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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.

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5 Tools to Help You Create Better Instagram Stories

According to Instagram, 60 percent of users learn about new products on the platform, and one-third of the most viewed Instagram stories come from businesses. While posting to your page regularly is…
Glossy gray outdoor sconce from Hinkley Lighting
From Hinkley, this outdoor wall sconce can have over 120 different looks. It all depends on what the consumer wants.

2 Approaches to Lighting Customization

In the furniture world, customization capabilities have helped retailers set themselves apart from online competition, and they've been a staple of the luxury market. While there are some fantastic…
An Orange Moon
An Orange Mood caters to the Mid-Century Modern-loving crowd, but customers don’t have to come into the store to see what’s available. The store’s website stays updated with what’s on the floor and what’s been sold.

Chicago Vintage Shop Helps Revitalize Business District

Rahm Emanuel may be mayor of Chicago for a few more months, but designer and shop owner Lynne McDaniel will always reign as a goddess. Her shop, An Orange Moon, specializes in vintage Mid-Century…

3 Trend Highlights from Lightovation

On the first day of market, few people have answers to questions like, "What finishes are doing well?" or "What styles are people drawn to?" Especially at 10 a.m. But even though it's the first day…
Stone wall and iron bookshelf with backlighting
This elegant stone wall is dramatically illuminated, using a wall grazer which projects a light straight down the very narrow beam spread. Photo: Randall Whitehead

It’s a Wash: Techniques for Evenly Illuminating Vertical Surfaces

Washing walls with light has become a whole lot easier. Before LEDs came along, you were pretty much stuck with track lights, using flood bulbs or recessed fixtures with reflectors and spread lenses…

Gold and Glam: How Much Is Too Much?

Just about everywhere you look here at AmericasMart Atlanta, you will see gold and glam in doses big and small. And the reviews on both are as mixed as the assortment and presentation at this winter…
Unsplash succulents on coffee table
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The Top 10 Home Decor Trends to Look for in 2019, According to Pinterest

At the end of 2018, Pinterest released its Pinterest 100 for this year, highlighting the top trends to expect in categories ranging from travel to fashion to wellness. The trends, based on popular…

IMC to Invest $280 million in Its Marketplaces

International Market Centers (IMC) announced it will invest $280 million in its three market centers at a media briefing this morning. Head of International Market Centers Bob Maricich gave a…

Napa Home & Garden Roots Grow New Blooms

A visit to the Napa Home & Garden showroom at this market will reveal the company’s return to the garden where KC and Jerry Cunningham started their business.  The new Weathered Garden line…
Bloomr at Codarus showroom
Bloomr in the Codarus showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta.

Codarus Celebrates Collaboration and Design at AmericasMart Atlanta

Designer resource Codarus has several reasons to celebrate at this winter market with a new faux floral partnership and a couple of anniversaries. Here's what's happening in their AmericasMart…
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