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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The cordless lamp category has reached the high end – if last week’s High Point Market is any indication – with luxe materials such as alabaster, marble, glass, and brass. Originally developed…
The spring market debuted a lot of luxe looks, but more importantly it was an opportunity for the industry to compare notes on retail conditions and informally discuss where things might be…
Last May, lighting veteran Lee Nemeth launched Arabela Lighting and unveiled the initial product line during June Lightovation. Editor-in-Chief Linda Longo checks in with Nemeth to see how the company has evolved.…
After evaluating market conditions, executives at the ceiling fan company have decided to institute a price decrease as of April 27 on some of its models. Illinois-based Matthews Fan Company has announced…
Panels of vendors and designers at High Point Market pointed to key shifts that are influencing how fixtures are being designed and used throughout the home. One direction, in particular, is a…