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The Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have named the…
Savoy House Donates Fixtures & Lends Helping Hand to Habitat for Humanity
When the opportunity arose to help residents of California recover from the devastating wildfires, Georgia-based…
Schonbek Sponsors Concert by Grammy-Nominated Band at High Point Market
Lighting manufacturer and exhibitor Schonbek – a brand of WAC Group – is one of…
Don’t Blame Street Lights for Light Pollution — New Stats Say It’s Your Neighbors
Terry McGowan, FIES, LC, retired director of Engineering at the American Lighting Association (ALA) and…
Architectural Digest Editor to Give Keynote at High Point Market
Billed as a “behind-the-scenes conversation with the editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest (AD) on her new…
Why You Need to Hear What Home Depot & Lowe’s Said Last Week
For many years, lighting showrooms without an electrical supply counter were advised to leave the…
Suites at Market Square to Feature New & Updated Resources
Long known for offering entrepreneurial resources and small business handcrafted goods, The Suites at Market…
Single-Family Starts Were Higher in July — But Don’t Let That Fool You
According to an announcement the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made on August 19…
Kichler Among Brands Featured in Brand New High Point Market Space
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA | KBIS) will debut a new, dedicated presence…
Melissa Kiser Joins Coleto Brands as Senior National Account Manager
Coleto Brands – which includes Kichler and Progress Lighting among its corporate brands – has…
Eglo Taps Sarah Chandler for Director of Business Development Role
Industry veteran Sarah Chandler has been named director of business development, Western U.S. for lighting…
What Designers Can Expect at Fall High Point Market
Andmore – which owns and operates a multitude of properties in High Point – will…
Charlie Bradburn Appointed President of Viking Electric
Charlie Bradburn has been appointed president of Viking Electric, a Sonepar company serving customers across Minnesota,…
Andmore Appoints Executive Team to Support Growth Plan
Andmore, owner and operator of trade shows such as Las Vegas Market. Atlanta Market, and…
Active Adult Community Project Wins Design Award, Lighting Considered Key
When it came to renovating the clubhouse for Shady Oaks Active Adult Community in Red…
WIL Reception at ALA Conference to Feature Leaders + Kentucky Derby Hat Activity
Always a much-anticipated event during the annual American Lighting Association (ALA) Conference, the Women in…
It’s Time to Talk About the Nearly 400% Price Hike on Mirrors
While most headlines have been keeping score of fluctuating tariff amounts on goods imported from…
What Your Contractor Customers Want You to Know
According to survey results from the Quarterly Contractor Business Sentiment Tracker for Q2 2025, the…
Juan Suarez Named VP Product Development at Eurofase
Veteran lighting designer Juan Suarez has been named vice president, product development for Eurofase. He…
If Personal Income Has Increased, Why Aren’t Consumers Spending More on Lighting?
According to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the…
Are Your Customers Baby Chasers? What Lighting Showrooms Should Know About This Trend
There was a time when showrooms in certain areas of the country – for example,…
High Point Market Registration Opens, Jimmy Buffett Band Headlines Center Stage
Online registration for the fall edition of High Point Market is now open, and the…
Quorum Hires New National Sales Manager
Texas-based Quorum International has hired Chad Kulesza as its national sales manager for its Quorum…
Las Vegas Market Focused on Buyer Engagement & Increased Sourcing
With more than 3,500 product lines – including both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits –…
Nominating Panel & Committee for ARTS Awards Announced
Dallas Market Center (DMC) and ART, the creative home furnishings network, have listed the names…
John Moody Returns to Hinkley
Industry veteran John Moody – who has extensive engineering experience with a variety of ceiling…
Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly in July
Driven partly by the sentiments of consumers over age 35 and those in most income…
The H Foundation Raises $1,212,210 for Cancer Research at Goombay Bash
The lighting industry as well as executives from major corporations, sports legends, and Hollywood celebrities…
Make Your Voice Heard in Shaping Dark Sky Requirements & More
With the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program all but dismantled, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC)…
12 Designers Receive ANDYZ Award of Excellence at Las Vegas Market
Unique lighting fixtures distinguished many of the winning designs in the 11th annual ANDYZ Awards…
Global Views Appoints Aaron Johnson as Senior VP, Product Development
Part of the Surya umbrella of brands since April 2023, Dallas-based Global Views has appointed…
Sonneman-A Way of Light Rejoins Hudson Valley Lighting Group
In an email from Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) president Malaina Matheus to customers, it…
Double Your Impact at the Goombay Bash — Thanks to WAC Group
The H Foundation has announced an opportunity for Goombay Bash supporters to double their impact…
Gift For Life to Raise Funds During NY NOW and Shoppe Object
New York City’s two gift and home markets – NY NOW and Shoppe Object –…
What to Expect Next Week at Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market, running July 27 to 21 at the World Market Center complex, will…
