ATG Press Releases
5-5-08 Targeted sites boost click-through rates for ATG Stores Read More…
5-4-08 ATG Stores Launches American-Made Lighting Website Read More…
4-22-08 ATG Stores Launches Eco Lighting Universe Website Read More…
4-21-08 ATG Stores Expands into more divisions of Home Improvement Read More…
4-20-08 ATG Stores Launches New Niche Websites Read More…
2-2-08 Lighting Universe Opens New Showroom In Smokey Point Read More…
8-23-07 Lighting Universe Opens New Showroom In Wenatchee Read More…
Kirkland, WA May 4, 2008
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irkland, WA - ATG Stores, the parent company of 22 home furnishings related e-commerce sites, and 12 showrooms located throughout Washington State, is proud to announce the launch of a new site dedicated entirely to American-Made Lighting.
AmericanMadeLighting.com was created to offer shoppers the widest selection of American-Made lighting on the internet. All products available on AmericanMadeLighting.com are constructed in the USA by independent manufacturers who maintain a dedication to quality and true artisan craftsmanship. Customers can shop with confidence knowing that their purchases will help support the struggling United States national economy, as well as the workers and designers who produced these products.
While the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) considers products "Made in the USA" to consist of 'all or virtually all' domestically produced or manufactured parts and labor, the FTC does not take into consideration the location or ownership of the company. ATG's standard is different, considering "American-Made Lighting" to be constructed of over 51% American-Made parts, completely assembled within the United States, and manufactured by companies both owned and operated nationally.
Gary Rubens, CEO of ATG Stores explains, "For example, if a company based in the United States builds an iron frame for a specific fixture, wires, and assembles the fixture locally, but the glass component is manufactured in China, the product would not qualify as "Made in the USA" [according to the FTC's regulations], because the glass bowl is a substantial part of the overall product. Since ATG considers "American-Made" products to be constructed of mostly all locally produced materials, this product would qualify." Rubens continued that "customers often ask specific questions about a product's country of origin, as supporting US companies and manufacturing is quickly becoming an issue of importance."
ATG hopes that providing a site dedicated to American-Made lighting will encourage US consumers to make buying decisions that will support local businesses. With a national economic downturn forecasted, ATG aims to promote economic growth by becoming the source for American-Made lighting on the web.
About ATG Stores
ATG Stores, parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe as well as 16 niche sites, offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of 22 online stores and 12 showrooms throughout Washington State. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Kirkland, WA April 22, 2008
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irkland, WA - ATG Stores, the parent company of 5 major e-commerce sites, 15 niche sites, and 12 showrooms located throughout Washington State, is proud to announce the launch of a new specialized site dedicated entirely to green lighting for the home, EcoLightingUniverse.com.
The concept behind EcoLightingUniverse.com is to offer environmentally-conscious consumers, builders, and designers a more efficient shopping experience by providing a full catalog of products specific to reducing the ecological impact of residential lighting. The site offers a complete selection of ENERGY STAR® certified lighting products, as well as fluorescent bulbs and fixtures, LED technology, Dark Sky compliant outdoor lighting, Dimmer systems, and Solar lighting.
Along with offering the largest selection of earth-friendly lighting fixtures on the web, ATG also aims to help educate its customers by offering research and information about sustainable energy, and the environmental costs associated. Customers have the opportunity to learn about the products they are shopping for, and gain essential knowledge about the ways these products can help reduce their home's carbon footprint.
But what makes Eco lighting so important? Gary Rubens, ATG Stores President explains, "If every household in America replaced the five light fixtures that are most frequently used with ENERGY STAR® approved lighting or equivalent compact fluorescent bulbs, energy costs would be cut by nearly $8 billion per year, and the greenhouse gas emissions prevented would be equivalent to that of 10 million cars." This equates to an individual household responsibility for preventing the release of over 5,000lbs of harmful CO2, and a savings of nearly $300 in energy costs over the lifetime of the bulbs. Who knew that something as simple as changing a light bulb can add up to such a big difference?
ATG hopes that providing a site dedicated to ecologically conscious lighting will encourage consumers to make green decisions when designing and remodeling their homes. Ultimately, ATG aims to promote awareness for environmental and energy conservation, by becoming the source for energy efficient lighting and information on the web.
About ATG Stores
ATG Stores, parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe as well as 15 niche sites, offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of online stores and 12 showrooms throughout Washington State. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Kirkland, WA April 21, 2008
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irkland, WA - ATG Stores, the parent company of 5 major e-commerce sites, 15 niche sites, and 12 showrooms located throughout Washington State, announces its expansion into several new divisions of homewares. The new channels to be added will include outdoor living, home furnishings, and home appliances.
