Custom Printed Paper Bags with Logo for Stores
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Building Your Brand: Adding a Logo to Custom Printed Bags
For many store owners and business owners, ordinary brown paper bags just won’t cut it. You want your shoppers or clients to feel like they’re special – so why would you give them plain, non-descript stock packaging? While adding custom artwork or messages will certainly add some style, custom paper bags with your logo may be just
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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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Commonly Faced Packaging Challenges
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
It’s a fact that you face plenty of challenges when preparing to ship your goods directly to consumers or to retail outlets. Every business has a different set of issues to deal with, but there are many common ones.
For merchants of all sizes, it’s important to know the general lay of the land when it comes to packaging. Simply understanding the potential challenges is a large part of fin
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Benefits of Custom Apparel Boxes
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Consumer trends have always been pretty dynamic, but one specific e-commerce development we have seen in recent years, and which has been surprising to market analysts, is the explosion of apparel being purchased online. There was a time when fashion industry observers thought that shoppers would never purchase footwear or garments online because e-commerce activities lack the physical interact
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Bake Your Way to Success – How to Create the Best Logo for Your Bakery
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Why are Logos Important?
Why can’t you just stamp your company’s name in your favorite color on your packaging and business cards? Because that wouldn’t be anything special or memorable. You must realize the value of a good logo. A carefully designed logo not only attracts new customers, but also causes your existing customers to remember your store and encourage them to return. A logo id
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7 Types of Boxes You Should Consider for Your Business
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
When it comes to picking the right box for your products, there are countless factors to consider. You need to evaluate things like durability, branding, graphics, size and shape, what text you’re going to print, and so much more.
But before you get into any of those specifics, you need to decide on the most important aspect:
what kind of box is best for your products.
We thought
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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Purchasing Custom Shopping Bags for Your Retail Business
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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7 Reasons Why Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging is Rising
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
As we approach Earth Day 2021, the world is ready to repackage the way it handles packaging. Consumers are hungry for packaging that doesn’t cause their purchasing decisions to harm the planet. Brands are hungry for sustainable options that represent their values. In the end, eco-friendly packaging is the future because it’s what people, brands and the planet need! The eco-friendly movement in
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5 Types of Customizable Bags That Will Make Your Business Stand Out from The Competition
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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5 Things You Should Know Before Designing Your Custom Shopping Bag
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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What is Die-Cut Packaging?
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
In the packaging industry, one of the premier manufacturing techniques is die-cutting. This process relies on a die that cuts softer materials into an endless variety of sizes, shapes, and designs.Die-cut packaging is a great choice for companies that need huge amounts of custom packaging. That’s because it is so easy to mass-produce. Compared to other manufacturing techniques, die-cut packages ar
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5 Things About Kraft Paper Shopping Bags that Customers Love
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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Using a Hot Stamping Machine
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Introduction to Hot Stamping Machines
Hot stamping has become one of the most common methods to print designs onto a variety of materials. Mid-Atlantic Packaging offers it as one of our custom printing methods for bags and boxes – and you can even do hot foil stamping at home with the right equipment. So what is hot stamping and why is it so popular? Let’s look at the basics of this re
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What To Consider When Choosing Between Customized Shopping Bags vs. Stock
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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Your Shopping Bag: To Customize or Not to Customize…That Is the Question
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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12 Types of Colored Paper Shopping Bags That You Might Not Have Considered
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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Beginner’s Guide on How To Ship Food
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
As strange as it might seem to some people, there are many reasons for which you might want to ship some food. For instance, you might want to allow a distant relative to try a particularly nice holiday dish. Or, you might want to send groceries to a distant relative as a way to help them out during rough times. Whatever your reason, we will teach you the correct ways to ship food within the Unite
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13 Packaging Tips That Boost Sales For Independent Retailers
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
13 packaging-tips-to-boost-sales from PremierPackaging
Packaging plays an important role in the marketing mix of independent retailers. We surveyed over 200 of them and asked them for their packaging tips. These independent retailers are battling every day against big box retailers and they’re succeeding because they focus on unique products packaged in a unique way!
In our survey we found:
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Recycled vs. Regular Kraft Shoppers: Same Price but Different for the Environment
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
Before you even get started on creating the perfect design for your custom shopping bag, you need to evaluate which type of bag will be best for your business and products. Unfortunately, this choice is no longer as simple as deciding “paper or plastic?”
Now when choosing a bag, you can go for a reusable canvas tote, a natural jute pouch, a frosted plastic bag with rope handles, a holi
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The Pros and Cons of Paper Bags, Plastic Bags, and Reusable Bags
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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What is a Poly Bag?
Posted by Julie Rotuno on 14th Jun 2022
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
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