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The Secrets of Shade Sales
All too often replacement shades are treated like a step-child of lighting; however, these shade retailers prove that this category can become highly profitable if promoted properly. Shades: Every lamp…
Hong Kong Int’l Lighting Fair Offers Optimism for 2015
Attendees and exhibitors report LED business steadily increased in 2014, with no signs of slowing in the coming year. The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organized…
Using Utility Rebates Part 1
By Jeff Gatzow Lighting distributors that handle commercial work, multi-family housing, or smaller office spaces can boost their business with utility companies’ funding for installing LED luminaires. By now we’ve all…
Classic Lamp Parts: An Unconventional Classic
Founded by industry veterans, Classic Lamp Parts is gathering steam as a new resource in component parts for lighting. Consider them familiar faces in a new place! Just as most…
2014 Fall Preview: Sales With Accessories
It’s said that the average consumer buys a new lighting fixture every 20 years. To keep customers coming back, showrooms rely on accent furniture and decorative accessories to encourage more…
Generation Next: Succession planning among family
Independent family-run lighting businesses face some challenges that publicly held corporations do not. One of the most emotionally complex involves hiring relatives and considering succession planning among family. …
Omni Hotel: Music City Marvel
This year’s ALA Conference – held at the Omni Nashville Hotel – has a unique bonus: it connect to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum as well as…
Meet the ALA 2014 Pillars of the Industry
During the official ceremony at this month’s ALA Conference, the recipients will talk about their backgrounds in the industry, but we took a fun approach to revealing what you don’t…