ATG Stores began in 1999 solely as an online retailer of decorative lighting products. Since then, ATG has grown to develop divisions for plumbing, hardware, flooring, and accent décor products. ATG's hope is that these new channels will help propel the ATG Stores family into a comprehensive one-stop-shop, providing everything customers need for the home.
"We're incredibly excited about adding these new lines to our family of stores" said Luke Goff, Business Development Manager, "by expanding into more channels ATG will be able to offer customers an all-inclusive shopping experience, while also helping to strengthen our role as one of the top homewares providers on the web."
OutdoorLivingShowroom.com, the first addition to be launched, will offer customers a wide selection of products, from outdoor cooking equipment including grills, barbeques, and smokers, to casual furnishings such as hammocks, patio sets, outdoor fire pits and heaters, umbrellas, and exterior rugs. The site will also offer a wide selection of accessories from furniture covers to grilling supplies, children's playsets, and much more.
Another site currently in development will offer a complete catalog of home furnishings, from dining room tables to bedding, sofas, occasional furniture and beyond. ATG also plans to create several online stores for home appliances, offering everything from washers and dryers to ranges and refrigerators. As with their current sites, ATG's customers can purchase all products online and have them delivered directly to their door.
What's next for ATG Stores? This rapidly growing company plans to continue to progress by researching more divisions and niche sites for addition to its family of stores. With the recent opening of their 12th new local showroom in Smokey Point, WA, ATG continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading providers of decorative lighting, plumbing, flooring, and hardware in the nation.
About ATG Stores
ATG Stores, parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe as well as 15 niche sites, offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of online stores and 12 showrooms throughout Washington State. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Kirkland, WA April 20, 2008
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irkland, WA - ATG Stores, the parent company of five e-commerce sites and 12 showrooms throughout Washington State, announces the launch of 13 new niche sites to be added to their family of stores. The sites to be launched are: CrystalLightingUniverse.com, ModernLightingUniverse.com, ExteriorLightingUniverse.com, ModernRugUniverse.com, KidsRoomUniverse.com, ModernBathUniverse.com, CeilingFanUniverse.com, DesignerLightingPortfolio.com, TowelWarmerStore.com, TiffanyLightingUniverse.com, AreaRugUniverse.com, and BilliardSupplyUniverse.com.
These new niche sites were created to help specialized shoppers shop within a chosen category, style, or theme. "By offering sites dedicated to specific product catalogs, customers can more efficiently search for and locate the exact products they are looking for," said Donald DeVange, ATG's Search Engine Specialist. These niche sites will also give ATG's manufacturers more opportunities to feature their products to a targeted customer base, and will help support the new ATG Stores brand.
ATG hopes that these niche sites will provide customers with a comfortable and effortless shopping experience, while providing them with the same dedication to value and support as the original sites. These new sites will present shoppers with a customized look, as well as special features, articles, and additional product information as significant to each site. As an added convenience, sites such as KidsRoomUniverse.com and CrystalLightingUniverse.com will feature additional products across multiple channels, such as crystal cabinet knobs and décor items, and kid's sinks, hardware, and rugs. From this format customers will have the ability to shop for a wider selection of coordinating products within a chosen theme, all from one place.
What's next for ATG Stores? The company plans to add even more niche sites to its family, and will also be expanding into other divisions of home design. With a 12th new local showroom recently opened in Smokey Point, WA, ATG continues to strengthen its role as one of the top providers of decorative lighting, plumbing, flooring, and hardware in the nation.
About ATG Stores
ATG Stores, parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe as well as 15 niche sites, offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, ATG owns and operates an extended family of online stores and 12 showrooms throughout Washington State. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Marysville, WA February 2, 2008
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arysville, WA – Allied Trade Group Inc. (ATG), the parent company of five leading home improvement related e-commerce sites and 11 local showrooms, announces the grand opening of its 12th showroom and design center in the Smokey Point community, located in the Lakewood Crossing Commercial District at 17020 Twin Lakes Ave.
The Smokey Point location was strategically selected to become the next site of Lighting Universe’s expansion due to the area’s tremendous growth. According to recent census statistics, Smokey Point’s population has risen an estimated 26.2% since the year 2000, with housing and development experiencing a 23.3% increase. The recent approval of the nearby Whiskey Ridge master planned community project will create an additional 4,968 single-family homes within its 673.5 acres. Once finished, this enormous community is expected to increase the city’s population by 27.3% alone. ATG anticipates that Lighting Universe’s position as the sole shopping destination for retail lighting in the area combined with the city’s rapid population boom will equate to enormous success for the new showroom.
