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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…

In Memoriam: Ken Dretzka

Ken Dretzka, principal of California-based Dretzka & Associates, has passed away.   After entering the industry as a lighting rep, Ken Dretzka founded his own agency, Dretzka & Associates in 1985. Based in…

In Memoriam: Stan Angelo

Former Chairman and CEO of Westinghouse Lighting Corp. (formerly known as Angelo Brothers) Stanley John Angelo passed away peacefully on August 3 at home, surrounded by the love of his family and…

Meet the Consumers Who Will Shape Shopping

Generation Alpha is young, but their early life experiences are already influencing how they research and buy products. By Julie A. Palm You can trace the shopping habits of Americans through the…

Lightovation Report: Organic Appeal Stays Strong

Natural elements – whether as real materials or design inspiration – remained a top trend at June Lightovation. Consumers shopping at every price point continue to be interested in styles that evoke…

Behind the Design: Pooky’s Jo Plant

The chief creative director for the award-winning British brand talks about how Pooky’s colorful, whimsical vibe is influencing lighting design in the U.S. and what this year’s acquisition by Visual Comfort &…

AI Is Deciding Where Consumers Buy Lighting

Ronn Torossian of 5W AI Communications tells Lighting News Now what the results of his firm’s new research means for the lighting industry. A recently released research study examined how ChatGPT, Claude,…

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