Staylighting Journal

Buying Guides

Practical guidance for hospitality lighting buyers — specs, sourcing, OEM and trends. Written from the factory floor, not a marketing desk.

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Buying Guides

MOQ, Lead Time & FOB: A Practical Guide to Importing Lighting from China

Three numbers decide whether a lighting import goes smoothly: MOQ, lead time and FOB. Get them wrong and you either tie up cash in stock you cannot move, miss an installation date,…

Sep 10, 2026 · 10 min read

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Buying Guides

How to Choose a Chandelier for a Boutique Hotel

Scale, ceiling height, finish, light output and lead time — the checklist hotel buyers actually use when specifying chandeliers.

Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min read

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