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After a Year, Watertown’s Shop Local Group Eyes Future

Watertown, MA - Watertown Local First, a network of independent local businesses that advocate for local shopping, is celebrating its first anniversary next month. With a year under its belt, the organization is now planning... more »

NYIGF Expands Several Categories for Winter 2013 Market

As a result of both greater demand from companies seeking access to the New York market, as well as subtle shifts to the exhibit floor layout, the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) is on... more »

Cash Mob Event Held in Hopes of Boosting Local Sales

Coshocton, OH - More than 25 people turned out for Coshocton's first Cash Mob event Monday at Canal Cargo, and it could be an indication of good things to come."We think it's a fantastic idea,"... more »

Group Celebrates a Year of Supporting Watertown’s ‘Local’ Businesses

Watertown, MA - Chances are you're not familiar with Watertown Local First ... yet. After all, the non-profit organization just celebrated its first anniversary last week, but the strength of the group keeps growing as... more »

Uptown Neighborhood Renewal ‘Cash Mobs’ Seek To Support Local Struggling Businesses

Manhattan, NY - A group of upper Manhattan residents is mobbing local stores — armed with a wad of cash and a mission to support local businesses.Uptown Neighborhood Renewal, the community outreach arm of Uptown... more »

Mobbed by Community, Spirit and Cash

Memphis, TN - The mob rushing through the streets of the Cooper-Young neighborhood on Oct. 17 will not be an angry one bearing pitchforks, torches and ill will, but one with open pocketbooks, dollar bills... more »

2013 Dates Announced for Artisan Resource at NYIGF

GLM has announced 2013 dates for the winter and summer editions of Artisan Resource™, a first-of-its-kind artisan production-sourcing event for U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers. Artisan Resource will be held semi-annually, alongside... more »

NYIGF’s “Night on Broadway” Features Specially-Priced Tickets to Disney’s Newsies The Musical

NEWSIES, Disney's new, two-time Tony Award® -winning Broadway musical, will be the featured "Night on Broadway" performance during the winter 2013 edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). As part of this popular... more »