Kirkland, WA - December 29, 2010

TG Stores, an online retailer that owns and operates over 500 online stores which sell everything for the home and lifestyle, has achieved growth and profits for the eleventh year in a row since the company was established in 1999.

"This year we had a huge emphasis on implementing new features on our sites to help customers have a better shopping experience," says Luke Geoff, Director of Business Development at ATG Stores. "We have been upgrading our search tools and are adding more selection every day."

In 2010 ATG Stores not only improved their websites and product selection but they improved customer service policies as well. ATG Stores now offers free shipping on even more orders, they cut the cost for returning products and increased education opportunities for ATG Stores' employees to increase product expertise which is then passed to customers.

ATG Stores plans to use the success of 2010 as a catapult into 2011 and are continuing to improve their sites and add more useful product specific information for customers. ATG Stores focuses on bridging the gap between shopping online and in a store by providing extensive information on each product they sell at good prices.

"At ATG Stores we have a mission to provide customers with top quality products that they will enjoy for many years," says Gary Rubens, CEO of ATG Stores. "We are experts on the products sell and our goal moving forward is to innovate new ways to spread our knowledge to our customers through video buyer's guides, written content and customer service representatives. For us, value is not about selling cheap products; value is about selling the best products, the kind of products which will turn our customer's houses into homes."

ATG Stores owns and operates a family of more than 500 online stores. Their sites include LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, HomeFurnitureShowroom.com, BeautyandHealthCentral.com and many more.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - November 17, 2010

TG Stores, located in Kirkland, WA, will be hosting a job fair on November 27, 2010 from 9:00 am - 1:00pm to hire for permanent and seasonal positions in their customer service department with a goal of hiring up to 50 full time employees.

ATG Stores is an online retailer of over 3 million products for the home. Home to nearly 200 employees, ATG Stores is looking to add friendly customer services representatives to their growing family for both permanent and seasonal positions.

ATG Stores has increased its sales and profits since the year it was established and looks forward to more growth in the coming years. The company offers stable employment, full benefits including medical insurance, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement and occasional tickets to events such as Seahawks and Mariners games for full time employees. ATG Stores is a fun, fast-paced working environment with opportunities to grow. At ATG Stores employees like to work hard and help customers, but play hard too, with company potlucks, art contests and more.

Customer service representatives need a high school diploma or equivalent, computer knowledge and availability to work flexible shifts including weekends and nights. The customer service center at ATG Stores is open from 4:00am -10:00pm Monday through Friday and 5:00 am to 8:00 pm on the weekends. Call center experience is preferred and ATG Stores is a non-smoking company. Wages start at $11/ per hour and can reach as high as $17/per hour after achievement of knowledge and skill tests.

If you are looking for a rewarding position helping customers find the perfect products for their home, visit ATG Stores in Kirkland on November 27, 2010 at 9:00am. Please pre-register by emailing your resume to jobfair@atgstores.com

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - September 15, 2010

TG Stores, a family of more than 500 online stores, is pleased to provide the most comprehensive collection of Young America furniture products available to their customers.

Young America, a division of Stanley Furniture Company, offers nursery and youth furniture that is made in the USA. Following Stanley Furniture Company's 86-year history and reputation for great styling, quality and fast shipping, Young America furniture is created with care and attention to detail. ATG Stores is proud to partner with Young America to expand their offering of quality furniture.

"Our partnership with Young America is a big win for our customer and for ATG Stores," says Nick Hupka, manager of the online furniture division for ATG Stores. "This is a great addition to our steadily-growing furniture division and something we think consumers are going to be very excited about."

Young America combines rigorous safety standards with functionality and style to provide furniture that will last for years. Products are offered in a rainbow of color options, so parents and children can choose the color that fits their personality and style. ATG Stores development, design and content teams worked diligently to create an online shopping experience that is all-inclusive. Customers can preview every Young America product in every available color, supplemented with videos and in-room photos, rather than having to rely on a color swatch to make their purchasing decision. By providing so many shopping options, ATG Stores wants to empower customers to make purchasing decisions with full confidence.

