All Set For Peak Selling Season?
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 several peak selling days in the final weeks of 2023. […]
4 Packaging Design Essentials
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 values. As such, they significantly impact sales. So, what are […]
Questions to Ask a Packaging Supplier
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 about which packaging supplier to use, largely based on the […]
Reshoring & Supply Chain Sustainability
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 Ukraine and a rapid rise in interest rates. […]
Environmental Claims Under Scrutiny
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 that are ethically sourced and recyclable, so they are […]
It’s not too early for Christmas Packaging
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 of year, packaging design plays a vital role in […]
Drinks Delivery for All Dietary Requirements
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 supplies beverages to suit every dietary choice. Boxes of […]
Designed, Made, Supplied and Delivered
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 Fittings Corston Architectural Detail design, make and supply premium […]
Retail Packaging Update: Boxes and Bags
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 has not stopped. Boxes Delivered to your Door Being forced […]
More than Packaging Suppliers
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 packaging options. Benefit from our Full Packaging Design Service We […]
Responsibility to Reduce Waste Lies with Packaging Suppliers
A growing awareness of waste, prominent media coverage and the BBC’s Blue Planet II series are cited as the three primary reasons that the UK public are taking a greater interest in packaging. In Beyond the Box research, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, the majority stated that they now had a greater awareness of product […]
