Up Close With Luxury Products Group Luxury Products Group (LPG) was launched in 2010 as a spinoff of Omni (now IMARK). Many of the traditional plumbing wholesale members of Omni had also...
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Editor’s Note June 2019
BRACE FOR IMPACT When it appeared that the danger of additional tariff increases would remain on hold after the initial 10-percent hike last fall, many in the industry released their...
Strength in Numbers: Lighting One
Buying groups aren’t just about purchasing volume anymore. The advantages for members have broadened to include marketing programs, business services, and recruiting tools. Celebrating its...
Tell Your Story
Macy’s new STORY concept – described as a “narrative-driven retail experience” – has increased foot traffic & engagement and is inspirational for retailers in all categories. ...
Hudson Valley Lighting Group to Debut at Summer Las...
The Las Vegas Market has announced today that California-based Hudson Valley Lighting Group will open its first-ever West Coast showroom during the upcoming Summer 2019 market (July 28-Aug...
Jeff Parker Joins Luminii as CEO
Niles, Ill.-based Luminii, a leading manufacturer of specification-grade architectural LED lighting systems, has appointed industry veteran Jeff Parker as the company’s new Chief Executive...
Dallas Market Center Debuts New Lifestyle Campaign
Dallas Market Center has unveiled a new advertising campaign that communicates the Dallas Market Center brand and its position as a leading lifestyle marketplace, supported by the new...
IMC Announces Market Dates Through 2023 for Atlanta...
International Market Centers (IMC) has released market dates through 2023 for its gift and home furnishings shows in Atlanta and Las Vegas. “IMC is releasing a comprehensive slate of...
More Gift Resources Available for Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas Market recently announced another round of significant gift leasing gains with more than 60,000 square feet of new, expanded, and renewed showrooms confirmed for Summer 2019 Las...
Metro Electric Supply Wins 2 Ameren Awards
St. Louis-based Metro Electric Supply, a locally owned and family-operated wholesale residential, commercial, and industrial electrical distributor, received the Trade Ally of the Year...
Jenny Heinzen York Named Marketing Director for Currey...
With more than 20 years of experience in the home furnishings industry – 13 of which were as editor-in-chief of Home Accents Today – Jenny Heinzen York has joined Atlanta-based Currey &...
“Lighting Lanes” Event During Dallas Market to Benefit...
Lightovation exhibitor Golden Lighting is inviting buyers, manufacturers, and reps to come together for a good cause on Wednesday, June 19, from 7-9pm for a special bowling event at...
Emerson Ceiling Fans Joins Luminance
Chris Larocca, President & CEO of Luminance Brands California-based Luminance Brands – which already has a player in the ceiling fan market with its Concord Fans division – has...
Shine On: Lightfair 2019
The latest developments in lighting technology will be on display at Lightfair, the largest architectural lighting show in North America held this month in Philadelphia.
The Complete Package
Slow and steady growth has bought Livex Lighting to where it is today — poised for expansion. By Linda Longo hen news of a potential tariff being levied on goods imported from China...
“Smarter Living by Design” Smart Home Showcase to...
What has been billed as the “first smart home showroom in North America” will be open in time for the upcoming June Total Home & Gift Market (June 19-25) and Lightovation—Dallas...