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Pop-Up Shopping Area Brings Convenience to High Point Market, Highlights Local Businesses
Next week the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will debut Market-at-Market, the first pop-up of…
6 Lighting Designs Are Among Market Snapshot Finalists, Cast Your Vote
ANDMORE® at High Point Market has selected 39 outstanding home furnishings products as finalists for…
New for June Lightovation: Design + Build Day
Dallas Market Center (DMC) will debut Design + Build Day at Lightovation featuring exclusive, tailored…
2 Brazilian Lighting Manufacturers Share 1 High Point Showroom
Brazilian lighting manufacturers Geo Contemporary and Accord Lighting are jointly expanding their presence at the…
Tony Davidson to Retire as President of Eurofase, Named Executive Chairman
Industry veteran Tony Davidson will be retiring as president of Toronto-based lighting and heating solutions…
Theodore Alexander Will Not Move Into New Space in Time for High Point Market
As reported by LNN’s sister publication Home News Now, due to unexpected delays in the…
Howard Elliott Reassures Customers Ahead of High Point Market
Illinois-based accent furniture, wall art, textiles, and accessories manufacturer Howard Elliott sent a letter to…
Looking for US-Made Products? Turn to LNN’s Made in USA Directory— and Visit These 6 at High Point Market
With each passing week since the initial tariffs took effect in February, there has been…
Innovations Lighting to Customers: “We Are Not Raising Prices or Inflating Margins in Anticipation of Something That May Never Materialize”
This Monday brought welcome news to Innovations Lighting customers’ inboxes as the manufacturer’s president Gregory…
Judges Announced for 16th Lighting Showroom of the Year Awards
Dallas Market Center has announced the distinguished panel of judges for the 16th Annual Showroom…
Fanimation President Advocates for Temporary Tax Credit to Ease Tariff Burden, Rallies Industry for Support
This week, Nathan Frampton, CEO of Fanimation, released a public memo to the lighting and ceiling…
The North American Lighting Industry Is Too Small to be Divided
I have been reporting on the decorative residential lighting community for 30 years and have…
How Will Tariffs on China & Canada Affect Showroom Buying Habits?
[Note: Interviews were conducted prior to the most recent announcement by the Trump administration that…
WAC Honored for Sponsorship of Research Association’s Science Fair
The Research Association of Long Island has honored New York-based WAC Lighting for its 15 years of…
New April Buying Week at AmericasMart Atlanta Included Gift & Home for Cross-Category Experience
The first-ever April Buying Week at AmericasMart Atlanta reportedly experienced steady order writing and engaged…
Theo Shpunder Joins Innovations Lighting as Senior Director of Sales
New York-based Innovations Lighting has appointed Theo Shpunder as senior director of sales. With more…
WithIt Launches Internship Program to Benefit Both Students & Companies
High Point, N.C.-based WithIt (Women in the Home Furnishings Industry), the professional organization dedicated to…
Hunter Debuts Second Collection With Jasmine Roth
Memphis-based Hunter Fan Co., has launched its second collection designed in collaboration with HGTV host…
ALA Announces Finalization of Test Procedure Rule for GSLs, Saving Manufacturers From Increased Cost
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced an update on the finalization of Test Procedure…
Lutron Redesigns Website for Better Customer Experience
Pennsylvania-based Lutron has launched the first phase of its retooled website, marking the company’s most…
New Curated Design Show Debuts in New York City Next Month
Shelter by Afternoon Light, a new, experiential design show to be held during New York…
Quorum Debuts High Point Showroom, Tamara Day & David Patton Co-Host Special Designer Event
Quorum International will open its first-ever showroom at High Point Market this month in the…
Uttermost Enters Outdoor Category, Sees Growth With Designers + Builders
In an exclusive on-site interview with Mac Cooper, president & CEO of Uttermost, editor-in-chief Tom…
4 Lighting Manufacturers Among High Point Exhibitors on Design Influencers Tour
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) and Esteem Media announce the participants for the Design…