“We’re incredibly fortunate for this opportunity to expand our family of showrooms to this area,” said Gary Rubens, CEO of Allied Trade Group, parent company of Lighting Universe. “Smokey Point is quickly becoming an area of interest for businesses and homeowners; it’s a region that is expected to undergo many positive changes over the next several years, and we’re looking forward to providing our products and services to that market.”
The Smokey Point showroom is designed to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience. Alongside offering an extensive variety of retail lighting, Lighting Universe extends its customer support base by providing complimentary in-home consultations and design assistance onsite for both trade and retail customers. Additionally, Lighting Universe aims to support builders and contractors as the full-service resource for all their residential and commercial lighting needs, through offering trade professionals with exclusive pricing and project management tools.
Despite a forecasted economic slowdown, ATG continues to expand by launching a new series of niche websites to their family of stores, as well as the addition of two new showrooms opening in 2008. A recent Inc. Magazine 500 list ranked ATG at #124 on its 2006 list of fastest growing private companies in the country, and the Puget Sound Business Journal recognized ATG as one of the 2007 Top 100 fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. With a new Burlington showroom project scheduled to reach completion this spring, Lighting Universe continues to strengthen its role as one of the top providers of decorative lighting in the nation.
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 12 showrooms. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Wenatchee, WA August 23, 2007
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enatchee, WA – Allied Trade Group Inc. (ATG), the parent company of five e-commerce sites and 10 local showrooms, announces the grand opening of its 11th showroom and design center in Wenatchee, located at 525 North Wenatchee Avenue.
The Wenatchee location was strategically selected to become the next site of Lighting Universe’s expansion due to the area’s tremendous growth. According to the City of Wenatchee Department of Land Use, Wenatchee’s population is expected to rise by 35.8% by the year 2025, with housing and development projected to experience a staggering 8,375 unit gain. With this significant progression, it’s no wonder that Forbes Magazine recently recognized the city of Wenatchee in its 2007 Forbes list of Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers – ranking Wenatchee at #44 in the nation. ATG anticipates that Lighting Universe’s position as the sole shopping destination for retail lighting in the area combined with the city’s rapid population boom will equate to enormous success for the new showroom.
“We’re incredibly fortunate for this opportunity to expand our family of showrooms to this area,” said Gary Rubens, CEO of Allied Trade Group, parent company of Lighting Universe. “Wenatchee is quickly becoming an area of interest for businesses and homeowners; it’s a region that is expected to undergo many positive changes over the next several years, and we’re looking forward to providing our products and services to that market.”
The Wenatchee showroom is designed to provide customers with a comprehensive shopping experience. Alongside an extensive variety of retail lighting, a selection of plumbing fixtures and cabinet and door hardware will be available, representing several of ATG’s family of stores under one roof. Complimentary in-home consultations and design assistance will be accessible onsite for both trade and retail customers. Additionally, Lighting Universe aims to support builders and contractors as the full-service resource for all their residential and commercial lighting needs through offering trade professionals with exclusive pricing and project management tools.
What’s next for Allied Trade Group? For this growing company, the possibilities are endless. A recent Inc. Magazine 500 list ranked ATG at number 124 on its 2006 list of fastest growing private companies in the country. With a 12th new showroom scheduled to open in Smokey Point this fall, Lighting Universe continues to strengthen its role as one of the top providers of decorative lighting in the nation.About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offers customers access to over 1 million products from more than 600 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 11 showrooms. With more than 1 million online site visitors per month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well-known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands including Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For more information please visit AlliedTradeGroup.com, LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, DecorUniverse.com, or call 425.814.2515 ext. 2480
Kirkland, WA December 1, 2006
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ighting Universe, a high-end retailer of residential and commercial lighting, has just announced the expansion of its 3,000 square foot showroom in the Seattle Design Center. The new 1,000 square foot addition will showcase new and exclusive lighting collections from First Light, The Candice Olson line by AF Lighting, Kane Shrader, Urban Archaeology and much more.
In response to customer demand, Lighting Universe has been successful in adding and expanding showrooms as well as introducing customers to new manufacturers and the hottest products first. Lighting Universe keeps the momentum this December with the latest showroom expansion.”
“Lighting Universe continues to increase its commitment and presence to the Seattle Design Community with our Seattle Design Center showroom expansion,” said Gary Rubens, CEO of Allied Trade Group, parent company of Lighting Universe. “The latest addition offers loyal customers an unmatched resource to all of our exclusive brands.”
