As we head towards the summer sales, many high street retailers are already busy planning their new season shop displays, merchandise, and carrier bags, so that once the last of the summer bargains have been sold, they are ready to stride forward with their...
After the recent furore over increased postal prices, the Royal Mail is making headlines yet again over its plan to add a £1 ‘tax’ on all mailing bags and parcels sent via Parcelforce during the Olympics. The controversial move is one of many changes...
A recent LCA (life cycle assessment) carried out by leading US-based provider of environmental quality and safety services – Intertek, has shown that Oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags incorporating the d2w additive are “significantly ahead of other types...
When it comes to giving a gift, presentation is everything. Consumers are no longer satisfied with the flowery printed wrapping paper and oversized bows favoured in the 1990s, but want a luxury gift bag that looks and feels as good as the contents inside. As a result,...
Plastic carrier bags first started to make their way onto the market in the 1960s, but it was not until the late 1970s early 1980s that they were commonplace on the high street. A cheap and convenient alternative to shopping baskets and cloth bags, plastic carrier...
With the summer trade shows, conventions and exhibitions in full swing, the demand for wholesale printed carrier bags is on the increase. A simple but effective marketing tool for businesses of all sizes, printed carrier bags create brand awareness and raise company...