Not only do mirrors visually expand a small space, but they can also serve as wall décor. Quoizel: Contemporary styling gives the Glen Pointe mirror its stunning look.…
Can Cash Mobs Work for You?
Can Cash Mobs Work for You? By now you’ve either seen a “flash mob” happen right before your eyes (such as at the High Point and Dallas Markets) or…
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…
ART Members to Get Special Deals at High Point Market
Charlotte, N.C.-based ART (the creative home furnishings network) has released the final list of the vendors participating in the ART Card Program during the October High Point Market. Retailers are…
Michael Aram Debuts Lighting Collection
The American artist known for unique, nature-inspired home décor and tabletop accessories has launched a lighting collection comprised of 15 table and floor lamps. This new category marks the first…
ELK Group Acquires GuildMaster Days Before High Point Market
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based ELK Group International has purchased Springfield, Mo.-based accent furniture and accessory manufacturer GuildMaster. The strategic acquisition further enriches ELK’s product assortment in the accent furniture category. Nominated for…
Utility Company Rebate Update
Customers reluctant to try out new lighting technology might change their mindset if they think of these incentives as getting paid to save energy. Lighting is only a portion of…
Retail Strategy: Determining the Ideal Amount of Inventory
Determining the ideal amount of inventory is one of retailers’ biggest challenges. Lighting distributors that have a lot of remodeling customers find carrying heavy stock on certain items to be…
Partnering With Electricians
Lighting showrooms are in a sweet spot. They have the LED knowledge that can make electricians’ jobs easier. Technology has become a game-changer for every aspect of the lighting industry.…
Hubbardton Forge Unveils Special Editions
In honor of Castleton, Vt.-based Hubbardton Forge’s 40th anniversary, the company asked each of its designers – David Kitts, David Martin, and Zach Pyle – to create a unique lamp that exemplifies…