Retail & Display Lighting
Retail and display lighting is directional lighting, mainly track spotlights and adjustable downlights, used to highlight products, displays and artwork in shops, showrooms, galleries and hospitality venues. Our range is led by Kosnic Alcor track downlights in 15W and 25W, with 15°, 24° and 38° beam angles, switchable colour temperature and black or white bodies for 1-circuit and 3-circuit track.
Kosnic Avalon adjustable housings come in brass, black, chrome and silver. With more than 200 products here, trade customers can spec a full scheme at trade prices, delivered next working day in NI and ROI when ordered by 5pm.
How to plan retail and display lighting
Display lighting should draw the eye to products, show colours accurately and be easy to re-aim when the layout changes. Track systems and adjustable downlights do this well, provided the components are chosen to work together.
Track or recessed?
- Track spotlights, such as Kosnic Alcor, can be moved and re-aimed along the track as displays change, making them the standard choice for shops and showrooms.
- Adjustable recessed housings, such as Kosnic Avalon, give a cleaner ceiling while still allowing light to be tilted onto walls and displays.
- General recessed lighting from our ceiling downlights range fills in ambient light between accents.
Key specifications
Beam angle controls how light is used: narrow beams around 15° pick out individual products from a distance, medium beams around 24° suit shelving and mannequins, and wider beams around 38° light larger displays and general areas. Colour rendering matters in fashion, food and furniture retail, where a high CRI shows true colours. CCT-switchable spotlights let you set warm white for hospitality or neutral white for clothing and homeware. Check the track type before ordering, as 1-circuit and 3-circuit spotlights use different adaptors.
Installation and control
Plan track runs parallel to the displays, at a distance that gives a comfortable aiming angle and avoids glare into customers' eyes. Use matching connectors, end caps and feeds from the same track system, which you will find among our lighting accessories. For dimming or scene setting, check driver compatibility and choose controls from our controls and drivers range. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and current wiring regulations.
Meteor Electrical is a family-run wholesaler with over 100 trade brands and 5,000+ products in stock. Orders over £30 / €35 ex VAT are delivered free, and our team is on 028 8675 1515, Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm.
FAQ's
- What is the difference between 1-circuit and 3-circuit track?
- What beam angle should I use for retail display lighting?
- What CRI do I need for shop lighting?
- Can I mix different brands of spotlight on the same track?
- How far apart should track spotlights be?
- Do you deliver retail lighting for shop fit-outs?