Online sales of clothing increased by 14% in the year until May 2022*, despite e-commerce sales falling in most other categories. This indicates that shoppers are now making up for lost time; getting out and about with confidence. Wardrobe updates are making buyers feel ready...
The news of a large fire at Smurfit Kappa was a shock to the cardboard packaging industry. They are a major supplier of cardboard to smaller UK packaging companies, including us, with many people across the industry knowing individuals in the team. We were relieved to...
When Aylesbury Box Company first opened its doors, polystyrene inserts and bubble wrap were widely used as void fillers. Many brands favoured layers of packaging to heighten the perception of luxury or value for money. Plastic was widely accepted as a desirable packaging material. Awareness of...
Bold and impactful packaging design helps to make a brand memorable. When a Pets Love Fresh e-commerce box arrives at the door, we’re sure that even the dog associates it with their favourite lunch! Pets Love Fresh Our bodies need nutritious food to function at their best...
In communities around the UK, bots are providing local delivery services. Following many successful trials, Robot deliveries are likely to become commonplace on our streets. Does this mean a rethink in packaging design? The Benefit of Robot Deliveries Cambourne in Cambridge is one of many UK communities...
We enjoy the challenge of applying our cardboard engineering skills to create bespoke boxes that provide the perfect fit, presentation and protection for a product. When we were approached by the founders of Shirinoku, the Aylesbury Box Company team had a fascinating packaging design project...
With soaring prices, every business is looking for ways to keep prices down and remain competitive. When it comes to packaging, buying off the shelf options is cheaper than custom boxes, but which offers the best value? Off-the-Shelf V Bespoke Boxes "I need to keep fulfilment and...
Online shopping is desirable because it enables consumers to have everything now. The speed and simplicity of e-commerce are reasons why the average British shopper places three orders a week. In this article, we explore the other factors that are important to these online shoppers. What...
At Aylesbury Box Company, we enjoy playing a small role in helping start-up businesses to get off the ground. Our packaging advice and printed boxes are one small step in the journey to getting a product to market. In a recent article, we focused on a...
Meeting the demand for cardboard packaging has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for Aylesbury Box Company and other packaging manufacturers. Globally, demand outstripped supply in early 2021 and we had to respond. We expanded to fulfil customer orders, but what is in store...