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Retail Education

Home furnishings and lighting retailers face many challenges in this ever-changing economy. From new consumer expectations to online competition, today's retailers work hard to ensure their customers have access to on-trend products and great customer service. In this section, you'll find all things retailing — news, features, analysis and tools — needed to make your retail business a success.

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The stage was set at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom for a night of fun.

The 17th Annual Goombay Bash Breaks Fundraising Record

The 17th annual Goombay Bash shattered its fundraising record on Saturday night, raising over $700,000 to be donated to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.…
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Through using screen readers and software, web users with visual impairments are able to navigate the Internet. It's up to retailers to make sure their sites are easy to use. (Photo: Perkins School for the Blind)

What You Should Know About Web Accessibility and the Law

In our June issue, we talked to web accessibility experts about the importance of making your website easy to navigate for everyone, including those with visual impairments. Making sure that…
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Legrand's adorne collection will now be able to talk to Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Legrand's Smart Move and What It Means for Smart Lighting

An estimated 10 million Amazon Alexa-powered devices have been sold, according to a recent report from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. This past July, the company sold three times as…

To Cure Cancer

On Saturday, July 29, the 17th Annual Goombay Bash will take over Chicago's Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Caribbean-style fashion to raise money for cancer research. Organized by nonprofit The H…
(Photo: Pexels)
(Photo: Pexels)

How to Improve Your YouTube Traffic

You know how much work it can take to produce just one video for your business. There’s nothing more frustrating than putting in all that time in effort, only for the views to come up short. It’s…
Coming to AmericasMart Atlanta for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market? We've got you covered. (Photo: Schnitzel_bank via Flickr)
Coming to AmericasMart Atlanta for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market? We've got you covered. (Photo: Schnitzel_bank via Flickr)

The Ultimate Guide to the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

Experiencing the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market for the first time can feel like a rush — a rush of anxiety. With so many buildings and seemingly endless floors, AmericasMart…
At the 2017 ART + IDS Conference, home decor professionals had the chance to connect while giving back to veterans at the U.S.VETS Grand Veterans Village housing facility in Phoenix, AZ.
At the 2017 ART + IDS Conference, home decor professionals had the chance to connect while giving back to veterans at the U.S.VETS Grand Veterans Village housing facility in Phoenix, AZ. (Photo: Beatriz Ball)

Building Partnerships Through Giving Back

Is community service part of your brand’s DNA? If it is, then you know what kind of a difference giving back to your community can create for those you’re helping. But there are benefits to you too,…
Ready to relax in Atlanta? [Photo: Mayberry Health and Home]
Ready to relax in Atlanta? [Photo: Mayberry Health and Home]

Top 4 Places to Relax in Atlanta During Market

This week, buyers, manufacturers and tastemakers alike will descend on Atlanta for the International Gift & Home Furnishings Market at AmericasMart. Located right in downtown Atlanta, the market…
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Ready write an ad? These tips will help. (Photo: Hamza Butt via Sole Treadmill)

Facebook Ads Manager: How to Write Killer Ad Copy

With 1.94 billion monthly active users, Facebook continues to be the dominate social media platform. No matter your target demographic, you can find them posting, sharing and commenting on Facebook,…
Meet the winners of the 2017 Showroom of the Year Awards.
Meet the winners of the 2017 Showroom of the Year Awards.

2017 Showroom of the Year Awards Winners Announced at Reception During Lightovation

View the August issue profiles of the six winners here!   The winners of the 8th annual Showroom of the Year Awards were announced this evening at a celebratory reception held at Dallas Market…
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