Sarreid Hosts Designer Panel During High Point Market on How to Expand Your Business
High-end manufacturer of furniture, accessories, and accents for professional designers and home retailers Sarreid Ltd.…
SKYX Details Its 48% Revenue Growth Numbers for 2024 & Appoints New Head of E-Commerce
While most lighting and home furnishings companies dealt with flat earnings or growth under 20%,…
Terry McGowan Retires from ALA, Mary Beth Gotti Takes Over the Role
After 60 years in the lighting industry overall, Terry McGowan, FIES, LC, is retiring as…
Scott Eckman Returns to ANDMORE® as President
After most recently serving as president at rug producer Loloi since 2023, Scott Eckman is…
New & First-Time Homebuyers Reveal When They Plan to Buy Lighting in Exclusive Survey
The closest thing to a crystal ball, the results of Home News Now’s much-anticipated Consumer…
Schonbek & Modern Forms Relocate at High Point Market, Host Grand Opening Party
New York-based crystal lighting manufacturer Schonbek®, along with sister company Modern Forms Luminaires + Smart…
Modern Forms Promotes Alex Ostrovsky to New Role
A seven-year veteran of Modern Forms, Alex Ostrovsky has been appointed executive director, business and…
LEDucation’s Mood = Upbeat & Uncertain
“There is a lot of uncertainty right now” was the phrase heard most often when…
Recent Remodeling Market Forecasts Indicate Opportunity for Showrooms
Two months ago, the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of…
W Group’s New WAC HOME System Is Consumer-Friendly for Showrooms
For WAC, 2025 kicked off with the debut of a new corporate entity – W…
Continental Home Wins Lighting Category + Other Unique Resources at NY NOW
Looking for resources that are decidedly not mainstream to add to your lighting showroom assortment?…
Matthews Fan Co. Adjusts Pricing Structure to Favor Retailers
With recent tariffs causing many manufacturers to pass along price increases, ceiling fan manufacturer Matthews…
Designer Mandy Cheng Introduces Lighting Line for Hudson Valley’s Mitzi Brand
In an interview with Lighting News Now‘s sister publication Design News Now (DNN), editor-in-chief Courtney…
Builders Are Offering Smaller Homes — Is the Trend for Large Lighting Fixtures Shifting?
Despite the current demand from homeowners for larger fixtures, as reported in Lighting News Now…
John Glass Rejoins Estrin Zirkman Sales
As of Monday, March 10, John Glass has returned to the independent rep agency Estrin…
Become Certified as a Lighting Specialist in Controls by NAILD at June Lightovation
A brand-new certification course in lighting controls offered by the National Association of Innovative Lighting…
Lineage Collections Appoints Hannah Grisack Director/ Marketing & Retailer Support
Florida-based Lineage Collections – parent company of Sea Winds, Lux Lighting, and Finn & Louise…
Fanimation’s Nathan Frampton Raises the Alarm to All Ceiling Fan & Lighting Companies Manfacturing Overseas About Reciprocal Tariffs
In an impassioned plea to his ceiling fan and lighting manufacturer peers, Fanimation president Nathan…
Melissa Ksiazka Joins Maxim Lighting as Eastern Builder Sales Manager
California-based Maxim Lighting has appointed lighting veteran Melissa Ksiazka as eastern builder sales manager. With…
Cathy Steel Retires After 37 Years in the Gift & Home Industry
Cathy Steel, a veteran B2B Public Relations specialist, has announced her retirement effective March 28,…
Deadline for Showroom of the Year Awards Is March 31
You know that you have a great lighting showroom, now is your opportunity to let…
NAHB Reports Single-Family Construction Ends Year with Growth
Fresh from the most well-attended International Builders’ Shows in 17 years – more than 80,000…
Ferguson Rebrands as Ferguson Home
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and Build.com will now operate under one name –…
Decision Made on Lightovation Date Change Proposal
Last month, the Dallas Market Center (DMC) sent a survey to participants of its Luminary…
Uttermost Launches Redesigned Website With Help of Jola Interactive
Lighting, furniture and home décor manufacturer Uttermost has unveiled a newly designed website – accomplished…
12,000 SKYX Smart Lighting Products Spec’d for 3 Luxury Condo Projects
SKYX Platforms Corp. will start supplying more than 12,000 smart plug & play products –…
Shark Sighting at High Point Market! HPMA’s Keynote Panel to Include Daymond John