"Young America has done an outstanding job of creating a high-quality product line that is relevant to many consumers," says Michael Pinkowski, director of marketing at ATG Stores. "Now we've taken it a few steps further by offering convenience and selection through our site. We're offering new ways to shop and more photos than ever so our customers have the most search tools available to help them make an informed purchase that they can be confident in."

Young America knows that kids grow quickly and their tastes and needs change. Each piece of Young America furniture is "built to grow" and adapt as a child ages. High-quality craftsmanship endures the day-to-day rigors of childhood with features including dovetailed drawers, mortise and tendon joints and heavy-duty metal drawer stops.

ATG Stores offers the complete line of Young America furniture to grow and adapt as a child ages. Cribs are designed to be reconfigured into toddler beds and toddler beds can grow into teen beds. An extensive selection of bookshelves, desks, chairs and other furniture pieces are available in matching collections, so a child's room can be updated to fit their changing needs.

In addition to the "built to grow" philosophy, Young America also emphasizes safety with each product. According to Young America, children spend 85 percent of their time indoors, where the air may be two to five times more polluted than the outdoor air. This exposure to air pollution, caused by chemicals released from everyday products in the home can, cause short and long-term health risks. Each Young America product is GREENGUARD certified, meaning they have been independently tested and meet the most rigorous chemical emission standards in the world.

Young America also exceeds all mandatory safety regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The company is actively involved in working to increase regulations and make safety standards even stricter. A leader in product safety, Young America also works with Interek, the leading independent third party certification lab for safety and design, to ensure consistency and reliability.

"This is a very exciting partnership for ATG Stores and Young America," said Gary Rubens, founder and CEO of ATG Stores. "Young America offers high-caliber products that consumers can count on for years to come. We've taken it upon ourselves to help customers find the best quality and feel comfortable buying it."

Young America products are now available for purchase through the ATG Stores website. View the entire collection online at www.ATGstores.com.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - September 13, 2010

TG Stores, family of more than 500 online stores that provides customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available, launched a new program this week that offers customers' access to a "Daily Deal".

These Daily Deals offer one item per day at a significant savings, sometimes up to 90% off. Designed to give customers access to discontinued and overstocked items, the Daily Deal will also feature current and unusual items from all categories offered at ATG Stores.

The Daily Deals can come from any category on the ATG Stores website, ranging from lighting to kid's furniture, plumbing to sporting goods and more.

Each day, one item will be the featured deal, available at the discounted price for that day only. A countdown clock on the Daily Deal website shows customers how much time is left to order at the discounted price. The product's original value, discount and savings are readily available so customers can easily see how much savings are offered with the deal.

ATG Stores is also providing customers with the option to sign up to receive Daily Deal emails. These emails will inform customers of the Daily Deal each morning so they have a chance to get them before they are gone.

"These types of daily promotions have seen significant successes in the online marketplace," said ATG Stores Founder and CEO Gary Rubens. "We created our daily deals to help suppliers clear out overstocked and discontinued products while offering customers a great value."

For more information about the Daily Deal and to see today's deal,visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - August 24, 2010

TG Stores, family of more than 500 online stores that provides customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available, is celebrating fall with the launch of a new lighting giveaway.

The contest, a partnership of ATG Stores and Kichler Lighting, spans a seven-week period and features seven winners.

Beginning Tuesday, August 24, participants can visit the entry page at www.ATGstores.com to enter. Participants vote for their favorite type of lighting featured that week and have the opportunity to gain up to five additional entries each week by interacting with ATG Stores and Kichler on Facebook and Twitter.

As the days get shorter, the prizes get brighter, with a different lighting genre featured each week.

• Week 1: Under cabinet lighting
• Week 2: Table lamp
• Week 3: Wall sconce
• Week 4: Pendant
• Week 5: Outdoor lighting
• Week 6: Ceiling fan
• Week 7: Chandelier

Each winner will receive their choice of the product they voted for or a gift certificate to use toward the purchase of other Kichler Lighting products. Winners are randomly selected each Tuesday from August 31 through October 12, 2010.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

About Kichler Lighting
Kichler Lighting, the world's leading lighting fixture company, has provided quality products since its inception in 1938 as a small decorative lighting fixture store in Cleveland. Kichler Lighting has long been praised for its imaginative styles, unique finishes, fresh colors, and unequalled quality. With a stunning array of products, Kichler offers something for all tastes and budgets. From contemporary wall sconces to traditional chandeliers, stylish table and floor lamps, energy star fixtures, LED landscape lighting, and much more - Kichler really does have it all. From its small beginnings to its current place as industry giant, Kichler Lighting has remained true to its core principals of leadership, loyalty, honesty and quality and still takes pride in transforming light into functional works of art.

