Lighting and Shading Are the Darlings of the CI Channel. Do They Have Any Downside?
Dealers dish on how lighting a shading fit into their business from talking profit margins, upsell opportunities, and…
News June 8
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Are Feelings of Price Pressure in Lighting & Shading Really Just an Education Issue?
CE Pro’s Lighting & Shading Survey finds that the step up in fixture cost to CI-grade lighting doesn’t…
News June 1
Designers, Architects More Frequently Turn to CEDIA Expo/CIX for Understanding CI
Recent research from the NKBA and CEDIA showcases how designers are becoming more needing of custom integration due…
News May 26
The Other Way AI Could Shape Smart Homes: The Week in Playback
Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…
News May 10
CEDIA Establishes Research Division to Bolster Industry Insight
The new division, headed by Ryan Bardach, will present its debut findings at CEDIA Expo 2026 during the…
News May 6
Signs of Concentration Forming in CI: The Week in Playback
Peel back the noise of the news week with a relaxing spin through some of custom integration's biggest…
News April 19
CI May Be Developing Its Own K-Shaped Economy (and the Cause Isn’t Clear)
As the effects of tariffs show up on balance sheets, D-Tools Year-in-Review Report finds that outsized gains at…
News April 14
A Thorough Look at DIY and Its Impact on the Custom Integration Channel
Threat or opportunity? We analyze industry data while talking to experts to see what DIY’s true impact on…
News March 27
The Quiet Talent Shortage: Why Sales Pay Is Climbing Faster Than Tech Wages in CI
While median pay falls in line with broader industry growth, the 2025 Wage & Salary study revealed that…
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