Blog:The Good Show Vibe Continues in Vegas


7 Tue, 01/31/2012 - 11:44am

LAS VEGAS–The Las Vegas Winter Market opened yesterday with a bang, continuing the good vibes of the January trade shows.
 
Showgoers packed the showrooms and hallways, and educational and socializing events were well attended.
 

Blog: Lighting Product Not the Only Bright Thing in Dallas


7 Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:00am

Things felt a whole lot brighter in Dallas – not due to the thousands of lighting product debuting there, though they were indeed illuminating, but to the more positive spirit seen at the Dallas International Lighting Market, which ended yesterday. I’ve been covering the category for four years and I’ve never seen the show have such energy.

Blog: Atlantic Electrical Supply Holds Funeral for Incandescent Bulb


7 Wed, 01/04/2012 - 11:16am

RICHMOND, Va.—With the new light bulb regulations having kicked in Jan. 1, Atlantic Electric Supply Corp. is holding a mock memorial service today for the 100 watt incandescent bulb, complete with open casket. The promotion is both to help consumers in the area learn more about the light bulb changes—the 100 watt incandescent light bulb must now meet certain energy standards, as will the 75-, 60- and 40-watt bulbs in later years—as well as get customers in the door.

Blog: Loving the Light Bulb


7 Wed, 11/16/2011 - 10:39am

It’s shown broken, lit, unlit and flashing. Alone and in groups, depicted on paper, in bronze, as itself and more.

It’s the light bulb, the subject of a current exhibition at The Pace Gallery on 22nd Street in New York. Called “Burning Bright: A Short History of the Light Bulb,” the exhibit documents artists’ fascination with the traditional incandescent light bulb, which has received much attention lately as it is phased out to comply with higher energy-efficient standards.

Blog From Dallas Market: Craze for Crystal, Love for LEDs


7 Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:52am

DALLAS–The Dallas International Lighting Market wrapped up yesterday, and many companies used the opportunity to both bolster their lines and break into new categories. Traditional products were decluttered and updated to appeal to customers who like traditional but want something fresh. And crystal continues to proliferate, especially with a contemporary twist.
 

Blog: The Beatles, Dichroic Coatings, and Made in America Products: All in a Day’s Work in Dallas


7 Fri, 01/21/2011 - 11:38am

DALLAS-The Dallas International Lighting Market enters its second day, with plenty of products and announcements along with it.

Cancel the Trips To Fantasy Island


7 Thu, 06/19/2008 - 2:12pm

By Nancy Meyer
Like many other industries, the lighting industry is going through a downsizing.
Companies have to justify every single expenditure and are finding ways to take costs out of many of their processes, from sourcing and shipping to warehousing and providing customer service. Companies are cutting back on product introductions, advertising and marketing, trade show attendance, sales commissions, and travel and entertainment.

Sales Reps: The Magic Link


7 Mon, 12/17/2007 - 4:52pm

In an ideal world, sales representatives serve as the magic link between manufacturer and retailer, true business partners in a venture that benefits all parties.

These days, with improved technologies, consolidation at retail and retailers paring their vendor bases, more sales reps are being cut out of the equation.