We regularly receive quote requests for rigid boxes. These are desirable gift packaging as well as being widely used for luxury items. Jewellery, high-end interior fittings, electronic gadgets and perfumes are some of the products which might be sold in rigid boxes. Rigid boxes and made...
The shift towards online shopping has seen a steady increase in recent years, but nothing compares to the current rate of change. Restrictions on our daily movements have driven a spike in online grocery shopping, takeaway deliveries and digital subscriptions. According to Kantar Worldpanel UK, March...
How Bespoke Boxes Can Reduce your Postage Costs In the previous ‘Packaging Advice for Start-ups’ blog, we focused on how to make an impact on a tight budget. This article explained that, although you may initially consider bespoke packaging as an unnecessary expense, it can be...
At Aylesbury Box Company, we supply cardboard tubes. This cylindrical packaging solution can be ideal for presenting and sending a range of products including: Paper documents such as posters and maps Clothing (rolling can reduce creases and be more compact than folding) Drinks Bottles –...
In a world where being busy and productive is valued, creative crafts provide a constructive, yet relaxing outlet. Creative pursuits have been shown to have a calming effect on our mind and body. They can reduce anxiety, depression and stress, whilst boosting the positive emotions...
The beauty and cosmetics industry is thriving. It currently represents the fourth largest consumer packaging market in the UK, but alongside many other industries, it’s facing new challenges. A high percentage of beauty and cosmetic products are currently packaged in plastic. Consumer pressure means that action...
The market is flooded with goods and competitors. With so much choice, consumers can afford to be picky. As a business, you need to use every available tool to help your business stand out from the crowd. From exceptional, personalised service, through to bespoke boxes...
Are your customers being driven mad every time they receive a delivery from you? Ensuring a positive customer experience extends to every interaction with your company. You may have created the most desirable products and invested in a helpful customer service team, but what about...
The phrase ‘box clever’ means to ‘behave in a careful and cunning way’. In many ways, this reflects the role of packaging as a marketing tool. The design of retail packaging has to be carefully thought through, with the aim of influencing a potential buyer...
In the Greek Myth, Zeus gifts Pandora with a gilded box, along with strict instructions never to open it. Not knowing what's inside fuels Pandora's curiosity and temptation eventually drives her to lift the lid. When it comes to luxury packaging design, brands can use this...