Why NYC’s Garment District Relies on Local Courier Services
Who would have thought that an area about one square mile in size would need to rely so heavily on courier services? New York City, the fashion capitol of the US, is where the Garment Center or Garment District calls home. The neighborhood loosely spans north to south from 42th Street to 34th Street, and east to west […]
Office Relocation Made Easy
The new year will potentially bring about many new changes in the way you do business. With new technology emerging on what seems like a daily basis, many companies don’t have the same business real estate needs that they did just a few short years ago. For example, many companies are filing documents electronically instead […]
Planning for Your First Trade Show
Exhibiting at a trade show is a great way to build your brand, bring awareness to your product/service and, well of course, to make sales. Trade shows are also an excellent platform to network with associates and to see exactly what your competition is up to. Whatever prompts you to exhibit at one of New […]
History of the Messenger
With all of the commotion on the streets of New York City, many don’t give couriers a second thought, especially about how today’s bike messengers and courier services came to be. We feel that the industry must have been formed out of a modern need to get parcels from one spot to another quickly. But the need […]
Holiday Traffic Challenges for NYC Businesses
The holiday season is here and New Yorkers can tell just by the increased hustle, bustle…and traffic! Even in these hard economic times, tourism in NYC has remained high due to heavily discounted and value-added pricing from the hospitality and entertainment industries. The city is expected to have welcomed over 55 million visitors by year’s […]
Drone Delivery Won’t Fly In NYC
While both Amazon and Google have announced their interest in offering drone delivery services in the forseeable future, making it possible for same-day delivery, a recent indication of some new FAA rules in the works makes it highly unlikely that anyone will be seeing drone deliveries in New York City any time soon. It appears […]
This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget The Usefulness Of Messengers
With Thanksgiving upon us, we have “officially” entered the frenzy of the holiday season. Whether you are a business that wants to make sure your most valued customers realize how much you appreciate them at this time of year or you are a busy professional who doesn’t have time to pack up and ship your […]
Some Of Today’s Delivery Services Companies Can Do It All
Do you remember a time when a delivery company was simply responsible for picking up a package or set of items at Point A and delivering it to Point B by a specific time? Today, leading delivery service companies, especially those located in metropolitan areas, are stepping up their games to provide value-added services that are […]
GFD Can Help Retailers Offer Same Day Delivery Service in NYC
With more and more consumers seeking instant gratification when it comes to ordering online or by phone, the demand for same day delivery service is exploding. Companies like Amazon are now making it possible for customers to receive same day shipping on more than a million products in select cities, including New York City, with the only […]
Deliver A Gift Of Thanks To A Veteran On Veterans Day
One day in November is set aside each year to honor veterans in our country. This federal holiday is observed in the United States on November 11th and is designed to be a day to honor and thank those who have served in some capacity in the armed forces. If you know a veteran who deserves […]