Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that Adam Glassman, Creative Director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will be honored with its 2020 Gift for…
Sales Management Changes at Designers Fountain
Upon industry veteran Ken Kallett’s retirement in February, Rancho Dominguez, Calif.-based Designers Fountain (DF) has appointed Chris Bailey as National Sales Manager effective March 1. Most recently, Bailey was Director/Business…
Light+Building Postponed Until September 27
With less than two weeks to go before the start of Light+Building, the highly anticipated leading trade fair for lighting and building services professionals, trade show organizer Messe Frankfurt has…
Kalco Furthers Its Commits to Contract/Hospitality Sector With New Website & VP/Sales
Although Las Vegas-based lighting manufacturer Kalco Lighting has enjoyed success in the hospitality and contract markets for some time, it did not have a website that specifically targeted that market…
Legrand Donates More than $100,000 to Building Homes for Heroes
Legrand, North and Central America, has announced a donation of $102,000 to the national non-profit Building Homes for Heroes® organization. The donations come from two Legrand divisions: Electrical Wiring Systems…
In Memoriam: Marilyn Nason
Veteran business reporter Marilyn Nason passed away on February 12, just one month short of her 92nd birthday, following a brief battle with cancer. The only child of parents who…
Upcoming at the 2020 ART Conference: Digital Selling
At this year’s ART Conference, April 2-5, members of the home accessories industry will gather in Ft. Myers, Fla. to collaborate, network, and learn. Among the conference presenters is Craig…
High Point Spring Market Concert to Take Place at BB&T Point
UPDATE: ON MARCH 12, THE HIGH POINT MARKET AUTHORITY MADE THE DECISION TO POSTPONE SPRING MARKET UNTIL JUNE The High Point Market Authority is changing up its market entertainment strategy.…
Nora’s Jilla Farzan Receives Women in Lighting Leadership Award
Nora Lighting Executive Vice President and Founder Jilla Farzan was presented with the American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Leadership Award at an industry reception during January 2020 Lightovation. Farzan,…
Nora Lighting Donates to California Firefighters
Nora Lighting presented a contribution to the California Fire Foundation, the non-profit arm of the California Professional Firefighters Association. The Foundation assists the families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the…