Kirkland, WA - August 10, 2010

TG Stores, a family of more than 500 online stores, including www.lightinguniverse.com, that provides customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures, is pleased to announce Savoy House as their featured manufacturer for August 2010. Savoy House has been providing high quality ceiling fans and lighting fixtures for more than 35 years.

ATG Stores carries 188 styles of Savoy House ceiling fans that are designed to move more air than other comparable ceiling fans. While standard fans can move between 3,000 and 5,000 cubic feet of air per minute, Muscle Fans from Savoy House are capable of moving up to 8,500 cubic feet per minute, offering relief from the intense August heat.

"If you live where it's hot, you know you need a durable fan," said Michael Pinkowski, director of marketing at ATG Stores. "Savoy House fans are focused on three things: solid construction, quiet operation and moving huge amounts of air."

In addition to providing relief from summer heat, ceiling fans assist in warming homes in the cooler months. Reverse capabilities allow ceiling fans to push warm air down into a home, making them appropriate for all seasons.

ATG Stores offers a 110% price match guarantee and free shipping on most orders over $49. For more information about ATG Stores or Savoy House, www.ATGstores.com.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - July 20, 2010

business preparing to reap the benefits of Avaya Aura Contact Center is Washington-based ATGStores.com, an online retailer of home furnishing products that's on the forefront of real-time customer service. With 96% of the company's business conducted online, ATGStores.com counts on their contact center for driving customer interactions. The company expects Avaya's latest offering to enhance multichannel customer communications such as voice, Web chat and email, helping improve agent productivity and customer experiences.

"Our goal is to deliver 'one-touch resolution' where a customer's question or problem is solved right then and there," said Brad Halbach, Vice President of Technology at ATGStores.com. "To do this, our agents must quickly understand customer needs, gather pertinent information, and bring in the experts - all in real-time. We require the best tools for multi-tasking across different types of interactions, and Avaya Aura Contact Center is the solution we have been waiting for. I'm looking forward to the software's ability to bring together the customer, agent and expert into a collaborative session, with real-time and historical data fully integrated."

According to Halbach, Avaya Aura Contact Center is a great fit for an online business like ATGStores.com, which has seen Web chat interactions more than double since coming into use. He expects the company's agents to benefit from managing customer interactions via the solution's single, streamlined portal, instead of juggling multiple windows and systems for separate channels. Now, a phone order for a chandelier, a Web chat on a faucet question, and an e-mail inquiry about a new crib can be handled simultaneously helping deliver faster and more consistent high-quality service across all these channels.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - July 16, 2010

rinity Inc., a leading provider of commercial-enterprise solutions for marketing and transactional email, announced today that ATG Stores- a leading home furnishings e-retailer, integrated the Zrinity platform as their primary email communications system to manage email marketing, transactional email and email deliverability.

With more than 500 websites in multiple home furnishing categories, nearly 3 Million product SKUs, and numerous retail locations, ATG Stores has become a premier online shopping destination. Industry professionals and homeowners rely on ATG Stores' vast network when looking to build, remodel, and sanctify their home and office spaces. ATG Stores' efficient online transactions, exceptional customer service and quality product lines are enhanced by Zrinity email platforms.

Zrinity brought an in-house email communications system to ATG Stores, while decreasing long-term reoccurring costs and increasing revenue by improving email delivery rates. This user-friendly system has been an asset to both ATG Stores' personnel as well as current and potential clients. Additionally, by integrating Zrinity's on-premise solution, ATG Stores was able to increase site security with the dedication of an internal high performance server behind ATG Stores' firewalls.

