Lighting Applications 6 of 9
Retail Lighting
Lighting makes a statement about a store

Often, linear fluorescent lamps are used for general lighting, and halogen lamps for accent lighting.

High CRI is very important for
merchandise display.

Good lighting is a valuable tool that attracts customers and aids in the sales of merchandise. Lighting makes a statement about a store. It impacts on what shoppers see and do. It grabs their attention, draws them into the store, guides them through display, helps them evaluate merchandise and motivates them to buy.

Three layers of lighting:

  • General Lighting
  • Display Lighting or Accent Lighting (3x to 10x general level)
  • Wall Wash

Major Retrofit Opportunities:

  • Halogen PAR to Halogen IR, Retail IR, Silv-IR
  • T8SP to SPX
  • T8 to T8WM and F28/UMX
  • CMH
  • MVR400/U to 360WM and 400Staybright (Big-box retailers, grocery stores)
  • T5 HO lamps and fixture