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Lumens Taps Former Bed Bath & Beyond President as CEO

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.…

Showroom Enters New Era Under Lighting Veteran

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…

Acclaim Lighting Hires Director of Sales & Marketing

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…

In Memoriam: David Porter, Kichler

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…

Presenters Announced for 36th ARTS Awards

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…

Style Editor’s Plans for a Favorite Category

Julie A. Palm, Lighting News Now’s new style editor, is excited to return to a category where her home furnishings career began — a category where design radiates.   When I was…

Howard Greenberg Promoted at Quoizel

A 20-year veteran of South Carolina-based lighting manufacturer Quoizel, Howard Greenberg has been promoted to vice president, sales and marketing. Most recently, he served as director of sales for more than 14…

MAR Lighting Becomes LUMA Reps

A second-generation lighting rep in California, Melissa Leib’s agency has evolved alongside the many changes that have occurred in the industry  — first as Leib & Associates in 1994 and later, in…

Innovative Lighting Sales Welcomes Managing Partners

Los Angeles-based Innovative Lighting Sales (ILS) has announced that Ryan Pierce, Oren Meyers, and Cindy Clapp will officially become managing partners effective January 1. The agency covers parts of California, Nevada, Arizona,…

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