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host a keynote panel of leading trend experts…
SDQ Lighting Adds Claire Ancheta Wright to Management Team
Texas-based SDQ Lighting has added Claire Ancheta Wright to its management team. With extensive experience…
Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Names New National Sales Director
Florida-based manufacturer Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting has appointed Michael Perez-Caromano as national sales director. With…
Lightovation Trend: Feminine Flair
There was a pervasive romantic theme among some new products debuting at market — from…
ALA, NLB & Lighting Agora Launch “Simply Light” Educational Program
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB), in partnership with the American Lighting Association (ALA) and Lighting Agora,…
How Doom Spending Can Boost Lighting Sales
Results from a February survey of 2,000 American consumers released last week from CreditCards.com estimated…
What Interior Designers Wish Lighting Showrooms Knew: A Designer’s Perspective on Successful Collaborations
By Kathleen Jennison, KTJ Design Co., Stockton, Calif. The Art of Lighting: A Designer’s Take…
HPMA DAA Announces Interactive Panel Discussion for Spring High Point Market
The High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) has opened pre-registration for its second…
Savoy House Appoints Jill Gardner Director of Customer Service/Lighting Assets
Georgia-based Savoy House Lighting has appointed Jill Gardner as its new director/Customer Service & Lighting…
ALA Hires Government Affairs Consultant, Effective Immediately
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has contracted Palmer Schoening of Schoening Strategies in Washington, D.C.,…
DMF Wins Permanent Injunction Against ELCO in Patent Lawsuit
If you are a showroom or electrical distributor that sells recessed lighting products from ELCO,…
Richard Alan & Associates Pivots to New Ventures & New Team
Change is difficult — even when you know change is coming and can prepare for…
DMC Makes Updates to June 2025 Light Stars Program
The popular Light Stars program, sponsored by Dallas Market Center (DMC), will be continuing for…
Ryan Dyer Joins Maxim Lighting’s Builder Team
New construction veteran Ryan Dyer has joined Maxim Lighting as Director/Builder Sales-West Region. Dyer comes…
Quorum Promotes Rachael Rohan to Showroom Merchandising Manager
Rachael Rohan has been promoted from Marketing Coordinator to Showroom Merchandising Manager, servicing all Quorum…
Southwest Sales Promotes Amy Galindo to Principal
Three years after joining Texas-based Southwest Sales Inc., Amy Galindo has been promoted to principal…
ALA Searches for New President & CEO — Could It be You?
The American Lighting Association (ALA) – the trade association representing the residential lighting, controls, and…
MarketTime Appoints Terri Harwood as Chief Operating Officer
Dallas-based MarketTime – a leading B2B sales enablement technology provider for the gift, home, and…
Former Head of Lighting for Home Depot Joins SKYX as President of Lighting, Fans, and Smart Home Products
Greg St. John, former head of Home Depot’s indoor lighting category and former CEO of…
Nominations Open for H Foundation’s Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award
The H Foundation has opened the call for nominations for its annual Rick Wiedemer Guiding…
January Markets Indicate Optimism for 2025 as Buyers Arrived Ready to Order
As reported in a previous article, the mood I observed at Lightovation was positive overall.…
Lighting News Now Creates Made in USA Directory of Lighting Manufacturers
With an increase in tariffs – and possible new tariffs – looming, lighting showrooms in…
Sarah Chandler Takes on New Role at Kuzco
Industry veteran Sarah Chandler has been appointed director of e-commerce sales at Kuzco Lighting. For…
Wildwood Opens Stand-Alone Showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta
North Carolina-based Wildwood has opened its first stand-alone showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta. The new space…
Avenue Lighting Appoints Cindy Zeilder as Director of E-Commerce
As part of its growth strategy for 2025 and beyond, California-based Avenue Lighting has hired…
Celebration at Lightovation
The January Lightovation show, held at the Dallas Market Center, was the perfect kick off…
5 Trends That Were Hard to Miss at Lightovation (Part 1)
