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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...