Linda Longo

Linda Longo is an award-winning journalist who has covered the residential lighting industry for more than 30 years.

Andmore Names New President & Other Changes

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…

Style Watch: Floor Show

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…

Style Watch: Sculptural Mirrors

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,…

Telescope Buffet Lamp by Chelsea House

New for spring 2026, the Telescope buffet lamp offers a blend of classic form and fresh color, bringing understated elegance to any space. Crafted with a slender, sculptural silhouette, this lamp features…

The Quick Rise & Fall of ShopHouzz

As your last stop at the gas station demonstrated, a lot can happen in six months. For example, ShopHouzz.com opened for business in September and just announced its closure in May. Following…

Eurofase Names New Regional Sales Manager

Toronto-based lighting manufacturer Eurofase has appointed lighting veteran Juliana Ejsmont as regional sales manager–West U.S. Ejsmont brings strong experience across showroom, commercial, and specification lighting, with a background in regional sales and…

All Charged Up

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…

Seen & Heard at High Point Market

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…

Arabela Marks 1st Anniversary, Enters Outdoor Category

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.…

Matthews Fan Company Lowers Prices

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…

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