January 2026 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
February 12, 2026
The Current Conditions component declined to 55.6, down sharply from 72.2 in December. Respondents reported that 22 percent experienced “better” conditions, 11 percent reported “worse,” and 67 percent saw conditions remain unchanged. Compared to last month, the distribution of responses reflects a pullback in momentum and greater variability in operating conditions across firms. Overall sentiment remains slightly expansionary, but at a notably weaker level than in December.
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Lightovation Sets the Tone for 2026 with Year Over Year Growth and Design-Forward Programming
February 3, 2026
Lightovation, the largest residential lighting marketplace in North America, wrapped its January edition with strong buyer turnout and a renewed focus on design, innovation, and education. January’s Lightovation delivered its strongest attendance in multiple years, including a 25% increase in attendance by retail showrooms as well as interior designers, architects, builders, plus kitchen and bath designers and showrooms.
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