Seattle Design Center Leasing Agent, Jessica Morgan added, “The expansion of Lighting Universe as well as the addition of several exclusive new lines greatly enhances Seattle Design Center’s ability to meet the strong demand among interior designers and their clients who are continually searching for truly distinct lighting solutions.”
The new expansion project is set to be complete in December 2006. For more information please contact Leena Haija, Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 ext 259.
About Allied Trade Group, Inc. Allied Trade Group, Inc. (ATG), parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over one million products from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, upgrade, renovate and beautify their homes and businesses.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and nine showrooms. With more than one Million site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. Our reputable name leads to superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA November 1, 2006
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llied Trade Group (ATG), parent company to five e-commerce sites and ten showrooms, joins forces with Cooking.com to make shopping for your home easier than ever! Now, online customers can shop Cooking.com for the latest kitchen accessories from Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Knobs and Hardware & Floors and Surfaces.
“ATG is pleased to partner with Cooking.com, a company that shares our visionary commitment to providing online shoppers with the largest selection of products, exceptional service and the best value,” said Gary Rubens, Allied Trade Group Inc. CEO. “With over 2 million site visitors a month, Cooking.com does an exceptional job of providing its customers top brands in home products through an engaging online shopping experience. Whether you are redesigning your entire kitchen, or just looking to add a little flair, the ATG family of stores along with Cooking.com has all of the products to make your kitchen redesign a snap!”
Cooking.com’s President, Tracy Randall added, “We are excited about offering ATG’s deep assortment of kitchen lighting, faucets, sinks, cabinet hardware, rugs and flooring to our customers. Our customers have asked us for more selection, and we are partnering with “Best-in-Class” retailers to provide additional assortment on our website. This partnership brings us one step closer to our goal of being the ultimate online kitchen and home destination including the kitchen sink."
About Allied Trade Group, Inc. Allied Trade Group, Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over 1 million products from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, upgrade, renovate and beautify their homes and businesses.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and nine showrooms. With more than 1 Million site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
About Cooking.com Founded in 1998 and located in Santa Monica, CA, Cooking.com is a leading online kitchen and house wares destination. With over 45,000 products for cooking and entertaining, customers can shop for all major brands including All-Clad, Calphalon, Cuisinart, Henckels, KitchenAid, Le Creuset, and Wusthof. Cooking.com is committed to providing customers with an exceptional shopping experience and is the recipient of the 2006 i.Merchant Gold award for overall excellence as an online retailer.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA October 19, 2006
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andice Olson, star of HGTV’s “Divine Design” releases her new licensed lighting line with Lighting Universe as a signature dealer. Lighting Universe, a high end resource for custom residential and commercial lighting fixtures, will feature the new Candice Olson products online and showcase several exclusives in its five Washington State Showrooms.
“We are extremely pleased to be working with AF Lighting. This is an exciting opportunity and a significant relationship for us as we continue to expand our Lighting Universe product line,” said Gary Rubens CEO of Allied Trade Group, parent company of Lighting Universe. “Candice Olson and the AF Lighting design team have cleverly combined traditional styles and contemporary designs to create pieces that our customers will love to have in their homes”.
The Candice Olson Collection will launch with approximately 100 to 120 designs which include table lamps, floor lamps, sconces, chandeliers and standalone pieces. Each piece combines of 1930’s style with a contemporary feel. “I drew every piece myself. I’m not just putting my name on these products-I’m very happy with them,” said Olson. “It’s entirely a lifestyle line. I was going for the cleaned up 1930’s style - not ornate deco but scaled back. The overall concept was to have a modern stylized look-soft contemporary with quality. There is lots of shine and sparkle.”
About Allied Trade Group Inc.Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offers customers access to over 1 million SKUs from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 Million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA September 28, 2006
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llied Trade Group Inc. (ATG) announces the launch of its local Commercial Sales Division. ATG, parent company to five e-commerce sites and ten showrooms will now cater to the lighting, plumbing, flooring, and hardware needs of local architects, developers, contractors and designers. The Commercial Sales Consultants can now provide trade professionals with exclusive fixed pricing, manufacturer rebates and quantity discounts.
“As we grow, the need for a specialized Local Commercial Sales Team has become extremely essential. Having a team to work with local trade professionals is one way to maintain our growth and competitiveness in the industry,” said Gary Rubens, CEO of Allied Trade Group Inc.
The new dedicated commercial division is made up of highly qualified sales executives with knowledge and experience in design industry. Each new team member will provide support to trade professionals in the area, supplementing to Allied Trade Group’s already established National and International Commercial Sales Division.
