Lighting veteran Wren Melton, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Wren worked for Progressive Lighting for more than 20 years in roles that ranged from store manager…
Author: Linda Longo
Lamps Plus’ Special Promotion to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
Los Angeles-based lighting retail chain Lamps Plus has announced its continued participation in the My St. Jude Family campaign, joining St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and other brands to honor…
SOTY Award Finalists Announced, Ceremony Held at Lightovation
The finalists for the 2023 Showroom of the Year (SOTY) Awards, honoring outstanding lighting retailers across North America, have been selected by the competition’s judging panel. Judging criteria includes…
Savoy House Partners With HGTV Star Breegan Jane
Georgia-based Savoy House has announced a brand partnership with Los Angeles-based interior designer Breegan Jane, a dynamic voice in the interior design industry, TV host, author, philanthropist, and mom to two…
Marcus Guild Takes on Regional Sales Manager Role at Hinkley as Rich Ryan Retires
Avon Lake, Ohio -based Hinkley has appointed Marcus Guild as the new Western Regional Sales Manager. Guild will be taking over the role held by Rich Ryan, who is retiring…
Laurie Gross to Receive 2023 ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award
The American Lighting Association (ALA) Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee has announced that the 2023 recipient of the Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA) will be Laurie Gross, President of…
“Forever” Came Quick for Schonbek Winner
At an exclusive Designer Event during the Spring High Point Market last week, New York-based Schonbek unveiled its Forever by Schonbek collection at a by-invitation-only Reveal Party that showcased the new…
Four Hands Reveals “Crafted in the USA” Collection at High Point Market
Austin, Texas-based Four Hands, a leading designer of trend-setting home furnishings, is adding a domestically manufactured line of products under the name Crafted in the USA. The U.S.-made furnishings are…
Global Views Joins Surya Family
Just ahead of the Spring High Point Market comes news that giant home decor resource Surya has signed an agreement to purchase Global Views, an ARTS Award-winning manufacturer of home…
In Memoriam: Sam Minoff
Lighting legend and former president of Kichler Lighting Sam Minoff passed away at home on April 8; he was 98 years old. He was the beloved husband of the late…
