The Las Vegas Market has announced 1,200 new furnishings and gift lines have been added or expanded since Winter 2012. At the upcoming Las Vegas Market, held July 29-Aug. 2,…
Special Opportunity: Specification Salesperson
Hiring a specification salesperson can boost a retailer’s bottom line – if it’s done right. Here’s what you need to know. By Susan Grisham For lighting showrooms looking to…
Spot Light On Caroline Saggiomo
For more than 36 of her 89 years, this lighting veteran has been cheerfully helping consumers at Capitol Lighting. “I was in my 50s when I started part-time with…
The Future Is (Almost) Now: Is the LED Light Mainstream?
LED is all the lighting industry talks about, but it’s not mainstream yet. There are many exciting design & collaborative opportunities that still need exploration. By Ted Konnerth, CEO of…
Brian Brandes: Is There A Challenger For Solid State Lighting?
With all of the attention paid to LED, are we at risk for missing alternative upstart technologies? Is the state of the lighting business solid, or should I say…
Philips Disney Imaginative Lighting
Philips Disney Imaginative Lighting: Philips has combined its expertise in lighting with Disney’s beloved characters in a new product line. The Philips Disney portfolio allows children and parents to connect e-books…
Lighting Showrooms: 6 Ways to Get More ROI for Your Marketing Dollars
Consultant David Gordon offers creative ways to maximize opportunities that retailers might not have realized. Think About Seasonal Occasions For example, October is Fire Prevention Month and November starts…
Sergio Orozco: Italian Inspiration
Award-winning lighting & furniture designer Sergio Orozco reveals the trends that rocked this year’s Euroluce lighting show, part of Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. (Q1) EnLIGHTenment Magazine: What were…
Quoizel Announces Sales Awards
Jenifer McCarty has been voted 2012 Sales Representative of the Year at Quoizel. She grew up in Connecticut, graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a major in Management Information…
Luminance Lighting Announces Executive Changes
Luminance Lighting Announces Executive Changes: Eric Allen has been promoted from VP/Operations to President and CEO of Luminance. He brings more than 10 years of management experience, including more than three…