“The Local Commercial Sales Division expansion is designed to tap the large and growing development around the Puget Sound area. Our focus is and always will be to do whatever it takes to provide our customers with the widest selection of exclusive products at the best possible price,” said Tanya Amri, Allied Trade Group Commercial Sales Consultant.About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offers customers access to over 1 million SKUs from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 Million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA September 2, 2006
After seven years of rapid growth, Allied Trade Group Inc. (ATG) fills the demand for an eastside home product and design resource with the Kirkland Design Center (KDC). ATG, parent company to five e-commerce sites and now 10 showrooms, announces the opening of KDC which showcases the Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Knobs & Hardware and Floors & Surfaces showrooms. No more wasting time and money running around town; the KDC provides customers a much needed connection to thousands of home products, design ideas and trends-all on the eastside!
Premier Shopping Destination
“We established the Kirkland Design Center with the principle of providing our customers: quality service, selection and value…in one location. Customers can now access well-known manufacturers, high-end products and exclusive brands…all in one stop,” said Gary Rubens CEO of Allied Trade Group Inc.
First Look 2006
As a proud sponsor of First Look 2006, ATG brings together trade professionals, media, industry celebrities, VIP and manufacturers for one spectacular evening in celebration of design. On September 22, 2006 from 5:00pm-10:00pm guests are invited to attend seminars on the Home Design Movement from local industry leaders such as Faith Sheridan of Faith Sheridan Interior Design and Louis Howard VP of John Buchan Homes. Guests will also enjoy product unveilings, a Fixture Fashion Show hosted by celebrity talent Randy Altig host of Maximum Living on Q13 Fox and much more! The inspired combination of education, celebration and innovation makes this the must attend industry event of the season. First Look 2006 is an invitation only event. For more information on this event go to www.LightingUniverse.com and click on Showrooms and Events.
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offers customers access to over 1 million SKUs from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 Million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA - August 23, 2006
Inc. Magazine has announced its 25th annual Inc. 500 rankings of the fastest growing private companies in the country. Allied Trade Group Inc. (ATG), parent company to Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe ranks NO.124 on the list due to a three-year growth rate of 794.4%.
“We are extremely pleased to join the rankings of Inc. 500’s Fastest Growing Companies in the nation. Through our clear vision, passion for success and innovation we have seen significant company growth over the past few years; we are on track to keep that momentum going,” said Gary Rubens CEO of Allied Trade Group Inc.
The 2006 Inc. 500 list measures revenue growth from 2002 through 2005. To qualify, companies had to be U.S. based, privately held independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of December 31, 2005.
The Fab 500
“If you want to find out which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. Editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones coming up with solutions to some of our most intractable ills, creating systems that let us conduct business faster and easier, and manufacturing products we soon discover we can’t live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”
The 2006 Inc. 500 list, in the September issue reported the most robust group of companies the magazine has ever compiled, with aggregate revenue of $19.7 billion, up from $16.5 billion last year and $12.9 billion in 2000. The two largest companies on this year’s Inc. 500 are the biggest ever to make the list – No. 170 Western Refining ($3.4 billion in revenue) and No. 376 Newegg.com ($1.26 billion) – and the third and fourth companies in Inc. 500 history to crack the billion-dollar mark. In all, 14 companies topped $200 million in annual revenue, compared with 11 last year.
Most important, the 2006 Inc. 500 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 90,000 jobs since those companies were founded.
This year’s list is the first to include businesses that started up immediately before and after September 11, 2001 – including the No. 1 company and 20 companies in the top 50 – as well as many companies that had to raise capital after the dot-com bubble burst. In total, 104 companies listed on this year’s Inc. 500 were started after 2000.
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe, offers customers access to 1 million SKUs from more than 300 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and 10 showrooms. With more than 1 Million online site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
Lighting Universe, a
high-end custom residential and commercial lighting resource has been named one of the best places to shop by
Northwest Home + Garden magazine’s “2006 Top Shops” July/August issue.
Northwest Home + Garden magazine’s 2006 Top Shop awards were developed to provide readers with a home design shopping guide. “Our Top Shop issue provides readers with a list of local ‘can’t-miss’ shops that feature a variety of product lines and styles that appeal to our readership. With so many wonderful home design resources in the area, Northwest Home + Garden magazine tries to recognize the well-established venues, as well as to target new and unique shops that aren’t on everyone's retail radar," said Shannon O’Leary, editor of Northwest Home + Garden magazine
Each shop is nominated by area designers, architects, stylists, writers, readers and other relevant experts; the shops are then narrowed down based on inventory, shopping category, reader interest, trends and much more. This year, 195 shops were selected out of over 300 local businesses.
