Aug 1, 2019

June 2019 Lightovation delivers insights and inspiration

Dallas Market Center welcomed buyers from around the world during the summer edition of Lightovation: Dallas International Lighting Show, held from June 19-22, 2019. The four-day event featured new products across all lighting categories, presentations from business leaders, special awards programs, and business inspiration.

“Working with hundreds of exhibitors we created a summer show filled with new products, enterprise tools, and motivation to advance businesses and help them stay ahead of the competition,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center.

Light Stars

Among the newest attendees of Lightovation were 65 members of the Light Stars, top retail salespeople from across the United States and Canada who would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the largest residential lighting show in North America. Individuals are nominated for Light Stars and the 2020 is accepting nominations for next year’s class at www.dallasmarketcenter.com/lightstars.

Lighting One Extends Dallas Commitment

Lighting One hosted its annual convention at the Hilton Anatole and celebrated 20 years of supporting independent lighting showrooms. Fireworks commemorated the anniversary and the opening of Lightovation. Lighting One has been hosting its annual convention in Dallas in tandem with the June edition of Lightovation for the past six years and recently confirmed that it will continue to do so through 2024.

The SMART Center Continues to Educate

The SMART Center served as a hub for valuable educational opportunities in partnership with the American Lighting Association (ALA). For June 2019, popular ALA Conference speaker David Avrin delivered a packed keynote session on the subject of customer experience, as well as a follow-up session and a book signing. Digital marketing and social media expert Leslie Carothers also returned to help lighting retailers and other professionals compete in the age of Amazon and maximize return from their online assets.

Market Choice Award Winners

• Bath: Delaney by Savoy House
• Ceiling Fans: i6 by Big Ass Fans
• Chandeliers & Pendants: Rinkle by ET2
• Outdoor: Taper by Hinkley Lighting
• Portable Lamps: Goliath by Robert Abbey
• Technology: Wi-Fi Smart Panel Light by DALS

Editor’s Choice Award

• Glacier by Hammerton Studio by Hammerton

Smart Home Showroom Grand Opening

Smarter Living by Design, the first smart home showroom in North opened at this June event. The open-daily showcase, located inside Light + Design on Ten in the World Trade Center (WTC 10085), features best-in-class brands spanning home technology categories from premier lighting, sound and appliances to artificial intelligence and demonstrates how technology can seamlessly and stylishly integrate into the modern home.

Showroom of the Year Awards

Dedicated to lighting retailers, The Showroom of the Year Awards, commemorated its 10^th edition. Winners included:

• Revenue Under $2 Million: Coventry Lighting & Design Center
• Revenue Under $5 Million: B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd.
• Revenue $5 Million and Over: Lights Fantastic Pro
• Outstanding Merchandising Display: Springhaus
• Exceptional Community Involvement: Idlewood Electric
• Social Media Star: Springhaus

Lightovation will take place January 8-12, 2020, an earlier date pattern. For more information, visit http://dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/lightovation.