Long-time home furnishings and lighting representative William L. Reiman (Bill) passed away peacefully at age 76 with his wife, Connie, at his side on February 4, 2024. Bill and Connie…
Amanda Spence Joins Currey & Company as Director of Accessories & Portable Lighting
The growth of its table and floor lamp category has led Atlanta-based lighting manufacturer Currey & Company to appoint Amanda Spence to the newly created position of Director/Accessories & Portable…
DMC Announces New Chair & Members for Lighting Board of Governors
Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the election results and appointments for the Lighting Board of Governors, which includes a new Chair plus new members. The Board serves to advise…
Las Vegas Market Exceeds Expectations
The Winter 2024 Las Vegas Market unfolded as a center for buyers to discover a wealth of unparalleled sourcing opportunities, inspiring events, and cutting-edge digital innovations. The five-day buying event…
LEDI Hires Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager
Houston-based architectural accent lighting manufacturer LED Inspirations (LEDI), has appointed Kenny Ripkowski as South-Central Regional Sales Manager, effective February 5th, 2024. Utilizing his extensive background of leadership and development roles,…
Elegant Lighting Agrees to Stop Selling Schonbek Knock-Off
At the recent Lightovation show in Dallas, it was brought to Plattsburgh, N.Y.-based Schonbek’s executive team that Philadelphia-based Elegant Lighting introduced several lighting fixtures that infringed on the popular Glissando family by Schonbek. As a…
Farrey’s Celebrates Its Centennial
Founded by John J. and Emily Farrey in 1924, Farrey’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. From its humble beginnings in Miami as a small general store that sold…
Pacific Coast Lighting Launches a Newly Improved B2B Website
Los Angeles-based Pacific Coast Lighting has launched its newly improved website, designed to provide buyers with more accessibility, visibility, and improved functionality. With a fresh look and simplified design, the…
Hinkley Hires New Director of Marketing
Avon Lake, Ohio-based Hinkley has appointed 20-year marketing veteran Jennifer Polkinghorne as Director of Marketing. For the past 13 years, Polkinghorne served in a lead role for Content & Culture…
Minka Group Announces Licensing Deal With Michael McHale
California-based Minka Group, one of the country’s leading manufacturers of decorative lighting and accessories, has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with New York-based industrial-chic lighting designer Michael McHale to create…