Scott Ferguson, Zrinity's Vice President of Sales, commented, "The integration of Zrinity's email communication platform has enabled ATG Stores to not only save money, but also increase revenue, streamline internal processes, and operate overall on a more efficient software system. Zrinity offers so much more than top-tier email communications systems. We offer decades of cumulative experience in email communications and combine best practices with superior code to produce immediate cost savings and superior deliverability." Interested parties can view this platform hard at work by visiting ATG Stores online (ATGstores.com) and signing up to receive exclusive email savings, special offers, and home design tips.

About Zrinity Inc.
Founded in 1995, Zrinity has continued to offer businesses in numerous industries the ability to centralize all email streams into a single, easy-to-use, dedicated, high-performance email marketing and transactional server system. Zrinity also recognizes that the success of any online marketing strategy requires support from both Marketing and IT groups. Regardless of clients' budgets or level of email expertise, Zrinity partners with companies to identify the best solution to increase deliverability and revenue from your email communications while meeting individual goals and needs. Zrinity Inc. is located in Orlando, FL. Visit Zrinity.com to learn more.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - July 12, 2010

TG Stores is proud to feature their partner manufacturer Sea Gull Lighting's wide selection of Energy Star approved lighting products.

Sea Gull Lighting has designed lighting for the home since 1919, and prides themselves on innovation and being a leader in the manufacturing of energy efficient lighting. Sea Gull Lighting has been a member of the Energy Star program since 1992 and continually researches and develops new lighting products searching for ways to increase energy efficiency and to help their customers save money and reduce greenhouse gases.

To simplify making fixtures energy efficient for home owners, Sea Gull Lighting partnered with JuiceWorks LED in 2009 to bring together their lighting with the high performance LED lighting fixtures of JuiceWorks. JuiceWorks' mission is to bring their LED technology to consumers who are interested in installing energy efficient lights into their homes. Seagull Lighting and JuiceWorks' products make it simple for consumers to convert their standard lighting fixtures into LED.

Products by Sea Gull Lighting, such as the Brandywine Chandelier pictured here, are not only Energy Star approved and meet California Title 24 usage standards, but also reflect the beautiful and tasteful designs that Sea Gull Lighting has maintained for over 90 years. Sea Gull Lighting offers lighting for every room in the house including a wide selection of outdoor lighting.

Sea Gull Lighting and ATG Stores continue to offer the most innovative and well-designed lighting for their customers while pioneering a path to environmentally friendly lighting available to everyone.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - June 25, 2010

TG Stores is proud to present Maxim Group Companies as their featured manufacturer this month. Maxim Group Companies is a California based a lighting manufacturer that has grown over the last two decades from the entrepreneurial spirit and quality design innovation of Jacob Sperling and his brother Zvi Sperling. Starting with a handful lighting designs by Jacob Sperling in the early 1990s, Maxim Group Companies has grown into a lighting provider for homes across the world and has expanded into two sub companies, Maxim Lighting International and ET2 Contemporary Lighting.

Maxim Group Companies and ATG Stores, an online retailer of Maxim products are proud to present three new lines of lighting. The latest chandelier line designs by Maxim, known as the Passion Collection, feature laser-cut metal frames that are polished to shine like a mirror with an added sparkle from beveled crystals.

The new Canterbury Collection contrasts the luxurious indoor Passion Collection with a line of sturdy and durable, yet charming outdoor lights and lanterns. Maxim has spent millions of dollars in research over the last decade to ensure their outdoor lighting products are held to the highest standards and will not yield to the rough outdoor elements.

Maxim lighting is also a strong advocate for energy efficient lighting and has as an Energy Star partner has recently released a line of fluorescent outdoor fixtures, Zenith ES, that are energy efficient, a contemporary style and durable. Maxim Lighting never sacrifices design integrity for energy efficiency, but to combines the two features into each light they create.

Maxim Lighting and ATG Stores have worked together for many years providing quality lighting for every room in their customers' homes.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - June 16, 2010

TGStores.com proudly announces that they have extended their online family to over 500 online stores.

"We are thrilled to have reached the milestone of 500 online stores," says Michael Pinkowski, the Director of Marketing at ATG Stores. "This growth has been driven by our goal of helping customers to find the products they want for their home. We will continue to add the products, categories and sites that our customers are searching for."

ATG Stores sells something for everyone. From lighting and plumbing fixtures to furniture, appliances, decor items and everything for outdoor living, we probably have what people are looking for. And with our specialty stores, we are able to make it easier than ever to find exactly the right item for their home.

