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Light welcomes shoppers to largest Primark in the world
The opening of the largest Primark store in the world presented a challenge to lighting professionals: light this vast space with a limited number of types of luminaires.

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The right light ‘helps cheese last 50% longer’
Supermarket lighting with the specially designed ‘light recipes’ can extend the shelf life of cheese by 50 per cent, says Signify.

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LEDs are damaging the nutrients in milk, says report
LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of milk and shortening its shelf life, according to a new report by researchers from Newcastle University.

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How Coop tackled meat discolouration – with light
Even when stored and displayed in refrigerated cabinets, pre-packed meat discolours over time. It’s a major problem for grocery retailers. Here's how one solved the problem with light…
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Reviewed: Swimming pool lights
Summer is here, so we are going for a swim. In this article, we are looking at both indoor and outdoor pools. Design criteria It…

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Store combines Bluetooth mesh with tuneable white light
A FASHION brand has unveiled its flagship store which features tuneable white lighting controlled by an intelligent Bluetooth mesh wireless control system. Chinese brand ENG’s…

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Reviewed: Emergency exit signs
Emergency lighting and escape lighting are essential but they are often seen as a separate discipline from the rest of the building’s lighting. It can…

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Sylvania recalls its Start track spotlight over shock fears
SYLVANIA Lighting is recalling its Start Track spot integral luminaire over fears that it could pose a potential electrical shock hazard. The company emphasised that…


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Reviewed: Emergency lighting twin spots
We test and review the latest Emergency lighting twin spots

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Reviewed: Flexible IP-rated LED tape
We test and review the latest Flexible IP-rated LED tape

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Lights help supermarket customers find products
IN ONE of the first real-world trials of location-tracking lighting, customers at a supermarket in The Netherlands are using smartphones guided by lights to find…

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M&S introduces cloud-based lighting control
UK RETAILER Marks & Spencer is using a cloud-based lighting control system across a number of its stores. The deployment is understood to be a…

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Customers ‘to be supported’ despite Microlights closure
PROJECT customers using Microlights luminaires will continue to be supported despite the company entering administration. Parent company Aurora says it will step in to supply product…

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Reviewed: Retro style filament lamps
It’s strange how some people embrace cutting-edge products such as the latest smart phones and satnav but then prefer the 100-year-old technology of filament lamps…

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ILP tackles ‘confusion’ over maintenance factors
The Institution of Lighting Professionals is attempting to address widespread ‘confusion’ in the industry over the determination of maintenance factors with LED luminaires.


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Dramatic lighting is key to revamped Louis Vuitton store
French luxury goods giant Louis Vuitton has unveiled the much-anticipated revamp of its flagship London store on New Bond Street.

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Light welcomes shoppers to largest Primark in the world
The opening of the largest Primark store in the world presented a challenge to lighting professionals: light this vast space with a limited number of types of luminaires.