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 Black Friday bargain. However, this was one of...
We all judge on appearances and that is why packaging design matters. As customers, we often have nothing more than the packaging to go on before making a purchase. The boxes, bottles and tins indicate whether this product can meet our needs and match our...
Have you spent years developing your product range and preparing to launch or grow your business? If so, don’t let your efforts be let down by sub-standard packaging. All too often, postal boxes and even retail packaging are an afterthought. Therefore, quick decisions are made...
For decades, it’s been cheaper to import goods from around the globe than to produce them locally, but the tide is changing. So, what is driving reshoring and how is this impacting supply chain sustainability? UK Businesses Favour Local Suppliers & Production Brexit, Covid, the war in...
Brand commitments, consumer influence and Government targets are shifting focus towards design, production, use and reuse which reduces environmental impact. Products that claim to be eco-friendly influence purchasing decisions, so going green is a good move for business. The majority of consumers want to make purchases...
Live in the moment they say, appreciate the here and now. How can you be thinking about Christmas packaging in the middle of summer? Well, we are and that’s because retailers have to plan all year to optimise sales during the festive period. At any time...
We are used to terms like vegetarian, gluten-free and low calorie being used to describe food, but how about drinks? Aylesbury Box Company have just supplied printed shipping boxes to a drinks company with a difference. Low and No Drinks is a recently launched business that...
Bespoke fittings company, Corston Architectural Detail, were looking for a UK packaging company. They wanted simple, yet protective, plastic-free packaging with white print. Aylesbury Box Company were one of the few packaging suppliers who could offer a raw cardboard finish with vivid-white ink print. Interior Design...
This has been a year when retailers have needed to adapt at speed. The demand for deliveries accelerated as soon as lockdown came into force in March. In the packaging industry, orders for cardboard shipping cartons took a sudden leap and the surge in orders...
Aylesbury Box Company can simply sell boxes to your business, but that is seldom the best option. Our preference is to gather a greater understanding of your products and your brand. We can then apply our knowledge and experience to advise on the most suitable...