Bright Future for E-commerce Packaging
Were you one of the many companies that rapidly adapted to the demand for local deliveries and online purchases? If packaging decisions were made in a hurry, Aylesbury Box Company can advise on better options. The global lockdown has fast-tracked a shift in consumer behaviour. Whilst there has been a steady growth in online shopping […]
Sow Clever Boxes
Many of us have spent more time than ever in our gardens this spring. Watching new plants emerge, noticing bees buzzing around and hearing the bird song. If this has inspired you to fill pots, hanging baskets and beds, Sow Clever boxes are ideal. Delivered to your door, these gardening boxes are ideal for getting […]
Packaging Advice for Start-up Companies 2
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 cost-effective. This article takes that theory a step further. […]
Merry Christmas!
To our Customers, Suppliers and Team! 2019 has been another exciting year of developments at Aylesbury Box Company and we want to thank everyone who has helped us take the company from strength to strength. Striving for Continuous Improvement More than a packaging supplier, we take pride in building good relationships with our customers. We […]
Selection Boxes of Tasty Treats
Gift packaging makes sweet treats an easy present for the friends that invite you over for dinner. Boxes of chocolates solve the dilemma of what to buy those tricky relatives. Coupled with advent calendars, selection packs and shelves filled with festive delights; it’s hard to resist the temptation at this time of year. Not everyone […]
Packaging Under Fire
For many years, Amazon was criticised for excessive packaging. The smallest of products were often sent in large cardboard boxes. In response to this, the global company tried attaching delivery labels to product packaging, which completely removed the need for boxes. This was a simple solution, but many complaints were received around Christmas, where the […]
Growth of Ecommerce
It may seem as though everyone is shopping online, but data from the Office of National Statistics reveals that in 2017 ecommerce accounted for 16.9% of purchases. This figure may be surprising, but ecommerce is still a relatively new concept. The rate of growth has certainly been higher for ecommerce sales than instore purchases and […]
Box Clever: Get Savvy with Brand Marketing
Demand for cardboard boxes is on the up. A sturdy packaging staple, they have proven their worth as a cost effective and robust means of transporting goods. There’s no need for radical change, but is it time to see cardboard boxes in a new light? Plain corrugated cardboard boxes are far from inspiring, but we […]
Same Day Delivery
There was a time when catalogue shopping was all the rage. The customer browsed huge, bulky mail order catalogues for the latest fashions and homeware. Once dream products were found and page numbers recorded, the detailed order form was completed by hand. When posted, it was commonplace to expect your delivery in 21-28 days. Mobile […]
Setting Up a Business: Make Packaging Count
With affordable technology on side, there’s never been a better time to start-up your own business. Whatever your idea, the starting point should always be to clearly define your ideal customer and identify exactly what they want. It’s important to consider the entire customer journey, not just the specific products or services you are selling. […]
How Can Ecommerce Packaging be Sustainable?
Packaging waste is a problem associated with online retail. Many ecommerce companies have been criticised for sending small items in large boxes, with excessive use of air filled plastic. It’s no longer acceptable. Customers are increasingly mindful of waste issues, with plastic pollution being the current focus of attention. China’s decision to no longer accept […]
Innovations in Parcel Delivery
The rise of online shopping has certainly reduced footfall in the UK’s High Streets. This in turn has reduced the volume of shoppers travelling to town and city centres. Unfortunately, the shift in consumer behaviour hasn’t solved the congestion problem, as delivery vans are bringing e-commerce goods to the doorstep. The last mile is the […]
Ecommerce Packaging Trends 2018
Ecommerce continues to provide an area of growth for retailers, but it takes more than a mobile responsive website to succeed online. Attracting and converting virtual shoppers requires a very different approach than your in-store strategy. Let’s consider ecommerce packaging. The need for eye-catching designs is less of a priority when it comes to ecommerce […]
Happiness Inside the E-commerce Box
I had a pleasant surprise at lunchtime; having removed the food from the package, I was greeted by a delightful image. A simple, yet beautiful, mono-print sun shone out from inside of the box. It made me smile. The printed box made me feel more joyful when eating the product. I now associate the food […]
Black Friday Blues
For many retailers, Black Friday offers an opportunity to attract customers and drive up sales. From promoting a limited number of products, to an ‘across the store’ approach, it takes considerable planning and effort to successfully pull off such a peak in demand. Black Friday promotions may now have come to an end, but for […]
Boost Customer Satisfaction with Ecommerce Packaging
Of all the European nations, the UK’s population is the most likely to buy online. The result has been an astronomical rise in ecommerce. These days every retailer needs to seriously consider having an online store in order to keep pace with consumer demands. The online retailer’s aim is to encourage website visitors, allow them […]
How Strong Packaging Builds Fans
A fabulous physique isn’t achieved by lounging around at home. If your time is spent working up a sweat at the gym, or training with a local sports team, it leaves less time to cook, clean and shop. This is where subscription boxes really come into their own; simply find the package you want and […]
Shopping Frenzy
Across the Atlantic, Black Friday has long been considered the official start to Christmas shopping. Held on the day after Thanksgiving, many schools and employees enjoy a four day weekend in which to celebrate, feast and shop. For many American retailers, Black Friday offers the opportunity to realise the biggest sales figures of the year. […]
