In today’s connected world, consumers desire availability and speed with their purchases. Whether it’s food and drinks or clothing and cosmetics, we want everything fast. The rise of e-commerce packaging has soared to new heights, and a new set of parameters for packaging has come with it.
For just about all of us, shopping is a huge part of our everyday lives. We buy food to fill our fridges, supplies to complete work in our offices, shoes for running or fashion, and millions of other items. We can buy just about anything, and it usually comes wrapped in an attractive little box or packed into a convenient little bag. Packaging is just everywhere, but did you ever wonder how it began?
betty is a new lifestyle and femcare company that seeks to break down barriers and help girls navigate the growing-up years in a fun and fuss-free way.
San Francisco Bay Area-based baby food company, Square Baby, has partnered with Vericool Inc., makers of compostable insulation and recyclable cold-chain packaging for its subscription boxes.
Intertek has opened a packaging performance testing facility in its Grand Rapids, Mich., laboratory. The facility provides end-to-end evaluation of product packages, from design to material assessment and sustainability.
Three industry trends are providing incentives for innovation, and creating new opportunities and threats for players in the global protective transit packaging business.
Menasha Packaging Company, a subsidiary of Menasha Corp., has appointed Michael D. Riegsecker as its new president, effective Sept. 1, 2018. Riegsecker previously served CEO of Menasha Packaging.
The last interaction a customer has with a retailer, the last touchpoint that locks in loyalty, is the one thing that will be remembered the most after the parcel is opened.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off today at 3:00 p.m. ET and is one of the biggest e-commerce days of the year, with sales growing over 60 percent year-over-year since 2016. Prime Day features deep discounts for Amazon Prime members and will generate sales to rival those of the holiday season. Kuebix, creator of a transportation management system that delivers true freight intelligence, takes a look at the impact the event will have on the supply chain.