There were plenty of fresh designs at Lightovation last month as manufacturers experimented with new…
Ngala Trading Introduces Sustainable Lighting From MUD Studio to North America
For lighting showrooms looking for eco-friendly lighting with a unique look, New York-based Ngala Trading…
New Company Alteck Lighting Marks Debut at Lightovation
What began as an idea for a lighting company less than one year ago has…
Maxim’s Crisp Wins Good Design Award
California-based Maxim Lighting’s Crisp Surface-Mount Collection has been awarded a 2024 Good Design Award by…
Justin Palm Joins GlobaLux Lighting & Fans
Lighting industry veteran Justin Palm has joined GlobaLux Lighting & Fans as Senior VP/Sales after…
Access Lighting Appoints New National Sales Manager
California-based lighting manufacturer Access Lighting has announced the appointment of Diane Teeters as National Sales Manager. In…
Eurofase Promotes Mandy Gill to Director of Customer Services
Toronto-based lighting and heating solutions manufacturer Eurofase has promoted Mandy Gill to the position of…
How to Leverage the Colors of the Year to Increase Showroom Sales
Every year, the major paint companies select what they determine to be the “Color of…
Executive Staff Changes at ALA
Last week the American Lighting Association (ALA) announced President Larry Lauck will be retiring at…
Currey & Co Creates New Position, Taps Ross Bradford
Atlanta-based Currey & Company has created the position of Vice President/Strategy & Business Development to…
WAC Group Appoints Keith Eagle VP of Business Development
New York-based WAC Group President Becky Li has announced the appointment of Keith Eagle as…
In Memoriam: Mark Okun
Lighting veteran Mark Okun passed away suddenly on January 20. Over the past 30 years,…
Lightovation Rises Above Numerous Challenges
It used to be that the “success” of a trade show was measured in body…
In Memoriam: Herman Lebersfeld, Capitol Lighting
Lighting Legend Herman Lebersfeld, Co-Chairman of the Board at Capitol Lighting, passed away peacefully on…
Industry Veteran Paul Berk Retires
After a 40-year career in the residential lighting industry, Paul Berk has made the decision…
How to Attract Young Talent to the Lighting Industry
The lighting industry is an exciting business to be in, but unless your company has…
WAC Launches New Identity, Unifying WAC Lighting, Modern Forms & Schonbek
The recent Lightovation show in Dallas marked the official launch of WAC Group, a new collective…
Kichler & Progress Lighting Now Under New Coleto Brands Name
While private equity has been steadily absorbing major players in the residential lighting industry, it…
Enter Now for the 2025 Showroom of the Year Awards
If you take a lot of pride in your lighting showroom, now is the time…
Las Vegas Market Names Winter Market Snapshot Finalists
Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, a semi-annual collection…
Industry Organizations Partner to Help Those Impacted by the Recent California Wildfires
In response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, Gift for Life is rallying the gift and…
Kelley Knapp Launches Agency to Represent UTTERMOST |Revelation in New England
For the past 17 years, Kelley Knapp has expanded her lighting industry knowledge to include…
Kuzco Group Promotes Paul Sidhu & Holly Blake to New Leadership Roles
Kuzco Group, a leading provider of contemporary decorative lighting solutions, has promoted two exceptional team…
Lamps Plus Implements New Inventory Optimization Platform
Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has announced that Lamps Plus, the country’s largest specialty lighting retailer, has…
Candace Moore Named Director of eCommerce at Matthews Fan Co.
Illinois-based Matthews Fan Co. continues the expansion of its ceiling fan company with the addition…
In Memoriam: Bill Winsor
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday…
John Moody Tapped as Director of Technical Products for Minka Group
Ceiling fan industry veteran John Moody has been named Director of Technical Products at Minka Group.…
ALA Launches Second Year of Women in Lighting Mentorship Groups
After a successful launch in 2024, the American Lighting Association (ALA) Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee is…
SKYX Partners With JIT Electrical Supply to Expand Reach Into Florida’s Builder Market
SKYX Platforms Corp. (d/b/a SKYX Technologies), a disruptive smart platform technology company with more than 97…