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Smart florists know that Valentine’s Day in the flower industry means one thing: everything’s coming up roses for the next few weeks! In fact, according to data gathered by The Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, flowers make up more than 34% of all the gifts purchased during the Valentine’s Day season, coming in only after cards and chocolates as the most popular gifts to gi …

Your calendar never lies: it’s true. You’ve barely made it through the December holiday rush and now it’s time for Valentine’s Day. Have you even thought about how to prepare your gift shop business for the day of hearts? We get it: it’s the continuation of a stressful (but remember: potentially very profitable) time of year! Don’t worry…take a deep breath: at Mid-Atlantic Packaging, w …

Is Tissue Paper Recyclable?Tissue paper is a popular packaging option for many stores and shipping businesses that need a simple, colorful way to protect merchandise. But what can you do with this tissue paper when it’s done? Some people assume that, because it has “paper” in its name, tissue paper can be recycled just like printer paper or cardstock. But the structure of this packaging paper is d …

Is your packaging in need of an update? Are you happy with your retail shopping bags or boxes, but just feel like a little something extra could really take them to the next level? Are you trying to keep up with the competition? Are you looking for retail packaging that really looks social-worthy and is something your customers rave about?If this sounds like you, then maybe it’s time to consider a …

Custom Tissue Paper: Nothing to Sneeze At Tissue paper is an important packaging material throughout the retail and shipping industries. Among other things, businesses use tissue paper for packing online orders to ship, wrapping fragile merchandise in the store, adding a little padding to gift bags or even to wrap food and flowers. But did you know it can do more than just serve a functio …

So, you’ve decided to open a new business… First of all: Congratulations! Second of all: We know you have a million things to do, are probably feeling a little overwhelmed, and may be looking for trusted advice from industry professionals about how to get your business off on the right foot. Take a breath, relax, and let us help you. When it comes to your packaging needs, ther …

If you’re finding yourself with tons of extra tissue paper, instead of recycling it, or holding onto it when you know you won’t need it again, make a DIY project out of it. These projects usually don’t require too much more than the tissue paper itself, and you don’t need a lot of time (or money!) to make it happen. A Wreath for Every Season: Make a wreath out of all the ex …