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?
According to the 2016 WestRock Packaging Matters study, only 11% of customers are totally satisfied with the packaging of the products they’re buying. This means that a potential 89% of your customers may not be that into you…or, they’re just not that into your packaging.
We may talk a lot about the benefits of ordering customizable shopping bags for your store or business, but believe it or not, there are those instances where it’s simply not yet time for you to customize your retail shopping bags. Especially in the earlier stages of your business, there’s nothing wrong with not customizing your shopping bags. Here, we’ll outline some of the reasons why you shouldn’t panic if you can’t afford or simply don’t want to customize your bags for the time being.
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.
Once you’ve decided to order custom shopping bags for your business, you’ll likely have more than a few questions about which bags you should choose, how they should look, and how they can help take your store to the next level. The truth is, customized shopping bags are a great way to spread the word about your business, and should be seen as an integral part of your marketing plan! In fact, a recent study shows that packaging is the single largest influencer in a consumer’s buying decision…
Before we get started here…did you know that 66% of consumers have purchased a new product solely based on packaging? Talk about an opportunity…
Business Insider recently reported that first impressions typically only take about 7 seconds. That means you have SEVEN SECONDS to impress your customer. How can you do that? One way is through killer custom bags and packaging. When you’re ready to order customized shopping bags for your retail store, you may be so excited that you forget to look at the big picture! (Hey, we get it, and we’re here for you!) Read More
Are you looking for ways to get into the black this quarter? Are your profits growing, but at a rate that’s not quite up to speed? Sure, big changes, like opening an online store, increasing your hours, or hosting in-store events can help you turn a bigger profit, but what about the smaller details?
According to recent research, a lot can happen in a couple seconds. It takes the average shopper about 2.5 seconds to decide whether or not to make a purchase. The reality is, if you wait to start influencing customers until they walk into your shop and start browsing through your racks and shelves, you’re simply not being as efficient or effective as you could be. Online shopping has made instant gratification (minus the wait for delivery time) the name of the retail game—so how can brick-and-mortar stores compete? By providing a unique, fun, and focused in-store experience that, no matter what you’re selling, just can’t be found online.
One way to up the retail experience? By packaging your products in customized shopping bags. Read More
We know that when you’re starting a new boutique or business, you have a million different things to juggle. No, we really know…because we were there once too. MidAtlantic Packaging is home grown, and we spent hours, weeks, months, getting up and going. We started out of our home, and over 3 decades later, we’re proud of what we’ve built our brand up to. But that doesn’t mean we forget what it was like in the beginning. This is part of what makes us so successful with our customers.
We get it.
We want to take the guesswork out of ordering your customized shopping bags, so let’s get right to it. We’ve gathered and answered 7 of the most commonly asked questions we hear from our customers about customizable bags, so you can get back to business as soon as possible, with the perfect new bags to match!