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Hinkley Lighting Announces Next Steps in Brand Evolution
Starting in 2020, Hinkley will drop "Lighting" from its brand name and evolve its product offering.
Lightovation Lounge Returns to KBIS 2020
The lounge sponsored by Furniture Lighting & Decor will be located at South Hall #S113 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Hunter Fan Launches First Lighting Collection
The 14 designs in the lighting collection are designed to complement the brand's ceiling fan models.
ICFA 2020 Conference Registration Opens to Record Numbers
The International Casual Furniture Association has opened registration for its Charting Tomorrow Conference in San Diego. Early registration has been robust.
Call for Entries Opens for 2020 Showroom of the Year Awards
Through Feb. 28, 2020, lighting stores may enter and anyone in the lighting industry may nominate for these awards, presented at June Lightovation.
Big Design from the BD|NY Hospitality Show
It was fall… and winter… and maybe even a little summer in NY this past week as we headed up for BD|NY, which was held at the Jacob Javit
OMI to Develop Public Education Program
The company will shift its resources from its Las Vegas showroom to a public education program designed to increase consumer awareness of certified-organic sleep products.
Hooker Furniture Announces Winner of High Point Market Social Media Contest
The #LiveInColor social media contest attracted 392 entries this year.
Contour Interior Design Welcomes Warren Knight as Global Brand Director
Knight brings with him extensive experience in product design, luxury residential projects and commercial interiors.
Housing Starts Reach Fastest Pace Since 2007
A joint report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development showed an increase in privately owned housing starts to an annual rate of 1.36 million in August.
LightFair to be Staged During New York Design Week in 2021
The location places it alongside international high-end and contemporary furnishings tradeshow ICFF for its five-day conference and three-day tradeshow.
Maxim Lighting Turns 50, Celebrates Family History
The company spotlights Chief Operations Officer Naomi Sperling.
AkzoNobel Makes $55 Million Reinvestment in North Carolina Wood Coatings Site
The reinvestment aims to transform the site by adding innovative technologies, new infrastructure and other projects to modernize the manufacturing site.
50 Events, Seminars Slated for January Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
Attendees can expect events, seminars, gourmet demonstrations, lounges and celebrations – including the first-ever staging of Party for Life in Atlanta.
Former Manchester United Sleep Doctor Joins MLILY USA
The relationship follows the success of MLILY’s work with Dr. Robin Thorpe and the Manchester United soccer team as they partnered to create The Dream mattress for the players.
Consumers Expected to Spend More This Holiday Season
This holiday season, spending is anticipated to be up by 5 percent over last holiday shopping season. More consumers are expected to shop online this year as well!
Hilary Farr Launches Fabric Collection for Covington Fabric & Design at Showtime
Farr will be at the Covington showroom (MSTT 8th Floor) at the semi-annual fabric market to introduce her full collection of patterns, textures and signature prints.
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