E-commerce/D2C packaging

Shipper Plays a Starring Role In Progressive Unboxing Experience

A corrugated shipper’s primary job in e-comm is to get its contents to a consumer’s doorstep intact. But this one is able to do so with a bit of theater and flair.

May 13, 2021

Consumer packaged goods: Page 17

Operational Excellence

The Trickle-down Effect of Millennial Home Buying Trends

The pandemic has boosted millennial home sales, which is consequently impacting related consumer goods sales - from lawn care to pet supplies.

April 28, 2021

Operational Excellence

Unilever Label Change Influenced by Consumer Research

200 products will eliminate the word “normal” from product labels, as will all product advertising, in response to a 10,000 person, multi-country consumer study.

March 11, 2021

Retail display packaging

Do-It Corp. Acquires Tower Tag & Label

Do-It Corporation

Do-It Corp. acquired Tower Tag & Label. Both Michigan-based companies design and manufacture hang tabs, display strips, and other retail display products.

March 5, 2021

Consumer packaged goods

Adjusting Forecasts: COVID-19 Hurts Apparel, Luxury Goods; Helps Alcohol, Food, Bev

A February 2021 report from the FPA and Euromonitor, reflecting data collected in Nov. 2020, shows how the pandemic impacted different vertical markets in different ways.

February 10, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Loop and 7th Generation Chat with Packaging World about Returnable/Reusable Packaging

Tom Szaky of Loop and Kelly Murosky from Seventh Generation discuss returnable and reusable packaging options during PACK EXPO Connects last Fall—watch the 8-minute video.

January 12, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #1: 20 New Sustainable Packaging Innovations

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's report on the Top 20 sustainable packaging innovations took the #1 spot on the list.

December 31, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #2: P&G Debuts Paper Deodorant Tube

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on a paper-based deodorant tube from Procter & Gamble Beauty came in at #2 on the list.

December 30, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #4: P&G Greatly Expands Eco-Box Portfolio

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' report on P&G's expanded Eco-Box portfolio landed at #4 on the list.

December 28, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #6: According to Colgate, Packaging's Day has Come

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Pat Reynolds' View from the Top report on packaging and sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive landed at #6.

December 26, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Lawn & Garden Brand Practices what it Preaches with Bio-based Pouch

Espoma Organic showcases its continued commitment to the environment with more sustainable flexible packaging alternatives.

June 30, 2020

Operational Excellence

Store Brand Sales Grow Amidst Coronavirus Stock-Ups

Consumer fears over COVID-19 help propel double-digit sales increases of store brands, pointing to greater acceptance of retailer brands as the coronavirus crisis evolves.

May 1, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-Tailer Reduces Packaging with Fit-to-Size Auto-Boxer

Outdoor lifestyle brand IFG enhances order packing efficiency with two new automatic box-making machines that reduce corrugated by 39,000 cu ft/year and increase packing speeds 15-fold.

April 3, 2020