Entries by LJ

Packaging for a New Retailer

Aylesbury Box Company has recently had the pleasure of delivering an order of printed cardboard boxes to a new retailer in Henley-on-Thames. This beautiful town is famous for its Royal Regatta and if you are looking for a delightful place to visit for a staycation, Henley will not disappoint. Benefiting from a riverside location, Henley […]

Keep Cup with the Latest Trend

GQ and Vogue are talking about it and celebrities are doing it, so get on board with the refill movement. As restrictions lift, more of us are returning to the office. The route of your commute may not have altered, but habits have changed. We’ve become used to packing a mask and bottle of hand […]

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 […]

This Box Holds the Key to Achieving Fitness Goals

We know there is no magic wand to get us in shape. It takes a balanced diet and regular exercise to keep our body healthy, strong and toned. However, when we do commit to getting and staying fit, we want to notice the difference. If you are focused on fitness, we’d like to share an […]

Summer isn’t Summer Without Ice Cream

If there is one food that we associate with holidays and summer days, it’s ice cream. Aylesbury Box company have recently delivered bespoke boxes that will be filled with Ice Cream Tubs and Ice Cream Cakes. Let’s fire up those tastebuds and find out more about the business! Introducing Ruby Violet Ruby Violet handmakes ice […]

Deli-cious Boxes

What happens when you run a deli and café, but lockdown forces closure? This was the case for No2 Pound Street, artisan cheese and wine specialist in Wendover. Like many other small businesses, they were quick to adapt and transform the business model. The premises closed to customers, but considering local needs, they set up […]

Metallic Effects for Bespoke Retail Packaging

Looking to make your products stand out on the shelf? A reflective, metallic finish can bring your product packaging to life with eye-grabbing results. Packaging design with metallic touches adds glamour and intrigue, especially when coupled with a pure white or dark, matt tone. It is a style adopted by many cosmetic, hair care and […]

How a Cardboard Project Raised Thousands for Charity

Working with corrugated cardboard, we know that it is an incredibly versatile material. Being low cost, widely available and lightweight, cardboard is used for many inventive construction projects. A young New Zealand man has recently demonstrated the potential of cardboard by building his dream car. David Jones aspired to drive a Lamborghini, but at 22 […]

Irk to Perk: Boxes for Innovative Beachwear

The best ideas are those which solve a common frustration. If you love nothing more than a day at the beach, you’ll love the innovative products developed by one of our printed packaging customers. As I write, it is World Ocean Day, so let’s look to the seas. Maybe you were one of the many […]

Quality Packaging at Speed

The rapid rise in online shopping has resulted in extended lead times across the packaging industry. Trying to arrange a quick turnaround is tricky and we’ve been encouraging our customers to place orders in advance of need. Planning ahead and effective stock management prevents last-minute panics, but sometimes the unexpected arises. Suddenly, the need for […]

7 Steps for Launching an E-commerce Business

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 […]