Cake Lamp & Luminosa Screen Receive Prestigious Prize Designs
Hall of Fame architect and interior designer Lauren Rottet, FAIA, FIIDA, and her Rottet Collection…
Las Vegas Market Names 40 Market Snapshot Finalists
Las Vegas Market has named 40 finalists in its Market Snapshot program, a semi-annual collection…
Design Duo Handcrafts 3 Lighting Brands in Philadelphia
Antiquing wasn’t the only passion Natalie Page of NPage Studio and Robert True Ogden of…
Time Is Running Out for WIL Scholarship Nominations
The deadline to nominate a lighting professional who is eager to continue her education in…
New President Named for Leadership Transition at Warshauer Electric Supply
New Jersey-based Warshauer Electric Supply, a Rexel USA company, has announced a leadership transition that…
Troy Lee to be Inducted Into ALA Hall of Fame at Conference
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced that Troy Lee of Savoy House will be…
Innovations Lighting Acquires Domestic Lighting Manufacturer
Peekskill, N.Y.-based Innovations Lighting has acquired Connecticut-based, family-operated domestic outdoor lighting manufacturer Brass Traditions, a…
Accord Lighting Feeling Confident in Light of Recent Tariffs on Brazil
During Lightovation in June, the mood at Accord Lighting was optimistic. The company was among…
Zonda’s Q3 Housing Forecast Indicates Softer Market Than Expected
In the first two quarters of this year, hopes remained high that the tariffs would…
DMC Reports Increased New Buyer Attendance & More Attendees Nationwide at Lightovation
The summer edition of Lightovation welcomed more new buyers including retailers, interior designers, and industry…
Give the People What They Want — People’s Choice Winners at Atlanta Market
Lighting showrooms looking for fresh accessories for their assortment will be inspired by these four…
ArchLIGHT Summit Adds New Association & Agency Partners
The upcoming ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting event for the architectural, specification, and…
Lutron Promotes Edward Blair to Vice Chairman of the Board
Lutron Electronics president Edward J. Blair has been promoted to vice chairman of the board;…
How Tariff Relief Can Strengthen the America First Agenda
In an opinion piece written for InsideSources and published in DC Journal on July 2,…
What Does the Big Beautiful Bill Mean for Your Business?
Jon Melchi, the newly appointed president of the American Lighting Association (ALA) issued a Government…
Gross Electric Acquires Indiana Lighting Center
Family-owned electrical distributor and lighting showroom business Gross Electric has acquired Indiana Lighting Center, which…
Market Pros Ready to Take On Atlanta & Las Vegas Markets
Six Market Pros have been selected by ANDMORE® to share their favorite market discoveries through…
Two Northeast Rep Firms Merge
Yusen Associates and A.A. MacPherson announced their strategic merger, uniting two of the largest independent…
IFDA’s Educational Foundation Names Scholarship Winners
The Educational Foundation (EF) of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) has named the…
Leviton Says It Is On Track to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030
New York-based Leviton has announced significant progress towards its goal of achieving company-wide carbon neutrality…
The Home Depot Increases Reach Into Contractor Market With Acquisition
The Home Depot® has entered into a definitive agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary,…
Quoizel Promotes Celine Diz to Product Manager
Charleston S.C.-based Quoizel has promoted Celine Diz to the role of product manager. In the…
Consumer Confidence Seesaws Between May and June
With the wild swings in tariff percentages and possible repercussions from a war in the…
Lightovation Report: Enough About Tariffs, Let’s Talk Interest Rates
The June edition of Lightovation, held at the Dallas Market Center, closed on Friday and…
Aztec Lighting Sold to Crescent Legacy Holdings
In an unexpected letter sent to business partners and employees of Aztec Lighting, founder Russ…
Elk Home to Close Doors & Liquidate Inventory
In what has been the worst-kept secret circulating in the halls at Lightovation, Elk Home…
Industry Turns Out to Congratulate Karyn Hayes & Support ALA Women in Lighting
The 2025 ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA) was presented to Karyn Hayes during…
Hinkley Names Brian Mocny as Director of Showroom Sales
Lighting industry veteran Brian Mocny has been named director of showroom sales at Hinkley. In…
Buying Groups & Trade Associations to Attend Summer Markets
Atlanta and Las Vegas Market organizer ANDMORE® will welcome nearly 20 buying groups and trade…
2025 Showroom of the Year Award Winners Announced by DMC
The winners of the 16th annual Showroom of the Year Awards were announced at a…
Ivystone’s Doug Cofiell Receives Industry Achievement Award
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during…
Lighting One Convention Concludes With Optimism & Shared Success
At the Lighting One convention closing event last night, the camaraderie and commitment from manufacturers…
Interior Designers Wanted for 2026 High Point Market Style Spotters Team
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is inviting influential and emerging interior designers to apply…
Kalco Lighting & Allegri Crystal Embrace Nature at Lightovation
Las Vegas-based Kalco Lighting and Allegri Crystal will be highlighting a unique blend of coastal…
EGLO Brings 100+ Customers & Reps to Austrian HQ, Debuts New Brand
Lighting manufacturer EGLO flew 162 customers and sales representatives to visit the company’s world headquarters…
More Young People Are Interested in Trades; How Do We Get Them Into Lighting?