“We were recognized as one of the Top Shops in the Northwest because of our vast selection of product, knowledgeable staff and our convenient locations around Washington State. Our showrooms make it easy for customers to shop the latest lighting trends and find designs to perfectly match their homes,” Gary Rubens CEO of Allied Trade Group, parent company to Lighting Universe.
For a list of our local Lighting Universe Showrooms go to www.LightingUniverse.com and click on “Showrooms and Events”.
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 500 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
Allied Trade Group Inc. (ATG) takes one-stop shopping to the next level with the single online shopping cart and check out technology called…SMART CART. The Smart Cart feature was developed by ATG for its family of stores: LightingUniverse.com, Fixture Universe.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com and DécorUniverse.com. This new technology eliminates the hassle of losing selections when comparison shopping or having to enter credit card information over and over. Now, clients can shop in all our online stores, view multiple products, and place ONE order!
“The Smart Cart feature enables customers to locate, compare and shop over 700,000 products from 500 manufacturers throughout our family of stores, add items to a single shopping cart and make a purchase in one simple checkout,” said Brad Halbach, VP of Technology and Development, Allied Trade Group Inc. “Now our customers are able to match the style of an area rug from one store to the style of a lighting fixture in another store. This makes designing a snap! Throw all your selections from all of our stores in one cart and go…now that is Smart.
”Redesigning your home has never been so simple! Designers, Architects, Builders, and Homeowners can now decorate their spaces from top to bottom using the Smart Cart feature. ATG’s stores offer clients the ability to shop a wide selection of products from some of the most trusted and well-known manufacturers in the industry. Shop lighting collections, plumbing fixtures, floors, tiles, area rugs, home décor, knobs and cabinet accessories; then place a single order. Can’t decide on the style? Customers can also browse products, compile a list of selected items, and then return to purchase the products at a later time; the shopping list will automatically be stored as the client’s personal shopping cart. Whether customers are shopping for their home or business; ATG makes finding the products you need fast and convenient!
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 500 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for industry professionals and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, and beautify their homes and businesses.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator at 425.814.2515 extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
Allied Trade Group Inc. parent company to Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Fixture Universe/Knobs and Hardware showroom in the Seattle Design Center located at 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 392.
No more running around town…
Designers, architects, contractors and specifiers have long enjoyed the inspiration, convenience and selection of the Seattle Design Center; now with the addition of Fixture Universe and Knobs and Hardware, industry professionals and their clients can design a home top to bottom…all at the Seattle Design Center. "The addition of Fixture Universe/Knobs and Hardware showroom at Seattle Design Center is a great step forward in our commitment to providing interior designers and their clients with a truly complete selection of high quality and unique kitchen and bath product,” said Jessica Morgan, Seattle Design Center Director of Leasing.
Whether it’s the gleaming ultra-modern spout your client has clipped from a magazine or the solid brass door knob spotted in a catalog; the fixtures and hardware selected beautify an entire home. Let the selection of products from the new Fixture Universe/Knobs and Hardware showroom inspire your next design project!
Grand Opening Event
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Fixture Universe and Knobs and Hardware in the Seattle Design Center on October 11, 2006 from 1:00p-5:00p. Industry Professionals and clients are invited to view the new showroom, shop latest products and take advantage of the unique networking opportunities. Kitchen and Bath experts will also be on hand to answer questions and give helpful advice. For more information on this event go to www.FixtureUniverse.com or www.KnobsandHardware.com and click on Showrooms and Events.
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 500 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become the premier shopping destination for architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, upgrade, renovate and beautify their homes and businesses.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and nine showrooms. With more than 1 million site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cascadia Lighting, and First Light. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator, at 425.814.2515, extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
Allied Trade Group Inc. parent company to Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe joins forces with Home and Garden Television (HGTV) to make shopping for home design products one step easier! Now online, shop HGTV.com and HGTVPro.com for the latest home accessories from Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe and Knobs and Hardware.
“With over 4.5 million site visitors, HGTV does an exceptional job of branding the station and driving viewers to HGTV.com. Our partnership brings visitors a unique selection of product along with the service and value customers have come to expect from our stores,” said CEO of Allied Trade Group, Gary Rubens. HGTV.com and HGTVPro.com customers can now purchase lighting, plumbing fixtures, door accessories and cabinet hardware. The HGTV sites also offer visitors a link directly to any one of the ATG stores featured and company contact information. Whether you are redesigning your entire home or just a single room, our ATG family of stores along with HGTV.com has the resources and products to make your projects a snap!
For more information on our products and services visit any of our online stores: LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurface.com, KnobsandHardware.com and DecorUniverse.com
About Allied Trade Group Inc.
