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Nora Lighting Announces Six New Hires
Nora Lighting has announced the appointment of six new staff members as part of a major corporate expansion in the company’s engineering, production, and customer service departments. “We...
Linda Longo Receives ‘Eddie’ Recognition As “Editorial...
We’re so excited and proud of Linda Longo for being recognized as a finalist for “Editorial Director Of The Year” in Folio’s 2019 Eddie & Ozzie Awards. “The ‘Eddie’s & Ozzie’s’ are...
NY NOW Announces Summer 2019 Best New Product Award...
NY NOW recognized the winners of the “Best New Product” Awards at Summer Market during their first Awards Night, celebrating the exceptional brands, designers and visionaries who move the...
High Point Market Authority Announces Future of Home...
The High Point Market Authority and Business of Home (BOH) will present the first-ever conference of its kind, Future of Home, September 9–10, in New York City. Featuring in-depth...
A Temporary Reprieve for Tariffs Levied on Ceiling...
According to a report from the American Lighting Association (ALA) to its membership, Michael Weems, VP/Government Engagement, relayed news that the USTR (government office of U.S. Trade...
New WAC Lighting Hall of Science Open
The new WAC Lighting Hall of Science hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and program in July at the Tanglewood Preserve Campus in Rockville Centre, New York. The event was hosted in...
In Memoriam: Rick Wiedemer
After a valiant effort to rebound from a fall on June 17th that resulted in traumatic brain injury, Rick Wiedemer, second-generation CEO of manufacturer Hinkley Lighting in...
30 Under 30: Danny Warmbold
This month starts our series of recognizing the outstanding up-and-comers in our industry who have already made a significant impact while in their 20s. Meet Danny Warmbold Accent Lighting...
30 Under 30: Tanner Moussa
This month starts our series of recognizing the outstanding up-and-comers in our industry who have already made a significant impact while in their 20s. MEET TANNER MOUSSA Arteriors, Senior...
Editors Note: August 2019
This month we are launching our 30 Under 30 salute to those in lighting who are younger than 30 years old. For those of us who have been in the industry for 25, 30, or 40+ years, there has...
Show It Off
At the June LIGHTOVATION, the Lighting Showroom Association (LSA) held an educational session led by Quinn Sack, Visual Merchandising Manager at Hinkley Lighting, that focused on...
Measurable Growth
It’s no secret that the expectations of today’s consumers are changing dramatically. To remain competitive, showrooms must “up” their service and support levels to match. Like many...
Lights, Color, Art
Principal of her eponymous architectural design firm in Manhattan, Heather Faulding is not only renowned for her design work in residential, hospitality, and retail environments but also...
Store Experience or Experience Store?
The word “experience” has been over-used in describing successful retail practices, but how does it apply to lighting showrooms? Over the last few years, there has been much discussion on...
Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market Boasts Strong Stats
Strong order writing, buzz-worthy programming and industry-exclusive special events highlighted the recently concluded Summer 2019 Las Vegas Market. Summer Market presented 4,300+...