| Cutting Edge Interiors Joins the
Lighting One Family
St. Louis, MO (August 1, 2007) — Lighting One has grown again, welcoming Cutting Edge Interiors of Linden, NJ to its expanding family of member retailers.
“We’re excited any time a new market is being developed, as it offers that area a choice in high-quality product selection,” said Lighting One President Mike Cherico. “We are especially pleased that this new market will now have access to Lighting One exclusive merchandise."
Cutting Edge Interiors is the retail division of Cutting Edge Industries, a zinc casting company specializing in products for the lighting and furniture industries as well as consumer goods such as souvenirs and home decorations.
The new Lighting One member is devoting nearly 5 thousand square feet of its 40,000 square foot St. Georges Avenue facility to a deluxe lighting showroom, and construction is set to begin within the next 30 to 60 days.
Cutting Edge Industries was founded in 1992 and is owned by George Filler.
Lighting One (www.Lighting-One.com) is a cooperative retail organization consisting of over 140 member-owned retail lighting stores throughout the United States. Founded in 1999 as Ilucio, Lighting One joined CCA Global Partners, one of the world’s largest specialty home furnishings groups, in 2001. Lighting One’s purchasing power allows members to enjoy rebates on products, as well as participate in national programs. The cooperative also provides its members with extensive marketing services and exclusive merchandise. Lighting One prides itself on its ongoing education programs for managers and salespeople. The learning opportunities Lighting One provides help members increase customer satisfaction and employee retention.
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