"Having a variety of boutique online stores allows us to showcase specific products, such as towel warmers or doorknobs, in one store so that customers won't get lost digging through products they aren't shopping for," says Pinkowski. "Although superstores offer a wide range of products, by having specialized stores we make shopping simple while still offering an array of options to be sure shoppers find exactly what they had in mind for their home or business."

In keeping with their mission to always bring the best selection of home design to their products, ATG Stores continues to add to their online family of Ecommerce Specialty stores to ensure customers will always be able to find what they are looking for at a fair price.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - June 7, 2010

ighting Universe of Kirkland has reopened its showroom and is ready to serve customers.

The showroom has been redesigned with customers' needs in mind. The showroom features heightened ceilings to display chandeliers, bathroom vignettes that are plumbed to display spa bathtubs filled with water and a door knobs and cabinet hardware section all under one roof.

"The showroom is set up to be inspirational for customers and to reflect how the different lighting, knobs and fixtures would fit in a person's own home," says Vernon Learned, the Store District Manager.

Lighting Universe has added many new products to their store as well as kiosks and catalogs so customers are sure to find exactly what they are looking for.

"We pride ourselves on offering top tier customer service and are more than willing to do some research to find exactly what a customer is looking for," says Learned."We don't want customers to just settle for what they see. Our goal is to help them to find exactly what they want, whether it is in our showroom, in our online catalog or even a custom piece."

Lighting Universe began remodeling in December and reopened in early May. The showroom offers a wide selection of home design products including lighting, knobs and hardware, sinks, showers and bathtubs from a variety of manufacturers including Hubbardton Forge Company, DuVerre, Varaluz and more.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA - March 24, 2010

TG Stores, parent company of FixtureUniverse.com, has teamed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program to help consumers save water for future generations and reduce costs on their utility bills.

WaterSense aims to decrease indoor and outdoor water use through water-efficient products and simple water-saving practices. The program encourages customers to look for WaterSense labeled products, which have been independently certified for efficiency and performance, and promotes water-saving techniques that reduce stress on water systems and the environment.

"The goal of EPA's WaterSense program is to help Americans save water and money by offering simple ways to reduce water use though water-efficient product choices," says Sheila Frace, Director of the EPA Office of Water's Municipal Support Division. "Using water more efficiently can help delay the need to create more supplies, saving communities money and resources, as well as ensuring that water will be available for future generations."

The average home, retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, can save 30,000 gallons per year. If one out of every 10 homes in the United States upgraded to water-efficient fixtures, it could save more than 300 billion gallons and nearly $2 billion annually.

"ATG Stores is proud to be a WaterSense partner," said Michael Pinkowski, ATG Stores Director of Marketing. "We look forward to working with our customers to improve water efficiency awareness and promote WaterSense labeled products and water-saving practices inside and outside the home."

WaterSense labeled products must meet EPA's criteria for efficiency and performance. Independently tested and certified products may bear the WaterSense label, which makes it easy for consumers to identify and select a variety of quality, water-efficient products and services for their homes and lawns.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

About WaterSense®
WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water. For more information on WaterSense, and for a full list of labeled products and WaterSense irrigation partners, visit www.epa.gov/watersense.

Tacoma, WA March 11, 2010

ransforming a room's dated recessed lighting into an artistic showpiece is a new concept ATG Stores, the leading online source for home furnishing and fixtures, is banking on with the launch of re•cesso lights™, a collection of glass and resin fixtures that instantly convert existing recessed lights into beautiful works of illumination art. Opening a new category of lighting, re•cesso's patent-pending lights take a 40-year-old industry standard, the recessed can light, and give it an unprecedented makeover. New re•cesso lights fit around the outside of any existing or new 6-inch recessed can (no matter the make or model), including new LED lights.

 "We are always searching for the next big thing in lighting," says Michael Pinkowski, director of marketing, ATG Stores, "and were immediately drawn to re•cesso's ability to instantly makeover a room." 

With no electrician needed, mounting the fixtures is easy with do-it-yourself hardware that includes a patent-pending locking ring and three screws. The ring is screwed to the ceiling around the recessed lighting can and instantly the space takes on a whole new look.