Allied Trade Group Inc., (ATG) parent company of Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors and Surfaces, Knobs and Hardware and Décor Universe offer customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 500 manufacturers. The ATG family of stores has become shopping destinations for architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners wanting to build, remodel, upgrade, renovate and beautify their homes and businesses.
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and nine showrooms. With more than 1 million site visitors a month, ATG has market visibility attractive to well known manufacturers such as Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive manufacturer brands like Cristal, Drooz Studio, Rohl and Duravit. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our clients.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator, at 425.814.2515, extension 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
Lighting Universe and LBL Lighting partner to launch Design Your Own Track and Chandelier Lighting! Interior Design has been made one step easier by allowing clients to design custom built lights -all online. Catering to the trade and retail customers, Lighting Universe is a full service resource for high-end custom residential and commercial lighting.
“Customizable and configurable products are the future; people want options and the ability to individualize their space,” said CEO Gary Rubens. Clients are invited to choose from a selection of heads or pendants, mounting styles and mounting canopies, in order to create the right look. With a wide range of lighting products and designs including track and recessed lighting, Lighting Universe makes it easy to bring together any style. Check out the new feature now at www.LightingUniverse.com!
Welcome Lighting Universe Pro
Lighting Universe unveils its Professional side with Lighting Universe Pro. Progressive web tools help the interior designer; architect and contractor serve their clients better & faster than ever! Waiting for bids is history-we work in Real Time! Trade professionals save and earn more with our time savings tools like the whole house project guide called “Project Manager” and the “print able spec sheet” functions. These features are customized to suit the professional’s needs and taste. Choose your spec sheets to come complete with or without pricing, mark-up, job information and specific instructions. As always Lighting Universe Pro pairs every customer with their very own Certified Lighting Specialist.
For additional information about Lighting Universe & Lighting Universe Pro visit http://www.lightinguniverse.com.
About Allied Trade Group
Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. launched LightingUniverse.com and FixtureUniverse.com in an effort to meet the lighting and plumbing needs of interior designers, architects, builders, homeowners and lighting specifies online. LightingUniverse.com and FixtureUniverse.com have positioned themselves as the leaders in product selection with more than 450,000 products available from over 200 manufacturers.
Allied Trade Group’s expansion into lighting showrooms is based on its’ belief in the importance of the personal service that is available from trained lighting professionals in the showrooms, and that customer service, enhanced by state-of-the-art e-commerce capabilities, is an important competitive advantage in the marketplace.
For More Information, Contact Kathryn Heilbrunn Marketing and Events Coordinator, 425.814.2515, ext. 2480 or by email at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com
Kirkland, WA
New Internet stores, new Showrooms, product line grows 100 fold…
Allied Trade Group, Inc., parent company of the once exclusively dot-com Lighting Universe, launched in July 1999 with 7000 products, now offers over 700,000 products from more than 300 manufacturers through five Internet stores, and five retail Showrooms. Their stores have become the shopping destination for retail consumers and trades persons seeking to buy lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, flooring products, door & cabinet hardware, and home décor accessories.
Allied Trade Group’s experience in understanding the changing buying habits of consumers for its products, feeds its continued growth and expansion, both online and in traditional retailing environments. With its entry into additional home improvement and décor product areas; the recent launch of DecorUniverse.com, KnobsandHardware.com, and the opening of their fifth retail lighting showroom in Tacoma, Washington, is proof-positive that Allied Trade Group is fast becoming a retail giant.
Internet shopping has become quite progressive in the last few years. Customer service is now paramount, successful cross-store selling, and creative promotions are key in satisfying today’s consumers to keep them coming back for more. Allied Trade Group knows that to stand out from the growing number of Internet and traditional retailers they must offer customers something no one else will or does. The answer – give away Free Light Bulbs to all showroom customers in addition to providing exemplary customer service, no hassle returns, a five year warranty on lighting, and a 110% price guarantee. Normally reserved as after the sale add-on’s, the free light bulbs, available exclusively through their Washington lighting showrooms in Burlington, Kennewick, Kirkland, Seattle Design Center, and Tacoma, are adding up to increased sales.
What’s next for Allied Trade Group? In the near future this growing retail giant has plans to open more lighting showrooms, expand into traditional retailing environments for its other Internet stores, and open The Kirkland Design Center, a design resource center serving the interior design needs of the growing communities on the eastern side of Lake Washington.
About Allied Trade Group, Inc.
Our mission is to create exceptional value for our customers. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and lighting showrooms to meet the home and commercial product needs of interior designers, architects, builders, homeowners and lighting specifiers. Online stores include: LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, and DecorUniverse.com. Combined, our stores provide customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 300 manufacturers.
