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 […]
Since the start of 2021, the media has shared stories of depleting corrugated cardboard supplies. We’ve heard that UK Businesses Suffer Cardboard Shortages and Amazon has all of the cardboard boxes. As an e-commerce business owner, should you be concerned? Whilst the rapid increase in demand has affected supply, cardboard manufacturers are as busy as […]
When an e-commerce business is launched, the orders don’t start rolling in. There is so much competition online that it takes time and effort to attract browsers to your website. There is one way to fast-track the process; paid advertising. Get it right and this highly targeted marketing option will put your products in front […]
Many e-commerce businesses begin in a spare room. There is a vision, a range of products and determination to make it work. What’s lacking is a big team to take on all the roles. Should a small start-up portray the business as something bigger? Will customers feel reassured by thinking that you are operating on […]
Footwear to furniture, bird food to bike parts; every online retailer will sell different products to distinct target customers. One thing that they all have in common is the need for packaging. Every order has to be sent in envelopes, bags or boxes. When contacting packaging suppliers for the first time, it can be daunting […]
Did you know that a third of online purchases are made using a mobile device? The revenue generated by mobile commerce is predicted to double by 2024, so when it comes to website design, e-commerce business should be opting for mobile-first. Designing a positive user experience on a small mobile screen is different to a […]
You dream of working for yourself and have an e-commerce business idea in mind, but where to start? Ecommerce offers the potential to set up a business without extensive investment. It can provide a way to make a living on your terms, however, there is a lot to plan before you dive in. Are you […]
It feels great to receive and dispatch every order, but is that the end of the story? You may hope for engagement with your brand, repeat orders and recommendations, but is the reality a high volume of returns? Returned goods are time-consuming and costly to process. To maintain good customer relations and fulfil consumer rights, […]
As packaging suppliers, Aylesbury Box Company are contacted by many individuals who are considering the option of setting up an online business. For these start-up enterprises, we offer small runs of bespoke packaging and advice on branding boxes. Our recommendations help e-commerce businesses to keep the cost of postage and packaging down. Whilst quality packaging […]
Corrugated cardboard boxes provide good insulation and protection for goods in transit. Could the sturdy, cushioning credentials of this packaging material be used in other ways? In Japan, 360 of the 376 regional provinces have now signed an agreement between the local government and cardboard manufacturers. This concerns the rapid supply of large volumes of […]
Your products can be packaged in a variety of materials, so why is corrugated cardboard the most widely used packaging material? The quick answer is that corrugated cardboard: Is a practical packaging solution Can be formed into customised boxes Can be transformed by a variety of print and finishes Is a sustainable packaging material Is […]
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 […]
Aylesbury Box Company donates cardboard boxes to Aylesbury Vineyard Foodbank who have provided non-perishable essentials to 5000 individuals since March 2020. As we mark a year since the country went into lockdown, we want to showcase the dedication of foodbank volunteers. The Kindness of Strangers Foodbanks rely on the kindness of strangers. Donations of tinned […]
If you are about to launch an online business, there is so much to consider. Insight from others can be invaluable, so let us share some points that have been raised in discussions with other online retailers. We hope they help you to make informed decisions about e-commerce packaging. The Right Level of Protection will […]
Through opportunity or necessity, 2020 has seen many people embrace their entrepreneurial spirit and set up in business. With relatively low set up costs, e-commerce offers the chance to sell goods online, but how can you retain loyal customers? The Rise of the Online Retailer Companies House has reported on an increase in the number […]