For many years, unless you had a relative in the lighting business, it has been…
Alan Karen of SATCO to Receive Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award at Goombay Bash
The lighting industry and friends will gather together on Saturday, July 26 at the AON…
Lighting Lab Aims to Help Workers With Visual Impairment
The newly designed diagnostic room at the State Education Centre for the Blind (LBZB) in…
Bulbrite to Debut Decorative Cordless Lamp Line at Lightovation
Over the years, Bulbrite has been evolving into more than a leading resource for residential…
Want to Make Your Lighting in America? 3D Printing Course for Lighting Starts in July
The Lighting Research Center (LRC), headquartered in Upstate New York, is offering an online course…
Lightovation Pre-Game: What Is the Industry’s Plan?
Next week is Lightovation, held every June in the Dallas Market Center. Some showrooms prefer…
Ports Brace for Increase in Cargo Levels During Tariff Pause
Import cargo at major container ports in the U.S. is expected to see a surge…
Avenue Lighting Pushes the Envelope on Categories & Capabilities at Lightovation
California-based Avenue Lighting has been evolving and experimenting with new materials and shapes over the…
DMC Creates Retailing Scholarship at Texas A&M to Honor Bill Winsor
To encourage younger generations to enter the retail industry, Dallas Market Center (DMC) has created…
4 Secrets Every Interior Designer Knows About Lighting (But Rarely Says Out Loud)
By Kathleen Jennison, KTJ Design Co. Let’s be honest: lighting has graduated from background player…
WAC Group Partners With Light & Health Research Center, Webinars Launch in August
New York-based WAC Group has joined the Lighting Education Partnership offered by The Light and…
ALA Launches Women in Lighting Scholarship Fund
The American Lighting Association (ALA) Women in Lighting (WIL) Philanthropy Committee has launched an initiative…
Kuzco Group Hires Carl Przytula as Senior Analyst, E-Commerce
Kuzco Group – which is comprised of the Alora, Alora Mood, Auroralight, and Kuzco brands…
NAHB Provides Surprising Statistic for National Homeownership Month
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) celebrates National Homeownership Month in June — and…
3 Design Personalities Share Top Trends at Summer Las Vegas Market
At the summer edition of the Las Vegas Market (July 27-31), three (A) List interior…
Lutron Acquires U.K. Architectural Lighting Brand
Pennsylvania-based Lutron Electronics Co., has acquired Orluna LED Technologies Ltd., a premier United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in high-quality…
Savant Adds Modern Forms Fans to Its Smart Home Recommended Partner Program
Savant®, a leader in smart home and smart power technology that acquired GE Lighting in…
Change of Leadership at Hermitage Design Center, Jerry Guiliano Appointed CEO
Legendary multi-generational Nashville showroom Hermitage Design Center (formerly Hermitage Lighting Gallery), has announced a key…
Varaluz Joins Ciana Lighting With New CEO
Salt Lake City-based Ciana Lighting – known for bespoke collections for the commercial, hospitality, and…
MarketTime Launches Certified Vendor Partnership Program for Gift & Home
MarketTime, a leading provider of B2B eCommerce solutions, has launched an innovative Certified Vendor Partnership…
DMC to Host Two Nearshoring America Trade Shows in January 2026
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the expansion of its international sourcing initiative, Nearshoring America,…
4 Take-Aways From Home Depot’s & Lowe’s Earnings Reports
Lighting showrooms that haven’t felt the heat of competition from their local home centers –…
ALA Taps Building Industry Exec as New President & CEO
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has named Jon Melchi (pronounced Melk-eye) as its new President…
Gift for Life /NY NOW AIDS Walk Team Raises $42,000+
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, has announced that…
Karyn Hayes to Receive ALA’s Women in Lighting Leadership Award
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced Karyn Hayes as the 2025 recipient of its…
The Finalists for 2025 Showroom of the Year Are Named
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has released the names of the 2025 Showroom of the Year…
Living Rooms Top List for Consumers Seeking Design Help — and They’re Going to Need Lighting