Re•cesso uses the locking ring to secure a series of artist blown glass, hand-slumped glass, and hand-painted resin lights. Easy to hang, these new decorative illuminations add a fresh aesthetic to existing recessed lighting without touching the original light.

"We are always searching for the next big thing in lighting," says Michael Pinkowski, director of marketing, ATG Stores, "and were immediately drawn to re•cesso's instant makeover possibilities. Gorgeous and easy to install, these lights give consumers the ability to redecorate in minutes, without a messy renovation. The idea that existing recessed lights can be repurposed into something this spectacular is a concept we are eager to share with our customers." Pinkowski expects the artisan quality of the fixtures, which are made by glass artists in the Pacific Northwest, to wow the site's customers. "There's nothing else like it on the market," he added.

Invented by environmentally conscious Seattleite, Cheryl Engstrom, who for years obsessed over her home's dated recessed lighting, re•cesso lights add a custom artisan look to existing recessed fixtures. "In many homes, like mine, recessed lights, while functional, are an eye-sore. With re•cesso, people can freshen and enliven their homes without remodeling," says Engstrom, president of re•cesso lights. "And the best part is our lights require no complicated installation. If you can install three screws, you can hang these lights, without even turning off the electricity since you never touch the wiring."

Signature Blown Glass transforms old recessed lights into illuminations art

Mining the area's talented glass artists, the initial collection includes hand-blown glass (above right) in four standard colors and three shapes, plus fused glass in natural arcs (above left) in several patterns that are perfect for hallways. Square fixtures (below right) for smaller spaces offer a distinctive pop of warm color in fused glass.

In addition to glass, re•cesso uses poured and hand-painted resin (below) to create cylindrical shapes in colors and patterns that mimic nature's dark reed, birch and warm linen hues.

"Millions of homes across the country have dated and glaring recessed lights," says Engstrom. "re•cesso's innovative hanging system provides a design solution that eliminates the need for those lights to end up in the landfill. Instead, they can be left in place and completely transformed without the extra cost of remodeling or electrician fees."

To purchase, visit www.lightinguniverse.com and click on "recessed lighting" and then "decorative upgrades" or enter "recesso" in the search box.

About re•cesso Recently introduced to the commercial, healthcare and hospitality design industry, select re•cesso lights are now available to consumers at www.lightinguniverse.com and several other sites operated by ATG Stores including, www.americanmadelighting.com, www.ceilingfixturelighting.com, www.contemporarylightingstore.com, www.designerlightingportfolio.com, www.recessedcanlightingshop.com, www.homelightinguniverse.com. Custom orders are available through interior designers only. Designers interested in learning more about re•cesso solutions should contact sales (at) recessolights (dot) com to find a sales representative in your area or visit www.recessolights.com. re•cesso lights™ hold US Patent-Pending status and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brighter Ideas, LLC™, a Pacific Northwest innovations company.

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.

Kirkland, WA February 15, 2010

TGStores.com, parent company of over 400 online home furnishing stores, announced a redesign of its websites that brands ATGStores.com with a new slogan: "Shop Mart - Save Money." This new integration of sites will allow easier cross-category shopping between all 400+ websites, and takes advantage of ATG's unified shopping cart for a more user-friendly and convenient shopping experience.

"While we have had a unified shopping cart that allowed cross-site shopping for several years now, we knew we could communicate that concept better through our website. The redesign has made it much easier for customers to shop across all our product divisions." said ATGStores.com founder and CEO, Gary Rubens.

Michael Pinkowski, ATG's Director of Marketing continued, "this new navigational bar allows our customers to see that ATG Stores represents more than just one product division, and our hope is that after a customer has a good shopping experience in one division, they will remember us when looking for other products."

About ATG Stores
Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of more than 400 online stores and 4 showrooms throughout Washington State, providing customers with the widest selection of home design products and remodeling fixtures available online. With over 3 million products from more than 1,500 name brand manufacturers ranging from lighting to plumbing, furniture, hardware, flooring, appliances, décor, children’s products, outdoor living, and more — ATG Stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.  ATG’s mission is to always bring the best selection of home design products to their customers, with the best service, at the lowest prices.  Visit ATGstores.com to learn more.