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.…
Las Vegas Market Report: Day 2
One of the most striking aspects of the debut of the giant Home + Gift section of the Las Vegas Market is not just the variety, but the freshness. I…
Las Vegas Market’s “Gamble” on Home & Gift Expansion Pays Off
Besides a play on words (gamble = Las Vegas), expanding heavily into Gift + Home market-within-market idea was no easy bet. For one thing, there are already several very strong…
Las Vegas Market’s “Gamble” on Home & Gift Expansion Pays Off
Besides a play on words (gamble = Las Vegas), expanding heavily into Gift + Home market-within-market idea was no easy bet. For one thing, there are already several very strong…
Small Living Spaces: Compact Lamps and Lighting Fixtures
Scaled-down lamps and lighting fixtures are gaining in popularity. The economy is heating up, building permits are being issued more freely, and consumers are still intent on finding their…