Mark Schumacher, a furniture industry insider and contributor to sister publication Home News Now, spoke…
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As reported in a previous article, the mood I observed at Lightovation was positive overall. Showrooms came to see new products (as opposed to re-ordering “safe” basics) and manufacturers had a lot…
With an increase in tariffs – and possible new tariffs – looming, lighting showrooms in the U.S. are keenly interested in exploring domestic lighting companies as prospective suppliers. In the past, with…
North Carolina-based Wildwood has opened its first stand-alone showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta. The new space – located in Building 1, Suite 13-C5 – officially opened during the Atlanta Winter Market 2025. After…
The January Lightovation show, held at the Dallas Market Center, was the perfect kick off for several companies commemorating special occasions and anniversaries. Uttermost’s Mac Cooper was on-hand at market to celebrate…
There were plenty of fresh designs at Lightovation last month as manufacturers experimented with new finishes, natural materials, and created fixtures specifically to meet the requests from customers. Trend #1: There’s No…
For lighting showrooms looking for eco-friendly lighting with a unique look, New York-based Ngala Trading is offering a line of ceramic lighting by MUD Studio of South Africa to the North American…
What began as an idea for a lighting company less than one year ago has quickly grown into a line of 200+ outdoor fixtures under the name Alteck Lighting, which was unveiled…
California-based Maxim Lighting’s Crisp Surface-Mount Collection has been awarded a 2024 Good Design Award by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. The Crisp Collection was noted for its innovative design,…
Every year, the major paint companies select what they determine to be the “Color of the Year” — and for the most part, such announcements don’t translate into lighting sales as these…
Last week the American Lighting Association (ALA) announced President Larry Lauck will be retiring at the end of February and a search will begin to fill that key role. In the interim,…