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DMC Named Finalist for Good Impact Award

The nomination recognizes Dallas Market Center’s Stand With Main Street initiative supporting independent retailers in wake of tariffs. Dallas Market Center (DMC) has been named a finalist for the 2026 Gold 100…

Innovations Lighting Promotes Jeff Sokol  

New York-based Innovations Lighting has promoted lighting industry veteran Jeff Sokol to vice president of operations. Innovations Lighting founder Robert Marash announced Jeff Sokol – who joined the company in May after…

Access Lighting Releases 644-Page Catalog

The new 2026 catalog features products suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Irvine, California-based Access Lighting, which also operates a warehouse in South Carolina, has unveiled a new 644-page catalog. Presenting…

Lightovation Dates Through 2028 Announced

Of particular note, the January Lightovation shows are now one week later – starting with the 2028 edition – than they have been lately. Dates for Total Home & Gift Market and…

New Ownership for Imagine More Lighting Stores

Custom integrator Liaison Technology Group has acquired the Imagine More retail lighting showrooms and ecommerce business. Founded in 2009 by Lenard Gale and Don Brehm, Imagine More operates four retail lighting showrooms…

AFX Adds 3 to Sales & Quotations Teams

Lighting manufacturer AFX has hired one new regional sales manager, one internal sales manager, and a quotations specialist. Waukegan, Illinois-based AFX, Inc., has appointed Kyle Tindle as a regional sales manager. Most…

Designer Debrief: Jennifer Worts

The president and principal interior designer of Toronto-based Jennifer Worts Design likes soft, warm light but has strong opinions about lighting design trends. By Julie A. Palm Interior designer Jennifer Worts believes…

Theo Shpunder Relaunches Agency

Lighting industry veteran Theo Shpunder – who has a combined 30+ years of experience on the showroom side, running a lighting agency, and directing a sales team for a manufacturer – has…

HVLG Promotes Malaina Matheus to CEO

Founder and CEO David Littman will transition to executive chairman. Effective September 1, Malaina Matheus, current president of Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG), will become CEO. Founder and CEO David Littman will…

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