Preparing Your Packaging for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 18th Oct 2022
If you own or are a part of a retail business, then you probably already know how critical the holiday season is to your company's success.
The sort-of official kick-off of the holiday retail season is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These are major events on any retailer's calendar, so it pays to prepare for them well in advance.
The more your organization can drive customer loyalty, the more succ
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Revamping Your Packaging for the Holidays
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 25th Jul 2022
The holidays present many opportunities for you as a company to appeal to the masses. One of the ways that you're able to do just that is through the rebranding of your products. Holiday-themed packaging plays to the emotions of the people you want to sell items to today. It makes them feel nostalgic and sentimental when they see images that celebrate the holidays in a bold and memorable way.This
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3 Christmas Present Wrapping Ideas for a Business on a Budget
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
The holidays are one of the best times to show you’re willing to make an extra effort for your customers. Even the smallest of details can make a big impression, and you’d be surprised just how far that impression can take you. We’ve gathered our top tips on how-to-wow with your wrapping while remaining conscious of the cost to your business. Check them out here.
3 Christmas Present Wrapping
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Advantages of Pillow Boxes
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Have you ever thought of packaging your products in pillow boxes? This unique packaging option is gaining popularity thanks to its versatility and functionality.
If you’re not sure what a pillow box is, then you’ve come to the right place. At Mid-Atlantic Packaging, we specialize in all sorts of packaging for all kinds of products. Pillow boxes are merely one option among many. Contact us
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Tips for Creating Statement-Worthy Seasonal Packaging
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
If you are operating a business, then you probably already know how critical a bustling holiday season is. In fact, for some small businesses, it is the holiday season that can ensure the success of the entire year. The same can be said even for larger businesses that have been in operation for years. A holiday season that is a runaway success in terms of sales can mean ending the fiscal year in t
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The Florist’s Complete Valentine’s Day Packaging Checklist
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
So you made it through the end of the year holiday hustle and bustle. But now are you feeling that familiar Valentine’s Day stress? We get it…trying to create the perfect store window display, putting together gift baskets for your clients, making sure your arrangements are cuter, sweeter, and just a touch more perfect than your competition’s – it can be
exhausting!
We know it can be s
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The 6 Types of Packaging Every Retailer Must Have This Valentine’s Day
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Just because Christmas, Hanukah, New Year’s, and that one Aunt’s birthday you always seem to forget are over, doesn’t mean it’s time for a break just yet!
No matter what industry you’re in, never underestimate just how much Valentine’s Day can do to boost your profits. If the December holiday season didn’t quite bring in as much as you’d hoped, perhaps Valentine’s Day sales can pick up so
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How To Make A Gift Basket
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Gift baskets are a wonderful way to express how much you care and can be very inexpensive to craft by yourself with the right supplies. There are other reasons to create a gift basket, too. You might want to be frugal, especially when shopping for an entire family, or maybe you can’t decide on one particular item. Perhaps you have a whole group of people who are special to you.Either way, going th
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6 DIY Gifts for Bridesmaids this Wedding Season
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
From bachelorette parties to bridal showers, your bridesmaids have been there for you since day one. As your special day draws nearer, don’t forget to thank the women who have been your source of strength and support through it all. These six DIY gifts for bridesmaids will have your I Do Crew feeling the love long after the wedding is over.Pedicure in a JarYour bridesmaid’s feet may be a little so
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5 Creative Ways to Reuse and Repurpose Your Gift Bags
14th Jun 2022
Whether it’s just after the holidays or right before a birthday party, there are times throughout the year when we become painfully aware of how many gift bags we own. Gifts bags are necessary for certain occasions, but they tend to sit and collect dust the rest of the year. If you’ve decided that you simply have too many, consider some ways to repurpose your gift bags instead of throwing them out
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How to Make Your Own Gift Bags
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
How to Make Gift BagsA gift bag is a popular way to wrap presents in part because it can be reused again and again. But many people can’t afford to buy this packaging, especially in larger sizes. And sometimes you just can’t find quite the style you want. Luckily, you can make your own gift bag in just a few minutes with the right materials. Businesses can also use our tutorial to make custom gift
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How to Make a Wreath out of Ribbon
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