In the fifth and final installment of Consumer Insights Now (CIN), a survey produced by…
ALA, DMC & Chamber of Commerce Asked Congress for These 3 Things
During the monthly meeting of the Engineering Committee for the American Lighting Association (ALA) yesterday,…
Event Schedule Released for Inaugural Design + Build Day at Lightovation
In anticipation of the debut of Design + Build Day at Lightovation on Tuesday, June…
NKBA & High Point Market Authority to Enhance Service to Designers
Over the past 10 or more years, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) –…
New Exhibitors & Events at June Lightovation
Next month, Lightovation, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America will be held…
SKYX Partners With Profab Electronics to Expand Production
Miami-based SKYX Platforms Corp., the smart home technology company for homes and buildings, has partnered…
Hold Your Applause: Tariffs Are Still High
While Americans let out a collective sigh of relief this week as news spread that…
ANDMORE Offers Merchandise Credits + Other Incentives for Market Buyers
ANDMORE®, the organizer and operator of the Atlanta Market, Las Vegas Market, and a significant…
Justice Design Group Appoints Michael Tucker as National Spec Sales Manager
California-based lighting manufacturer Justice Design Group (JDG) has named Michael Tucker as national specification sales…
DMC Launches New Website Ahead of Summer Markets
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has launched its new website, designed to offer a better buyer…
Lee Nemeth & Partners Launch Arabela Lighting to Debut at Lightovation
You know how it is in the decorative lighting industry — no one ever really…
Expanded Selection of Gift Resources Offered at Summer Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market is set to deliver an expanded selection of gift resources and fresh…
British Lighting, Switches & Sockets Brand Enters U.S. Market
Corston Architectural Detail, a UK-based brand offering architectural hardware, switches, sockets, and lighting that is…
How to Improve Your Business During the Tariff Crisis
Mark Schumacher, a furniture industry insider and contributor to sister publication Home News Now, spoke…
Crestview Collection Tells Customers It Will Absorb the Majority of Tariffs
Crestview Collection informed customers that it will absorb most of the tariff increases on its…
Two Lamps From Koncept Receive Red Dot Design Awards
Lighting manufacturer Koncept has received two prestigious design awards. The Z-Bar Titan Floor Lamp has…
DMC to Host “Adapting to Disruption: How Top Main Street Retailers Are Navigating Tariffs” Webinar Next Week
Dallas Market Center (DMC) will host a webinar, “Adapting to Disruption: How Top Main Street…
Industry Grants Offered to Design Professionals
Each year, grants offered by the Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Association…
Remington Lighting Acquired by DALS
Pennsylvania-based Remington Lighting – which was founded as Remington Lamp in 1932 and served the…
Global Views’ David Gebhart Honored by University of North Texas
David Gebhart, co-owner, co-founder, and CEO of the award-winning home décor brands Global Views, Studio…
Arteriors Hires 2 Home Furnishings Veterans for Executive Roles
Dallas-based lighting, furniture, accessories, and wall décor resource Arteriors has hired two home furnishings veterans…
Got Inventory? At High Point Market, Availability Sometimes Mattered More Than Design
Setting aside the debate over whether attendance at spring High Point Market was typical or…
Did Your Vote Win the People’s Choice Award at High Point Market?
Eight inspiring furniture and home décor products from nearly 40 finalists were selected as ANDMORE’s…
Registration Opens for 5th Annual ArchLIGHT Summit
The fifth edition of ArchLIGHT Summit – the growing annual lighting trade and educational event for the…
Homebuilding Slows, Yet There Are Bright Spots for Some Showrooms
New home sales ticked down again — but not everywhere. According to statistics compiled by…
SDQ Lighting to Maintain Pricing Amid Evolving U.S. Tariff Landscape
Lighting manufacturer SDQ has announced that it will maintain current pricing as the United States…
DMC Launches Anti-Tariff Initiative “Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs.” Sign the Petition Today
Dallas Market Center (DMC), home to leading trade events supporting U.S. small businesses, has announced…
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…