David Shiller – inventor of the GU24 self-ballasted lamp, recipient of the American Lighting Association’s (ALA) Pillar of the Industry Award in 2013, and founder of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Lighting Solution…
Retail Strategy: High Style on a Budget
Seasonal accessories are a quick & easy way to update a room. Create a “Fresh Finds” section in your store to inspire consumers & encourage impulse purchases for the holidays.…
Denis Caldora: The Next Chapter
Denis Caldora is retiring after 35 years in the lighting business, and is ready to travel the world. When the average person hears the term “dynamic duo,” Batman and…
Ziqi Home Fashion
You may not have heard of the fledgling manufacturer Ziqi Home Fashion yet…but you will! Founded by Lisa Qu, a sharp entrepreneur with a background in French luxury brands, her…
Task and Accent Lighting
Elco:The 12-volt Miniature Projector has four internal adjustable side shutters and is adaptable to the company’s single and double track system. This fixture offers a 90º vertical movement…
Fiyel Levent: Renaissance Woman
Native New Yorker Fiyel Levent has completed projects in architecture, art, photography, product design, and interior design, drawing upon her interest in Central Asian and Islamic Architecture. Her experience in…
Ruth’s Chris Steak House: New Orleans
The food at Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants is reportedly as memorable as the unique name. When it came time to renovate one of its oldest locations in Metairie, Louisiana,…
Lighting Industry Mourns the Loss of James Neufeld
Seattle native James Neufeld passed away unexpectedly on April 26. He grew up in the business, working at his father’s lighting store (Pacific Northwest Lighting) from a young age. In…
HERA Lighting Adds Territory, Promotes Daniel Shaver
Norcross, Ga.-based cabinet, furniture, and display lighting company Hera has established a new South Central sales region and appointed Daniel Shaver to Outside Sales Manager to handle that territory. Shaver…
Crystorama Inks Deal With Libby Langdon
Westbury, N.Y.-based lighting manufacturer Crystorama has announced a licensing partnership with interior designer Libby Langdon that will include multiple collections reflecting Langdon’s updated traditional design aesthetic. Launched in spring 2014,…
