Pets are part of the family. As such, they provide unconditional love and companionship, so it is no wonder that pet ownership is on the rise. This is great news for pet retailers, who are experiencing a rise in sales. As we supply packaging for...
Over half of UK household waste is reused, recycled or composted at the many recycling centres across the country. As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, we rely on residents flattening their used boxes and placing them in the recycling bin. Once collected, cardboard is one of...
The products sent in your e-commerce boxes or industrial cartons are only secure and protected when the box has been sealed. So, what are the options to seal boxes for shipping? 4 Options for Sealing Cardboard Boxes There are four main options for sealing cardboard boxes: Tape –...
Your product range is sorted and now you need e-commerce packaging. So, how do you know what you need when this isn’t your area of expertise? For many online retailers, the easy option is to order off-the-shelf postal boxes, but this is unlikely to be...
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used for shipping goods, but how are they manufactured and why are they a popular packaging material? How are Cardboard Boxes Made? Renewable materials Corrugated cardboard is made from a high percentage (over 70%) of recycled cardboard fibres, combined with raw paper pulp...
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 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...
Retail is shifting online and yet many retailers still approach product packaging with a traditional retail mindset. Why do brands need to think differently when it comes to e-commerce postal boxes? The Purpose of Retail Packaging Let’s start with retail packaging, which is all about shelf appeal....
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...
The countdown to Christmas provides an ideal opportunity for brands to raise their profile and entice new customers with festive packaging designs. This can encompass a simple twist to the usual font or colour or a completely fresh packaging concept. Either way, a seasonal design...