year, that opportunity is predicted to…
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Style Editor Julie A. Palm talks with Hubbardton Forge’s Maria Mullen about how the company’s commitment to beautiful lighting and environmental responsibility are linked. By Julie A. Palm At lighting producer Hubbardton…
American Lighting Association President Jon Melchi issued a detailed statement to ALA membership regarding Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling today that President Trump cannot…
A WARN notice was issued this month to workers at Barn Light Electric’s factory announcing plans to consolidate operations to parent company Illumus’ headquarters. Four months after its acquisition of the privately…
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After 32 years at the helm of his own rep firm, Michael Estrin has joined THEA Enterprises as director of sales. Years ago, when I first interviewed Michael Estrin, he was the…
San Francisco-based etailer Lumens – which describes itself as an “online destination for design aficionados, architects, interior designers, and contract professionals” searching for luxury lighting – has named Dave Nielsen as CEO.…
Michael Van Derlofske is now the proud owner of Modern Lighting & Decor in Temple City, California. After more than 30 years serving the residential and architectural community in the Los Angeles…
Michael Miller-Riley has been appointed director of sales, marketing and product Industry veteran Michael Miller-Riley has joined Georgia-based Acclaim Lighting Inc., as director of sales, marketing and product. An accomplished potter and…
Renowned Kichler designer (retired) David Porter, age 93, passed away recently in Wisconsin. According to his obituary, after a stint in the U.S. Navy and graduation from university, Dave began his career…
A distinguished group of home décor peers will co-host the awards, along with Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have announced the…
