Outdoor kitchens are fast-becoming the most desired new “room” in the home. Backyard patios have undergone a 21st century transformation with dramatic new designs in weather-resistant furnishings, gourmet appliances, TVs…
Ceiling Fans Come of Age: Jeff Dross Explains Why
All of a sudden ceiling fans are becoming quite fashionable. Jeff Dross, Corporate Director of Education & Industry Trends at Kichler explains why. EnLIGHTenment Magazine: We’re seeing a lot of…
Web to Prosper: How the Internet Is Helping Your Business
For years, many retailers have hidden brand names for fear of being shopped. With the enforcement of IMAP, providing information to consumers via the Web can boost your business. …
Las Vegas Market Wrap-Up
Las Vegas Market attendance is one of the best in the market’s history. The International Market Center’s (IMC) Summer 2013 Las Vegas Market spanned more than 5 million square feet…
The Changing Role of Lighting Reps
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…
Residential Showroom Lighting Seasonal Displays: August = Hot Ideas!
When the mercury rises, it’s hard to entice consumers to leave the cool comfort of home – unless you really make it worth their while. Nothing generates a crowd like…
Ceiling Fan Collection: Summer 2013
Today’s ceiling fans are more fashion-forward and energy-efficient than ever before. Savoy House: The unique Ariel ceiling fan series comes from the same innovators behind the company’s Sleep Fans division.…
Lighting Showrooms: 10 Quick and Easy Promotions
Patricia Norris publisher of Gift Shop magazine offers these suggestions to help retailers develop deeper customer relationships and stay top of mind. Speaking at a seminar held at the Las…
Xicato Names Martin Lynch as EVP of Operations
San Jose, Calif.-based LED module provider Xicato has appointed Martin Lynch as Executive Vice President of Operations, reporting to Xicato CEO Menko de Roos, “With manufacturing on two continents and…
Arteriors Expands Distribution to 18 Countries
Arteriors Home expands distribution to 18 Countries: Dallas-based lighting and home accents manufacturer Arteriors has signed sales distribution agreements with four European and Russian partners to increase product availability to 18 countries.…
