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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…

Ferguson’s Earnings Report Reveals Opportunities

Ferguson Enterprises’ Q2 earnings report shows strong non-residential growth and modest gains in the residential market.   Ferguson Enterprises released its Q2 earnings report on August 10, and its findings mirror similarities…

How Home Depot’s Realignment Affects Showrooms

The company just announced an “organizational realignment” that it hopes will provide a more seamless customer experience, drive growth and capture market share. On July 30, home improvement retailer The Home Depot…

Hubbardton Forge Names New President

Maria Mullen, who has served as president since 2020 has left the company. The board of directors of Vermont-based lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge has announced a recently completed executive transition. Maria Mullen…

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