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...
As we start a new financial year, we want to sow the seeds for updating and improving your e-commerce postal boxes. How can packaging design benefit your business, customers and the environment? Here are 5 essential steps to consider: 1. Reduce or remove single-use plastic from e-commerce...
In our previous article ‘A Growing Love for Subscription Boxes', we covered target customers, appeal and profitability. Continuing on the theme, this article looks at: Planning Subscription Box Contents Marketing Subscription Boxes Customer Service Planning Subscription Box Contents With a clearer idea of what will appeal to...
The UK population are falling in love with subscription boxes. More of us than ever are signing up for monthly deliveries. For those looking to launch a new business, subscription box services are relatively low cost to set up and the repeat custom aids financial...
The rise of digital technology led to many believing that the paperless office would be the norm in the 21st Century. Would this lead to paper mills and packaging manufacturers in the UK going out of business? According to packaging data collated by Ibis World, there...
Health and beauty e-commerce is one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Established and emerging brands are packaging and delivering goods to fulfil shifting customer behaviours. Statista data forecast online beauty sales to be 36.9% of total sales by the end of 2021, with volumes increasing through...
The convenience, choice and speed of delivery offered by e-commerce retailers have driven the shift to online shopping. Compounded by self-isolation, even those who resisted digital have rapidly increased online spending. Our role as a cardboard packaging manufacturer is to provide bespoke boxes. We help...
As packaging suppliers, Aylesbury Box Company are contacted by many individuals who are considering the option of setting up an online business. For these start-up enterprises, we offer small runs of bespoke packaging and advice on branding boxes. Our recommendations help e-commerce businesses to keep...
As physical stores and town centre cafes reopened, a surge of shoppers returned to the High Street. Seeking out the sensory experiences and personal interaction that is missing online. After a year of e-commerce domination, can we expect fewer cardboard boxes arriving at our front...
Being quick to respond to online demand has saved many businesses over the last year. Investment in digital technologies has helped to satisfy customer needs, whilst retaining social distancing. The interaction that customers have with your brand is increasingly likely to be through your website...