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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,…

Simple, Not Easy: New Designs at Lightovation

One popular trend in lighting design is a pared-down aesthetic that can look organic or modern — or a combination of both. What looks like a “simple” design, however, turns out to…

Northeast Lantern Recreates Lighting Associated With Paul Revere

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the domestic lantern manufacturer handcrafted and donated two replica lanterns on the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church. To commemorate a pivotal moment…

Exterior Home Trends to Watch

The warmup in home interior hues is making its way outdoors, as homeowners adopt softer palettes for their homes exteriors and add interest with pops of color and fresh architectural details. By…

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