Publications Covering the Lighting Stores Industry

Arc Magazine Print + Online

International architectural lighting title featuring retail and showroom projects, product debuts, and design interviews relevant to premium store environments.

https://www.arc-magazine.com Circulation: 20,000

Architectural SSL Print + Online

Trade publication focused on solid-state lighting for commercial spaces, with specs, case studies, and product awards applicable to retail lighting and controls.

https://www.architecturalssl.com Circulation: 30,000

Chain Store Age Print + Online

Covers retail chains’ operations and store development; frequent features on store design, energy programs, and lighting rollouts across multi-site retailers.

https://chainstoreage.com Circulation: 50,000

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Print + Online

Engineering title for specifiers; covers lighting design, codes, controls, and integration for commercial and retail build‑outs and renovations.

https://www.csemag.com Circulation: 60,000

EC&M (Electrical Construction & Maintenance) Print + Online

Electrical trade magazine covering lighting systems, NEC updates, retrofits, and maintenance strategies for commercial and retail facilities.

https://www.ecmweb.com Circulation: 150,000

Electrical Contractor Print + Online

Magazine for electrical contractors with deep coverage of luminaires, controls, and installation best practices in retail and hospitality settings.

https://www.ecmag.com Circulation: 90,000

Enlightenment Magazine Print + Online

Retailer‑focused lighting publication offering showroom merchandising, product trends, vendor news, and sales strategies for lighting stores.

https://enlightenmentmag.com Circulation: 25,000

Facility Executive Print + Online

Targets facility leaders; features lighting maintenance, energy management, and multi‑site retail programs including LEDs, sensors, and smart controls.

https://facilityexecutive.com Circulation: 40,000

Furniture, Lighting & Decor Print + Online

Covers the business of lighting and home furnishings for showrooms: merchandising, trend reports, market previews, and vendor updates.

https://www.furniturelightingdecor.com Circulation: 45,000

Gifts & Decorative Accessories Print + Online

Home and gift retail trade media with lighting category coverage, market news, and showroom merchandising ideas for seasonal and everyday assortments.

https://www.giftsanddec.com Circulation: 40,000

Home Accents Today Print + Online

Home furnishings B2B title that routinely covers residential lighting trends, showroom profiles, and vendor line introductions.

https://www.homeaccentstoday.com Circulation: 45,000

Hospitality Design Print + Online

Hospitality design authority with robust lighting content—fixtures, mood, and controls—for hotels, restaurants, and retail‑adjacent experiential spaces.

https://www.hospitalitydesign.com Circulation: 60,000

Inside Lighting Online

U.S. lighting industry news site tracking manufacturers, distribution, showrooms, policy, and M&A with frequent coverage impacting lighting retailers.

https://inside.lighting Circulation: 100,000

LD+A (Lighting Design + Application) Print + Online

The Illuminating Engineering Society’s flagship magazine with best practices, research translation, and project features across retail and commercial applications.

https://www.ies.org/lda Circulation: 35,000

LEDs Magazine Print + Online

LED/SSL technology and business coverage spanning product launches, standards, channels, and retrofit markets relevant to retail lighting.

https://www.ledsmagazine.com Circulation: 120,000

LightED Online

A tED Magazine brand dedicated to lighting for electrical distributors; trends, training, and product news useful to distributor‑run lighting counters and showrooms.

https://lightedmag.com Circulation: 20,000

Retail Dive Online

Daily retail industry news and analysis with store design and in‑store experience coverage, including the role of lighting in shopper engagement.

https://www.retaildive.com Circulation: 300,000

Retail TouchPoints Online

Focuses on retail strategy and in‑store experience; covers smart lighting, IoT, and analytics that influence modern store environments.

https://www.retailtouchpoints.com Circulation: 120,000

Retrofit Print + Online

Commercial building retrofit publication with frequent lighting case studies, energy savings analyses, and incentives relevant to retail portfolios.

https://www.retrofitmagazine.com Circulation: 50,000

VMSD (Visual Merchandising and Store Design) Print + Online

Visual merchandising and store design authority; showcases how lighting shapes storytelling, fixture strategies, and customer journeys in retail.

https://vmsd.com Circulation: 45,000