The American Lighting Association (ALA), headquartered in Dallas, is readying for its first in-person annual Conference since 2019 in Phoenix. Last year, because of the pandemic, the association launched a…
Sustainability to be a Focal Point of Fall High Point Market’s Center Stage
The upcoming fall High Point Market (October 16-20) will shine a spotlight on sustainability through an immersive, inspirational activation called “Sustainability Stories.” The program will encompass the highly trafficked Center…
DMC Appoints Trade Show Veteran Troy Hanson as Senior Leasing Director, Design & New Business Development
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has hired Troy Hanson for the new position of Senior Leasing Director, Design, and New Business Development. In this role, he will be responsible for the…
In Memoriam: Tina Danette Engebretson
Despite a courageous 2.5-year fight, Tina Engebretson discovered one thing she couldn’t win over with her positive can-do attitude, sunny disposition, and fierce determination: cancer. In her inimitable fashion, she…
SONNEMAN–A Way of Light to Open New NY Warehouse With Production Capabilities
Larchmont, N.Y.-based SONNEMAN—A Way of Light, a pioneer in modern lighting designed by creative visionary Robert Sonneman, has signed a lease and agreement to develop a 76,700-sq.-ft. warehouse in Orange…
3x the Opportunity as Las Vegas Market Partners with HD Expo + Conference & ASD Market Week
Las Vegas-based International Market Centers (IMC) and Emerald have announced a partnership between IMC’s Summer 2021 Las Vegas Market and Emerald’s HD Expo + Conference and ASD Market Week, offering…
BUYERS & BUSINESS RETURN TO ATLANTA MARKET AT RECORD LEVELS
According to market organizers, Atlanta Market is roaring back with enthusiastic buying by national retailers and designers with an uptick in out-of-region attendees, independent retailers, and buying groups. The market…
DMC Announces Visual Presentation Awards for June Market
Following its successful Total Home & Gift Market which included record attendance, Dallas Market Center (DMC) announced the recipients of the Best Visual Presentation Awards. Judging for Best Visual…
2 Families, 1 Enduring Partnership
The Gross family in America and the de Majo family of Italy have shared a unique and special bond for generations and continues today. By Linda Longo Bernard…
Pompeo Group & Tounge Associates Announce Merger of VLT and Lambent Holdings
Pompeo Group and its strategic Merger & Acquisition partner Tounge Associates have announced the merging of Visual Lighting Technologies (VLT) and Lambent Holdings. “It was a pleasure to represent the…
