The June Lightovation show was a strong one for Nevada-based manufacturer Varaluz, especially as it marked the launch of a proprietary furniture collaboration with the brand Conrad Blair, which was…
Rep Firm Rebrands, Expands Scope, Hires Bellacor Exec as Business Development Manager
To say that Carsten Doeren is not your typical manufacturer’s representative is an understatement. Nearly 20 years ago, after working as an engineer at German lighting manufacturer Holtkötter International’s North…
GE Lighting Joins Forces With SmartThings to Advance Smart Home Lighting
Cleveland-based GE Lighting, a Savant company, has joined forces with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, to enhance home experiences by expanding connected smart lighting options for consumers. Now compatible with Matter, Cync®…
Elk Home Appoints Anna Lee Schlueter as Director of E-Commerce
Nesquehoning, Pa.-based Elk Home has appointed Anna Lee Schlueter as its Director of E-Commerce. With a wealth of experience in e-commerce strategy, digital marketing, and customer experience, Schlueter is poised to drive…
In Memoriam: Don Gressett
Donald (Donnie) Joe Gressett, owner of Carol’s Lighting with two locations in the Houston area, passed away on Monday, June 10, at age 78. Don and his wife, Carol, opened…
Kuzco Group Unveils New Logo for Architectural Landscape Brand Auroralight
Following the integration of architectural landscape lighting manufacturer Auroralight into the Kuzco Group family at the beginning of this year, Kuzco has unveiled a new logo for the recently acquired brand ahead of the Lightovation show…
DMC Rewards 55 Light Stars for Lightovation
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the 55 honorees for its coveted 2024 Light Stars Program. The Light Stars will attend Lightovation, held on June 19-22 at DMC, as esteemed…
Zafferano America Appoints Gabriella Vivaldi as Director of Marketing
New York-based Zafferano America – a division of the Italian tableware, glassware and cordless lighting manufacturer Zafferano – has appointed Gabriella Vivaldi as Director of Marketing. Vivaldi, a bilingual dual…
“A-List” Stars to Visit Las Vegas Market
The ( A ) List, ANDMORE℠’s premier influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends, expands for its second Las Vegas Market to feature at-Market vignettes and seminars and…
Framburg Veteran Roberta Misicka Launches Sales Agency
After 30 years in the lighting industry, serving as VP/Sales at Chicago-based American Lighting Brands – comprised of the companies Framburg, Arroyo Craftsman, House of Troy, and Thumprints – Roberta…
