At the Lighting One convention closing event last night, the camaraderie and commitment from manufacturers…
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Lighting industry veteran Brian Mocny has been named director of showroom sales at Hinkley. In his new role, he will lead the strategic direction and execution of Hinkley’s showroom and trade channel…
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The winners of the 16th annual Showroom of the Year Awards were announced at a special awards ceremony during Lightovation on Thursday, June 19. The award presentation was produced by Lightovation host…
Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during the 74th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards in Dallas. To date, some $38,355 has been donated to World…
At the Lighting One convention closing event last night, the camaraderie and commitment from manufacturers and showrooms to continue their path to success was palpable. Typically when Lighting One members have mentioned…
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Kuzco Group – which is comprised of the Alora, Alora Mood, Auroralight, and Kuzco brands – has hired Carl Przytula as senior analyst/e-commerce sales and operations. For the past eight years, Przytula…
At the summer edition of the Las Vegas Market (July 27-31), three (A) List interior designers and TV personalities will bring the top design trends to life through curated vignettes, engaging social…
Legendary multi-generational Nashville showroom Hermitage Design Center (formerly Hermitage Lighting Gallery), has announced a key leadership transition. After serving for several decades as president & CEO of the lighting, appliances, and hardware…
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has named Jon Melchi (pronounced Melk-eye) as its new President and CEO after an intensive hiring process led by the association’s Executive Search Committee after Larry Lauck’s…
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced Karyn Hayes as the 2025 recipient of its annual Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA). Each year, the ALA’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee recognizes…
California-based lighting manufacturer Justice Design Group (JDG) has named Michael Tucker as national specification sales manager. Although Tucker most recently served as director of business development for PureTek Group and president of…
