Packaging and Shipping Considerations for eCommerce Stores
Shipping is not what it once was - and that's a good thing. There is no denying that the rise of online business, or e-commerce, has changed the face of shipping. Gone are the days of mail-order catalogs or TV call-in orders when companies could give a vague “4-6 weeks for delivery” and there wasn’t anything customers could do about it - including tracking their packages. Today, things h...
Protective Packaging to Keep Your Eyes on in 2020 and Beyond
When consumers purchase a product in a store or order one online for delivery to their front door, they don't want to open the package to a damaged or defective item. This only reflects poorly on the brand and reduces the likelihood of the consumer conducting repeat business with it in the future. Now, it's worth noting that a product can become damaged in a variety of ways, however the...
3 Reasons Why Box Partitions Make Happy Customers
Have you ever opened a box, only to see all of the contents mixed around inside with no apparent order or care taken? Are you doing that to your customers? Chances are, if you’re shipping your items without box partitions, or box dividers, your products are arriving to your customers as one big jumbled mess. Avoid that unprofessional mess, and enjoy the many benefits of partitions. 3 Ben...
Pros and Cons of Custom Corrugated Packaging
When it comes to packaging, is the stock route or the custom route right for you? Stock packaging is exactly what it sounds like — packaging that comes ready-made and in standard formats. Custom packaging, on the other hand, can be tailor-made to fit a specific product, promote brand awareness or relay a message right on the box. So what’s best for you? Here’s a closer look at the pros a...