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Exterior of a Toys R Us store
Photo: Mike Mozart via Flickr

Toys R Us: closing all U.S. stores. Claire's: filing bankruptcy. Don't despair just yet. Here are three big lessons your lighting or home furnishings showroom can learn from these businesses.

Horn Handle Tray with a mirrored base, mother of pearl frame and horn handle from Zuo Mod
Zuo Mod Horn Handle Tray
Julien Chandelier in Distressed Twilight with dripping crystals hanging from metal bar from Crystorama
Crystorama Julien Chandelier
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(Photo: Pexels)

Does your branding need a facelift? Read on to find out. 

Antonella metal chest in Champagne with two doors and quatrefoil hardware from Safaveih
Safavieh Antonella Metal Chest
Flow pendant with a dark metal shade and a Golf Leaf finished interior from Maxim Lighting
Maxim Lighting Flow Pendant

The deadline for Accent on Design is March 23 while the deadline for Handmade Global Design and Handmade Designer Maker is March 20.

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Graphic by Pixabay user raphaelsilva

Inbox competition is fierce. Make your newsletter worthy of a click, and a read, with these tips.

Moroccan Shag Area Rug with a geometric print on a white background with oranges, blues and reds from Surya
Surya Moroccan Shag Area Rug
LaSalle outdoor lantern with a curved arm in Western Bronze and a glass bowl surrounding the light bulb from Quoizel
Quoizel LaSalle Outdoor Lantern
Biltmore by Castelle Estate Lounge chair
The Estate Lounge chair from Biltmore by Castelle

The launch kicks off with a brunch at Castelle's High Point showroom on Sunday, April 15.

C by GE Sol lamp
C by GE’s Sol lamp is the industry’s first Amazon Alexa-integrated lighting product. It combines functional illumination, visual indicators for everyday tasks, and personal assistant capabilities without the need for a standalone Alexa device. www.cbyge.com

Welcome to Part 1 of our series, Year of the Smart Home. We’ve been talking about this technology for quite a while, but widespread adoption has yet to be seen. Is this year the year it all clicks?

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