Some Retailers Struggle, But Your Company Doesn’t Have To

Some Retailers Struggle, But Your Company Doesn’t Have To

It’s no secret that many brick and mortar retailers have been struggling lately. Some examples include: Sears has had declining sales the past few quarters and now, in what the Wall Street Journal is calling a “bid for time,” the company has sold its...
Tips for E-Commerce Packaging Safety

Tips for E-Commerce Packaging Safety

When creating an e-commerce packaging program, one of the most important aspects is safety of your product. Packages should look attractive, but they also need to be sturdy enough to ensure that the product does not get damaged or destroyed, particularly if your...
Gift Packaging Forecasts for 2017

Gift Packaging Forecasts for 2017

Gift packaging continues to be increasingly popular in the final years of the 2010s. A recent report by Future Marketing Insights highlights the various aspects of the gift packaging industry that they forecast will grow bigger over the next 10 years. These are some...
Is a Flexible POS System Right for your Business?

Is a Flexible POS System Right for your Business?

Big box, children’s clothing store Gymboree has transitioned to a flexible point of sales system (POS), which allows store staff to not only process secure payments from anywhere within the store but also allows access to inventory and order information. The...
Trends in Retail for 2017

Trends in Retail for 2017

As we enter 2017, a number of positive new trends are emerging that impact the commercial packaging business. In a recent article, expert business consultant and adviser Richard Shapiro took a look at what’s coming to the sales and retail industry in 2017: Good...
IKEA puts the “Real” back in Reality

IKEA puts the “Real” back in Reality

Scroll through most social media today and you’ll find delightfully composed images of manicured gardens, perfectly frothed lattes, and the effortlessly styled “shelfie”– a photo of your prized positions artfully arranged on a shelf-like surface – now almost as...