With more than 1 million site visitors a month, Allied Trade Group has market visibility attractive to well known brands like Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy, and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive brands like Cristal, Drooz Studio, Rohl, and Duravit. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our customers.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kathryn Heilbrunn at 425-814-2515 x2480 or email Kathryn at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com.
Lighting Universe extends its market reach by opening its fourth lighting showroom targeted to Designers and their clients.
Kirkland, WA
Filling demand is where Lighting Universe began five years ago, and it continues to do so at the Seattle Design Center. Lighting Universe, a full-service resource for high-end custom residential and commercial lighting, brings designers over 250 manufacturers and over 500,000 products via their new location in Plaza Suite 391.
“We are here to simplify the designers’ process for specifying lighting. We offer everything from one location – no more searching through an overwhelming number of catalogs,” explains owner Gary Rubens. Lighting Universe represents nearly every high-end brand of lighting on the market and has consolidated all of the their catalog data into one web site searchable by a variety of topics: room-specific, product type, manufacturer, what’s in stock and more, which can all be accessed in their new showroom.
The newest and more popular lighting products are on display in the showroom. Qualified lighting salespeople and certified lighting designers are on hand to help, offering minimal to full electrical and lighting plans as well. They all train regularly with manufacturers and are consistently familiar with the intricacies of each line.
Their website offers unique tools for the designer, such as the “project manager” and “print project spec sheet” functions which allow designers to build a spec book for clients and contractors, complete with or without pricing, markups, job information, and specific instructions.
The Lighting Universe Designer’s Gallery is located at the Seattle Design Center in Plaza Suite 391, 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108.
For additional information about Lighting Universe, call (206) 762-7335, or visit their website at http://www.lightinguniverse.com.
About Allied Trade Group, Inc.
Our mission is to create exceptional value for our customers. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and lighting showrooms to meet the home and commercial product needs of interior designers, architects, builders, homeowners and lighting specifiers. Online stores include: LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, and DecorUniverse.com. Combined, our stores provide customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 300 manufacturers.
With more than 1 million site visitors a month, Allied Trade Group has market visibility attractive to well known brands like Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy, and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive brands like Cristal, Drooz Studio, Rohl, and Duravit. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our customers.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kathryn Heilbrunn at 425-814-2515 x2480 or email Kathryn at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com.
Kirkland, WA
Allied Trade Group, Inc., operators of Lighting Universe retail lighting showrooms, as well as the lightinguniverse.com and fixtureuniverse.com websites, is pleased to announce the opening of a new lighting showroom in Burlington, Washington. This marks the third showroom opening in less than a year, indicative of the explosive growth that Lighting Universe is experiencing.
The new lighting showroom was strategically selected for its location. Lighting Universe in Burlington is one of only two retail lighting stores in the region, and is positioned to experience tremendous growth in the upcoming months as a result of the recent boom in the home-building industry in that region. Lighting Universe aims to supply builders and contractors in that area with all of their lighting needs through offering special builder pricing.
“By giving customers access to hundreds of thousands of lighting products from over 250 suppliers and expanding customer service options through LightingUniverse.com, we believe the new combination will further strengthen Lighting Universe as the leading provider of decorative lighting in Burlington and the surrounding region,” said Gary Rubens, President and CEO of Allied Trade Group. “We are very excited to provide our products and services to that market,” said Rubens.
Lighting Universe in Burlington is located at 1956 S. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233. Most of the back-office work of purchasing, fulfillment and accounting will be centralized in the Allied Trade Group headquarters in Kirkland, Washington.
About Allied Trade Group, Inc.
Our mission is to create exceptional value for our customers. Established in 1999, Allied Trade Group, Inc. owns and operates five online stores and lighting showrooms to meet the home and commercial product needs of interior designers, architects, builders, homeowners and lighting specifiers. Online stores include: LightingUniverse.com, FixtureUniverse.com, FloorsandSurfaces.com, KnobsandHardware.com, and DecorUniverse.com. Combined, our stores provide customers access to over 700,000 products from more than 300 manufacturers.
With more than 1 million site visitors a month, Allied Trade Group has market visibility attractive to well known brands like Kohler, Mohawk, Thomas Lighting, Kenroy, and Hubbardton Forge as well as exclusive brands like Cristal, Drooz Studio, Rohl, and Duravit. This translates into superior selection, service and value for our customers.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kathryn Heilbrunn at 425-814-2515 x2480 or email Kathryn at kheilbrunn@alliedtradegroup.com.