The holiday season is upon us! It’s easy to get caught up in the decoration madness, especially when everyone around you is rummaging through their attics for inflatable reindeer. It’s a time of frenzied creativity and ornate yard displays, but that creativity doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. Today, we’ll show you how to make a wreath out of ribbon using supplies you probably already ha
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Useful and Creative Goody Bag Ideas for the Holidays
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
With Christmas just around the corner, finding the perfect stocking stuffers, presents, and all things festive is a stressful undertaking. If you’re planning or attending a holiday party, a nice way to show gratitude and festive cheer is with some fun and useful goody bags. For some creative goody bag ideas, look no further—we’ve got a list rounded up on some stuffers for both kids and adults.For
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How to Boost Jewelry Sales in One Simple Step
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Whether you have a booth at a craft show or you have a retail store, all jewelers want to know one thing, how do you increase sales? This popular question can be answered in one word, displays. Purchasing a few simple displays will be sure to increase sales, and here’s why.When you buy jewelry, or anything for that matter, would you rather buy from someone who looks neat and professional or a
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4 Types of Packaging Every Gift Shop Must Have This Valentine’s Day
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
As a gift shop owner, you’ve likely already given a lot of thought to how you package your products. And if you’re like most business owners, the fact that your store may sell items in all different shapes, sizes, weights, and price points means that you may need a little packaging variety to make sure all your items get home with your customers safely.
Still, sometimes you can get so caught
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6 Reasons You Should Have Ordered Your Christmas Wrapping Supplies by Now
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
If you’ve been in business for a few holiday seasons, chances are you’ve already put in the majority of your Christmas and holiday wrapping supplies orders. But if you haven’t yet, don’t panic! There is still time to take advantage of pre-holiday sales, bulk deals, and all the other benefits that come with buying your packaging and wrapping supplies early. Check out why getting your order in ea
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The Retailer’s Complete Valentine’s Day Packaging Checklist: The Top 10 Items You MUST Have!
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Even in the wake of the Great Holiday Shopping Rush, smart retailers know it’s always best to keep an eye on the calendar at all times. Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?
If you feel like you barely made it through the mad rush known as December, and like you’re on the less-prepared side of things now that V-Day is fast-approaching, let’s make sure you’re as ready as possible and start yo
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3 Tips to Wrapping Your Customers’ Christmas Gifts on a Budget
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
In this article we show you how to beautifully wrap your customers’ holiday orders and gift boxes without having to dip too far into your profits. From how and when to order, to a few budget-conscious gift wrapping ideas, we’ve got you covered.TIP#1: BUY YOUR SUPPLIES EARLY
We know that buying christmas wrapping paper, ribbons, bags, and boxes can seem like a chore — but it doesn’t have to be
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Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Do you celebrate Christmas in July?
Believe it or not, many people start to feel a little nostalgic for winter weather and twinkling lights in the middle of the summer. They are actually excited at the prospect of baking, shopping and gift wrapping.
Why not? It’s only five more months until Christmas!
Actually, at Mid-Atlantic Packaging, we think that July is the perfect time
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Best Packaging ideas for Halloween
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Halloween is one of those commercial shopping holidays that are easier to take for granted than to actually understand. You may not be aware of this, but Halloween is an ancient holiday that did not have any supernatural connotations; it was mostly a day to celebrate the changing of the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere, which for farmers meant getting busy on harvesting many crops. Since Octo
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7 Adorable and Creative Baby Shower Basket Ideas
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Spring tends to come with a multitude of parties—including baby showers. If you’re struggling to come up with gift ideas for the next day of festivities, we’re here to help! Gift baskets are a wonderful way to provide a myriad of essentials for mom and baby. Below, we’ll list out a few baby shower basket ideas to help you give your closest friends thoughtful baby shower gifts.
First thing
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Top 4 Ways For a Boutique to Turn Ordinary Christmas Gift Wrap Into OMG!
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
This holiday season, make your packaging work for your business and bring a little more sparkle to your customers! Take advantage of the occasion and spruce up your gift wrapping for the holidays. Here are four of our favorite holiday packaging tips and tricks:
4 Extraordinary Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
#1. Elemental Ornamentation
Adding a single, simple accent ornamentation to festive wrapping
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The Jeweler’s Complete Valentine’s Day Packaging Checklist
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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