Lights On in Dallas


2234 Wed, 06/16/2010 - 2:25pm

By Andrea Lillo

Lighting introductions at this month’s Dallas International Lighting Market may range in styles, but overall clean design still reigns, and manufacturers differentiate collections by mixing materials, focusing on shapes or adding details such as crystals or specialty finishes.

In addition, demands for lower price points and energy efficient options also continue to shape manufacturers’ offerings.

Conran Redux


2234 Mon, 05/17/2010 - 11:02am

By Warren Shoulberg

The Conran Shop has moved downtown—and downstairs too.

The iconic home furnishings store—a cornerstone of contemporary design and often the launch point of important new products—is marking its second decade in the United States with an entirely new store in an entirely new location.

But it’s still very much Terence Conran’s place.

This month the Conran Shop will have its official grand opening on the lower level—it’s too nice to be called a basement—of the equally-as-iconic ABC Home store on Broadway and 18th Street.

Lighting in January 2010


2234 Fri, 12/11/2009 - 3:06pm

By Andrea Lillo
The lighting industry expects a brighter 2010, and most feel that January’s Dallas International Lighting Market will start the year on a positive note.
Now with low inventory levels, retailers will do more than look at products during the Dallas market, but also buy, manufacturers said.

Laura Ashley: All Around the Home


2234 Thu, 09/03/2009 - 12:49pm

By David Gill
Vendors of furniture, flooring and decorative accessories that hold the Laura Ashley Home license agree that the designer’s name on their products has given their overall business a special luster.

Lighting Up Las Vegas


2234 Mon, 08/10/2009 - 1:44pm

By Andrea Lillo
More clean, uncluttered designs will be seen at the Las Vegas Market this September, as lighting manufacturers expand their portfolios and increase their offerings at the lower end of the price scale.
Amid a tough market, manufacturers continue to introduce products and promotions to entice buyers, especially ones that have not attended earlier shows.

Big Plans for WAC Lighting


2234 Mon, 07/13/2009 - 6:09pm

By Barbara Thau
As the president of WAC Lighting, Shelly Wang is focused on ramping up research and development to hatch cutting-edge products that further set it apart from some of the more pedestrian fare on the market.
Wang has also been emboldened by President Barack Obama’s eco-friendly mandate—which should translate into increased consumer demand for energy-efficient lighting, she told HFN.
“We want to reinforce and establish ourselves as an innovator,” Wang told HFN. “We test things to a fault sometimes. We are on the forefront of new lighting technology.”

Lighting Up in Las Vegas


2234 Mon, 02/02/2009 - 6:36pm

By Andrea Lillo
Manufacturers headed to Las Vegas are hoping for a busy market, as the start of the new year necessitates fresh merchandise for retailers.

Looking for Light at the End of the Tunnel


2234 Fri, 01/16/2009 - 5:26pm

By Andrea Lillo
Though many companies are probably happy to see 2008 end, their outlook for this year remains challenging.
While former hot-button topics such as raw materials costs may have subsided, others have grown. Struggling retailers looking for an advantage continue to put pressure on vendors regarding pricing. Meanwhile, unexpected concern for the year is that Chinese lighting factories are closing earlier and longer than expected to celebrate the New Year.

CEO Vandia: Keeping ‘Family Feel’ is Key


2234 Fri, 06/13/2008 - 12:17pm

NEW YORK–As the Feiss family steps aside, Greg Vandia, president of Murray Feiss Lighting, is striving to maintain the family atmosphere and strong relationships, while constantly looking for ways to improve the company.
In a recent interview during a business trip in China, Vandia outlined his top priorities for the company.

Industry Colleagues Share Warm Feelings for Feiss Family


2234 Fri, 06/13/2008 - 12:16pm

Godfather of the lighting industry, icon, mentor: These are just a few terms of endearment for Murray Feiss by his competitors, customers, sales representatives and friends.

Passing the Torch


2234 Fri, 06/13/2008 - 12:15pm

All Stories by Nancy Meyer
NEW YORK–Lighting giant Murray Feiss and his family have stepped back from the company they built over the past six decades, and are leaving a legacy of hard work and dedication.
Feiss, 81, has been praised as a visionary, whose foresight led him to transform his mother’s lampshade company into a decorative lamp maker. Then, Feiss and his sons-in-law Bob Greene and Ron Hersh built that into one of the most successful decorative full-line residential lighting companies in the industry.

Vendors Hope Buyers Take a Shine to Products


2234 Fri, 04/04/2008 - 2:21pm

By Nancy Meyer
HIGH POINT, N.C.–A challenging economic climate won’t keep buyers away from High Point Market, where lighting and decorative accessories firms are ready with new goods and programs aimed at stimulating retail sales.
Vendors said they have modest expectations of turnout at this market, but expect the ones who make the trip to be looking at new ideas and concepts.
Now is the time for retailers to step up and be aggressive, said Andy Singer, principal of Visual Comfort.

Bright Futures Ahead


2234 Mon, 03/17/2008 - 11:30am

By Nancy Meyer
NEW YORK–The late George Kovacs is inspiring a new generation of lighting designers.
Nearly 100 students from Pratt Institute of Design participated in the inaugural George Kovacs Lighting Competition, which challenged them to create lamps that exemplify the modern aesthetic of the late Kovacs while using energy-efficient light sources. The lamps also had to address issues regarding green manufacturing, or sustainability.

Crystorama Celebrating Two Major Milestones at Market


2234 Fri, 01/11/2008 - 4:46pm

Crystorama is marking two big milestones during the Dallas Lighting Market.
This year represents Crystorama’s 50th anniversary, as well as founder Abe Kleinberg’s 80th birthday.
At 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, Crystorama will host a dual celebration in its showroom, Dallas Trade Mart, Suite 3503.
“We invite the whole industry to help us celebrate these special events,” said Brad Kleinberg, company president and Abe’s son. “There will be plenty of food, drink and music for everyone.”