One of the highlights of the season is the changing colours of leaves. A trip to many of the UK’s woodlands can be spectacular at this time of year, as they are filled with rich and earthy colours. Reflecting these changing tones in nature, we...
A staggering 3% of all retail sales were made in one day last year. According to the Mintle UK Black Friday Market Report, increases in the cost of living drove more buyers to splash out on a bargain. However, this was one of several peak...
If you are one of the UK’s many e-commerce businesses, are you aware that it isn’t just the price of a first class stamp that is increasing in October? Royal Mail is also bumping up the charges of sending small and medium parcels by 8-17%,...
In the last week, we’ve been contacted by a couple of small, independent retailers. They are looking for assistance with designing Christmas Gift Packaging. As they intended to sell stock at Festive Artisan Markets starting in November, there is just enough time to turn things...
A key discussion in the retail world is whether premium brands can have luxury packaging that is also sustainable. The conversation extends to packaging design, materials, finishes and supply chains, so let’s explore the possibilities. Designing Luxury Packaging The most successful premium packaging has been achieved by...
Could you make no new clothing purchases for 30 days? That is the challenge set by Oxfam each September to highlight the environmental impact of fast fashion. Many of us are unaware of the resources used to produce every item of clothing we wear. For example,...