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. […]
Build Resilience with Local Packaging Suppliers
If you are looking to build supply chain resilience, it’s time to contact your local packaging suppliers! Cost Effective Packaging There was a time when we faced stiff competition from Chinese packaging suppliers. Their prices were incredibly low and, even with shipping factored in, they offered cost effective packaging solutions. However, several factors have changed […]
Do Customers Prioritise Sustainable Packaging?
Aylesbury Box Company is on a sustainability journey. We produce sustainable packaging and we care about our people, and our planet, so we continuously implemented measures in line with our company vision. Our vision is to be an industry-leading cardboard packaging company; achieved via being innovative and helpful. Our activities should have a positive effect […]
Local Christmas Boxes: Treats Sorted!
It’s December! Time to start planning who will be around the table for Christmas dinner, along with which delicious treats to serve. This weekend is Small Business Saturday, so we encourage you to seek out local companies to supply your Christmas boxes. Independent businesses value your custom, offer something unique and help the local economy. […]
Why is FSC® Certification Important?
How can we have paper-based packaging without environmental destruction and what has FSC® certification got to do with it? We know that trees are essential to the global ecosystem, yet trees have to be felled to provide many of the items we use every day. Sustainable Packaging Supplies We’re aware that plastic packaging is damaging […]
Championing Sustainability in Organic September
Feeding the world whilst keeping food prices as low as possible is a challenge for producers. Intensive farming has provided a way to meet demands, yet whilst it keeps prices down, the cost to the environment, animal welfare and consumer health are high. Organic September highlights the benefits of choosing to buy organic produce. Yes, […]
Is there a Shortage of Cardboard Boxes?
Stories of Amazon hoarding all of the cardboard boxes are circulating. Has this presented other online retailers with packaging supply issues? As a specialist cardboard packaging manufacturer, we have prepared for and responded to a gradual increase in demand. The industry has been able to balance supply and demand until two major impacts hit at […]
E-commerce Collaboration for Online Success
Many companies have embraced new ways of working during lockdown. E-commerce has provided an opportunity to maintain sales when shops are forced to close. It is relatively quick and low-cost to set up an online shop. This statement is evidenced by the fact that between April and July 2020, 85,000UK businesses launched online or joined […]
Maximise Peak Season Sales
Every retailer needs to maximise sales in the countdown to Christmas. Getting your products, packaging, workspace and processes in order now will minimise ‘Out of Stock’, late deliveries and missed opportunities. The events of 2020 have driven demand for e-commerce. Even those who favoured physical stores are now choosing to avoid queues, masks and hand […]
A Great Packaging Team
What does it take to deliver the best packaging supplies? A great packaging team! At Aylesbury Box Company, every member of our team has a vital role to play. Whether manufacturing cardboard packaging, managing client accounts, helping to promote the business, keeping our finances in order or planning our future strategy, we need everyone to […]
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 […]
Harrods Delivers
Electric Vehicles & Packaging Supplies Support Growth in Local and International On-line Orders As the best known luxury store, Harrods is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to London. With opulent window displays and the chance of spotting a celebrity whilst you shop, many people are tempted through the doors. Inside is an […]
