{"id":2922,"date":"2026-03-02T19:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2922"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:53:43","slug":"montreal-lighting-and-hardware-acquires-the-rug-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=2922","title":{"rendered":"Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware Acquires The Rug District"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The renowned showroom in Qu\u00e9bec has added new categories by acquiring and rebranding a respected ecomm business.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year 2026 is off to a great start for award-winning Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware<\/a>. The company has added several categories to its product assortment with the recent acquisition of ecommerce brand The Rug District<\/a> and has just transitioned to new leadership within the family business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware was established in 2013 by the brother-and-sister team of Fred (Freddie) and Andr\u00e9e Naimer, who grew up in the industry. At the end of December 2025, Fred retired from the company as president, and his son Daniel \u2013 who has held a variety of roles in the business over the past decade from sales manager to vp\/operations \u2013 has taken the reins as president. Simultaneously, Fred\u2019s nephew Jonathan Shadowitz \u2013 who has served as the showroom\u2019s director\/business development for the past five years \u2013 \u00a0has been named executive vice president. Both are now partners in the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing the showroom\u2019s storied reputation for forging a forward-thinking path \u2013 particularly in visual merchandising and category expansion \u2013 Naimer and Shadowitz have just announced this strategic acquisition this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A widely recognized name, The Rug District offers a wide selection of top rug brands segmented by room type, size, color and specialized categories such as washable and Made in America. Founded in 2008, The Rug District has evolved from its initial rug focus to become a complete resource for home d\u00e9cor products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The acquisition gives Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware a larger product assortment for customers to choose from. \u201cWe\u2019re growing our channels so we can offer more,\u201d Shadowitz noted, adding, \u201cWe [now] have lighting, d\u00e9cor, cabinet hardware, towels and linens, plus an extensive collection of bath accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opportunity to acquire The Rug District came up rather organically. Naimer and Shadowitz had been looking to enter more areas of home d\u00e9cor to grow their business and The Rug District\u2019s ownership was looking to make a change. Incorporating area rugs and other products from The Rug District into lifestyle vignettes throughout Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware\u2019s showroom is an additional benefit that boosts both businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from the visual merchandising crossover, the two companies will operate more or less independently. For example, there is no mention of The Rug District on Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware\u2019s website and vice versa. The buying team for The Rug District will remain separate, as opposed to merging with the buying team for the lighting showroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only difference that previous Rug District customers will notice is a fresh new look for the company\u2019s branding and logo, and its website aesthetic has more consumer-friendly lifestyle settings, graphics, and improved ease of ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leadership transition at Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware has also been seamless for customers. In a LinkedIn post announcing his new position, Naimer stated, \u201cI owe my deepest thanks to Fred and Andr\u00e9e Naimer for teaching me everything I know. Their guidance and values continue to influence how I lead, and I look forward to their continued advice as I move ahead. Montreal Lighting & Hardware has a strong foundation [that was] built over the past 13 years. I look forward to growing that foundation alongside my partner, Jonathan Shadowitz, and our incredible team for many years to come. Together, we will continue to serve customers across Canada with the same care and standards that define our company.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The renowned showroom in Qu\u00e9bec has added new categories by acquiring and rebranding a respected ecomm business.   The year 2026 is off to a great start for award-winning Montr\u00e9al Lighting & Hardware. 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