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You’ve spent hours securing loans, meeting with potential vendors, choosing the right products, talking with different designers about your branding, designing your logo, hiring the right employees, and scouring Pinterest and Instagram late into the night. You’re confident. Your new boutique is going to blow the competition out of the water. But…you’re a little worried, too. W …

You’ve done your research, and you know that custom printed bags can take your boutique or business to the next level. But what type of bags do you need? Let’s take a look at some of the most popular customizable bags, and examine the benefits and specifics of each option. Custom Paper Shopping Bags These are the shopping bag options everyone is familiar with! Custom paper shoppin …

When you first start to design your customized shopping bags, you might not have a clear idea of where to begin. And you may be overwhelmed by the amount of variables to consider. Here, we’ve collected a list of some of our best tips on how to create unforgettable designs for your company’s custom shopping bag, from budgeting to branding, and everything in between. #1. Consider Your Cu …

At Mid-Atlantic Packaging, you know we’re always combing the market, the data, and even our own customer feedback to bring you the most current and concise information about retail packaging. It’s a question we get all the time: What type of packaging is best for my company and brand? Though we’d love to be able to give a quick, one-size-fits-all answer, the reality is: the be …

According to a recent conference by the Contract Packaging Association, 64% of shoppers will buy a product off the shelf without ever having heard of it and without conducting any prior research at home. Why? Simple: because the packaging caught their eye. If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you probably already know how much of an influence packaging can have on your customer bas …

Whether you’re just beginning a new business venture, or if you’re just looking for a way to boost profits and buzz, you’ve probably wondered if branded custom shopping bags are a good investment. It’s a valid question. Let us break down the custom shopping bag debate for you. If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not investing marketing dollars toward your pac …

Whether you’re just beginning a new business venture, or if you’re just looking for a way to boost profits and buzz, you’ve probably wondered if branded custom shopping bags are a good investment. It’s a valid question. Let us break down the custom shopping bag debate for you. If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not investing marketing dollars toward your pac …

You’ve spent the last few months designing your store’s business cards, dreaming up the perfect logo, combing the country to find the best products, and creating a killer storefront. You’ve even planned a giant grand opening event to help create buzz around your store’s launch, and you’re furiously sending out reminders across social media. You might think you’v …

Branding bags as part of your marketing strategy is a genius way to expand your base of consumers. Branded bags are both simple and effective: people take their bags with them everywhere, from work and school to the grocery store and the gym. Promotional bags work for many reasons, one of which is that the benefits of promoting your business in this way greatly exceed production costs. Compared wi …

You made it! You survived the holiday season of December! Go ahead, take a moment and pat yourself on the back, but then buckle your belt, because you have about enough time to take one solid deep breath before you have to board the train to the next big shopping rush. After all, Engagement Season is really only about half over. Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. Across the nation, jewelry store owners …

As a follow-up to our previous work, we are going to delve deeper into the subject of bags. All places of business need to choose the right type of bag to suit their operation, and this is only possible with detailed consideration. There are many opinions and options, but most commercial/shopping bags come in one of three categories: Paper, plastic, or reusable. We trust that there is no need to e …

Congrats—you’re getting married! Preparing to celebrate this new chapter with friends and family is super exciting. But we also know just how much stress goes into the planning process. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by your to-do list, and it’s common for brides-to-be to feel like they’re neglecting one of the more important parts of the celebration—the bridal pa …

Now that the laws are finally starting to change, the marijuana industry is set to become a lot larger. Many companies are rushing to get into this lucrative business, but it’s important to know about the business before you set up shop. Although marijuana is now legal in many states, there are still many regulations that must be followed. In this article, we will concentrate on the proper p …

Are you looking for an alternative to cardboard boxes for shipping? If so, then it’s time to learn about poly bags. What is a poly bag? In general, this term refers to any bag that is constructed of plastic. The most frequent type of plastic used to make these bags is polyethylene, or PE, which is where the name “poly” bag comes from. Various types of poly bags are available toda …