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Retail Education

Lighting and home furnishings retailers of all sizes in all locations around North America face similar problems and have similar concerns. They need to know the latest industry news and have access to the latest product introductions, always keeping up with what's new and what's next. In this section, retailers will have access to news and feature stories to keep them up to date on this evolving industry.

Dallas Market Center Launches DMC Cares

Dallas Market Center (DMC) launched a new hurricane relief program — DMC Cares — yesterday to help aid those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The market center's goal is to create $1 million in support…
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3 Signs Your Showroom Website is Outdated

It's common knowledge that first impressions make the biggest impressions. Before the internet, most consumers made their first impressions of home furnishing and lighting showrooms when they walked…
Amazon Echo in black on table
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Alexa and Cortana have teamed up. What It Means for Home Automation

It's rare to see tech giants consider or even willingly work together, and yet, here we are. Today The New York Times announced Amazon and Microsoft would be joining forces in the digital assistant…
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There's plenty to see — and even more to eat — in Vancouver. (Photo: tdlucas5000 via Flickr)

4 Vancouver Restaurants You Need to Try at the ALA Conference

The 2017 American Lighting Association Conference is less than two weeks away, and as attendees already know, Monday (September 12) is a free night. That means it'll be time to hit the town and…
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6 Ways to Go Above and Beyond with Your Contact Page

One of the basic components of any retailer’s website is a contact page. A standard one should feature the store location, hours and an email address and phone number. But if you want your site to…
Angie wall sconce in brass and black from Hudson Valley Lighting's Mitzi Collection
These brass sconces provide both lighting and style.

Little Brass Sconces

Like a little black dress, brass never quite goes out of style. Even when it's not front and center, brass provides a classic look that goes with nearly any design style, so it makes sense that most…
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The stage was set at June Lightovation, where six showrooms took home top prizes at the annual Showroom of the Year awards.

2017 Showroom of the Year: On Being a Winner

June Lightovation feels incomplete without the Showroom of the Year awards ceremony. This year, amazing retailers from across the continent came to Dallas Market Center for the big announcement on…
Tenton console with Gold Leaf finished legs and a marble top from Global Views
These consoles, like this one from Global Views, never compromise on style.

Small Space Console Tables

The August issue of Millennial Home focuses on small-space living for good reason: More and more people are downsizing. Millennials and young people in cities live in small apartments, and Baby…
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These prints from Natural Curiosities caught Bowling's eye.

Video: #NicolesIdeaBoard: Las Vegas Summer Market

At every market, the Lighting & Decor editors love to pick out their favorite products and build their own Idea Boards. While at the summer Las Vegas Market, Editor-in-Chief Nicole Bowling found…
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What's trending in your state? (Photo: Joybird)

Top 3 Design Trends in Every State

The latest research on top design trends from Joybird surprised a lot of designers this week. The online furniture retailer's newest findings break down the top three most searched design trends by…
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