E-commerce/D2C packaging

Boombox-Inspired Shippers Reinforce ‘Soda with Soul’ Proposition

With the COVID-19 lockdown, U.K. craft soda company Dalston’s unveils new shippers for its growing online sales that pay homage to its music roots, while introducing new consumers to the brands’ values and personality.

May 13, 2020

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Sustainability

Supply Chains Race to Match Shifting COVID-19 Consumer Behavior

Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, discusses what retailers can expect in terms of changing consumer behavior—namely a shift away from commercial/foodservice, and toward e-commerce and retail.

May 12, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

PepsiCo Opens Two New E-Commerce Outlets

PepsiCo launches new direct-to-consumer offerings to deliver food and beverage products and meet increased demand amid pandemic.

May 11, 2020

E-commerce

COVID-19 Spurs Wave of Changes in Consumer Shopping Behavior

Consumer survey documents quickly shifting food shopping behaviors in response to COVID-19 and explores whether these habits will continue post-pandemic.

May 5, 2020

Operational Excellence

Can Social Distancing Buoy Slowing Meal Kit Adoption?

A nationwide survey of Americans shows interest around meal kits may be waning. But will social distancing bring a bump in the numbers?

May 4, 2020

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Adds E-commerce Capabilities and Launches Online Store

Liquibox

Liquibox, a manufacturer of bag-in-box flexible packaging and liquid dispensing solutions, has added e-commerce capabilities to its portfolio.

April 20, 2020

Operational Excellence

Mintel Has an Eye on Emerging Brands

Marla Commons, Vice President of Research for the Americas at Mintel, describes that market intelligence agency’s focus on startups.

April 6, 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

Digital Transformation

Paxiom Automation Launches New Website

Paxiom Group

Paxiom Automation, a packaging system integration and service company, announced the launch of its new website PaxiomAutomation.com making it easier for clients to access all ranges of services in one portal.

April 2, 2020

E-commerce

Without Wholesale Venues, Brands Reaching Out to Consumer

Social media, e-commerce and donations to those in need are various ways brands are trying to directly reach consumers in light of COVID-19 cancellations and closures.

March 30, 2020

E-commerce

LG Electronics Taps Customizable Kit for Unboxing, Brand Experience

Companies selling higher-end products--cosmetics, liquor, or consumer electronics, for instance--can struggle amid an over-saturation of “premium” messaging. LG broke the cycle with a unique package design kit from RRD.

March 11, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics Expand Partnership

Locus Robotics

DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics, manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, announced an expanded partnership that includes 10 new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution in 2020.

March 11, 2020

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Online Retailer Improves Pack-Station Ergonomics, Boosts Capacity

Coop.dk, a web-based grocery retailer, reduced uncomfortable lifting motions and taxing repetitive packout habits for workers at its Odense, Denmark distribution center.

March 6, 2020