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Cooper Electric Helps Raise $98,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Employee‑led fundraising efforts combined with a company sponsorship to support the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Sonepar’s New Jersey-based Cooper Electric helped raise $98,000 for the Boomer Esiason Foundation in support of cystic fibrosis…

Jeff Sokol Joins Innovations Lighting

The 30-year lighting industry veteran has been appointed general manager. Effective immediately, Jeff Sokol has joined New York-based lighting manufacturer Innovations Lighting as general manager. Sokol began his lighting career more than…

ICFF to Run Alongside BDNY in 2027

Citing feedback regarding seasonal timing, ICFF officials have announced the show will move from its customary May schedule to coincide with BDNY in November. ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) – which will…

New Stats Show Who Is Buying Homes & Doing Upgrades

Remember when many business owners were collectively rolling their eyes at the mention of Millennials and their buying habits? Fresh research from HIRI puts things in perspective. The Home Improvement Research Institute…

Andmore Names New President & Other Changes

As current CEO Jon Pertchik retires this month, Greg Avitabile steps up to the role of president. Meanwhile, the search for a permanent CEO continues. Atlanta-based Andmore, one of the largest owners…

Style Watch: Floor Show

Lighting manufacturers at the recent High Point Market say statement pieces are in demand — and not just on the ceiling.  Statuesque floor lamps have become popular sellers. John-Richard Featuring dramatically veined…

Style Watch: Sculptural Mirrors

Lighting showrooms attending spring High Point Market were on the hunt for large decorative mirrors. Fortunately, lighting manufacturers had just what they were looking for.   Varaluz From the Tamara Day license,…

ArchLIGHT Summit Adds to Advisory Board, Opens Registration

Three more industry leaders join the architectural lighting show’s advisory board. Dallas Market Center (DMC) has opened attendee registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, taking place September 15 and 16, and has…

The Quick Rise & Fall of ShopHouzz

As your last stop at the gas station demonstrated, a lot can happen in six months. For example, ShopHouzz.com opened for business in September and just announced its closure in May. Following…

Eurofase Names New Regional Sales Manager

Toronto-based lighting manufacturer Eurofase has appointed lighting veteran Juliana Ejsmont as regional sales manager–West U.S. Ejsmont brings strong experience across showroom, commercial, and specification lighting, with a background in regional sales and…

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