Nothing is business as usual anymore in retail, manufacturing, OR repping. We asked some long-time lighting reps how their operations – plus customers’ and factories’ expectations – have changed. Brett…
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Brian Brandes: Is There A Challenger For Solid State Lighting?
With all of the attention paid to LED, are we at risk for missing alternative upstart technologies? Is the state of the lighting business solid, or should I say…
Leaders and Legends: Sam Minoff
Leaders and Legends: Sam Minoff Sam Minoff, Kichler The Early Years: When I got out of the Navy after WWII, I worked for a lighting company and always wanted…
How Lighting Reps Are Weathering the Storm
A continuation of last month’s report, more independent sales reps reveal how the economy has affected their operations. I want to thank you all for your many positive comments on…
Rep Report: Michael Wintersteller
Michael Wintersteller made a bold choice during the Recession by launching his own rep agency. Like many in the industry, Michael Wintersteller grew up surrounded by lighting; his mother, Linda,…
Govt. Regulations & Opportunities for Residential Lighting Showrooms
Government Regulations & Opportunities for Retail Lighting Showrooms All of the rapid, large-scale changes in lighting regulations and available technologies create the following business opportunities for lighting showrooms: Consumers are…
2013 Government Regulations Affecting the showroom & decorative lighting industries
A look at changes in government regulations and legislation that will affect lighting manufacturers, lighting showrooms & the decorative lighting industries By David Shiller and Terry McGowan, FIES, LC It…
The Lighting Perspective: A Peek at HD Boutique
By Marty Glantz The demographics of the show have changed over the years, but the lighting category continues to grow. Holding HD Boutique at the Miami Beach Convention Center, within…
Rep Report: David May
David May has taken a unique path in the lighting industry: working for a major manufacturer, then managing two ARTS Award-winning lighting showrooms, and now a turn as a factory…
Home Remodeling Market Losing Steam: NAHB
After record highs, new report shows the remodeling sector has slowed in 2012. Multi-Family Housing Outlook NHMC Survey Points To Continued Growth Statistics Point to Housing Growth in 80 Cities…
