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Trendy Christmas Retail Gift Bags 2024

Nov 28, 2024 Product Related

With Christmas fast approaching, retailers are preparing for the busiest shopping season of the year. Offering festive Christmas shopping bags is an easy way to elevate your customers’ shopping experience.

The Future of Retail Packaging: Key Trends and Innovations for 2025

Dec 04, 2024

The Best Christmas Wrapping Paper for 2024

Oct 03, 2024 Product Related

With endless Christmas wrapping paper designs on the market, choosing the right ones for your store can feel overwhelming. PaperPak’s top picks for 2024 feature something for every style—from rustic and classic to modern and bold.

Reed Gift Fair Recap: Top Trends in Homewares and Gift Packaging

Sep 02, 2024 Trends and Insights

Early August, we had the pleasure of attending the Melbourne Reed Gift Fair, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from August 3-6. The Reed Gift Fairs provide an exceptional platform for retailers and buyers in the gift and homewares industry to connect with leading and emerging wholesalers, showcasing the latest trends and innovations in a vibrant trade fair experience.

Top 10 Myths About Sustainable Packaging Debunked

Jul 08, 2024 Sustainability

In today's rapidly evolving world of packaging, sustainable options are gaining significant attention. Despite their growing popularity, several misconceptions still deter businesses from embracing these eco-friendly solutions.

Safe and Secure: Packaging Solutions for E-commerce Businesses

May 06, 2024 Packaging Tips

As an eCommerce business owner, ensuring that your products arrive intact and in pristine condition is crucial for customer satisfaction and retention. From selecting the right materials to optimizing your packaging process, here's everything you need to know to keep your shipments safe and secure.

Stylish Gift Packaging Ideas for Mother's Day

Apr 15, 2024 Product Related, Packaging Tips

As Mother's Day approaches on Sunday, May 12, it's an opportune moment to enchant your customers with captivating gift wrapping solutions that resonate with the warmth and appreciation of maternal love.

PaperPak's New Recycled Luxury Carry Bags are Here

Feb 21, 2024 Product Related

We have just launched our new Luxe range of carry bags with exciting features brand new to PaperPak. Doing away with the typical glossy finish and ribbon handles previously popular among premium retail brands, these recyclable paper bags feature a stylish linear textured finish and premium webbed double-layer paper handles.

Which bag for what?

Jan 17, 2024 Advice, Product Related, Packaging Tips

We understand that choosing the right bag to carry your products might be confusing and overwhelming, which is why we've put together a handy bag size guide to help make the process easier.

The best Christmas wrapping paper for this season 2023

Dec 01, 2023 Product Related

The holiday season is upon us, and as retailers, there's no better time to enhance your customers' shopping experience with enticing and on-trend Christmas wrapping paper. A carefully curated selection of wrapping paper designs not only complements your product offerings but also adds a touch of magic to the entire gift-giving process.

Packaging Trends: Interactivity is on the Rise

Nov 15, 2023 Trends and Insights

The packaging industry is experiencing a revolution as more and more brands adopt active and intelligent packaging solutions to enhance customer engagement. With the integration of technological features, brands can now create interactive packaging that offers numerous benefits to both the consumers and the manufacturers.

An Eco-conscious Christmas (Christmas packaging that doesn't have to hurt)

Nov 14, 2023 Sustainability, Advice

As the holiday season approaches, retailers are gearing up to make it a magical and memorable time for shoppers. An effective way to stand out during this festive period is by embracing eco-conscious Christmas packaging.

Packaging Trends: Packaging with Value

Oct 12, 2023 Trends and Insights

As the cost of living continues to rise globally, consumers are turning towards affordable food and drinks that provide more than just sustenance. Nutritional benefits have become a priority, with consumers valuing products that offer clarity, nutrition, convenience and versatility.

Packaging Trends: Responsible Choices

Sep 14, 2023 Trends and Insights

The world is changing and so are the expectations of consumers. Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword but is gaining traction as a critical factor that consumers consider when choosing brands to buy from.

Packaging Trends: Transparency is Key

Aug 13, 2023 Trends and Insights

In today's world, conscious consumers are increasingly concerned about the impact of their choices on the environment, and as a result, they are seeking to understand where, how and what their packaging is made from. This shift in consumer behaviour will force brands to be more transparent about their practices, including providing straightforward, honest information on pack to enable consumers to make informed selections.

2023 Packaging Trends Report

Jul 05, 2023 Trends and Insights, News

2023 is presenting several global trends that will impact the packaging industry, influencing raw materials and design innovation. As an industry leader in innovative packaging, we unpack our predictions for what's to come in the year ahead.

Straight from the Store and into Mum’s Hands

Apr 30, 2023 Advice, Packaging Tips

Gift buying is ramping up with the mid-year celebration of Mother’s Day this May 14th. This is a perfect opportunity for retailers and small business to make your paper packaging do more for you this Mother’s Day.

The 3 packaging trends that are here to stay

Mar 27, 2023 Trends and Insights, Product Related, Packaging Tips

Packaging trends come and go but there are a few that return year after year, these trends are slowly becoming the standard that you should be taking note of.

Christmas rewrapped

Nov 07, 2022 Sustainability, Creative, Product Related

It's National Recycling Week and we're sharing ways you can use our Christmas wrapping paper beyond wrapping gifts for your loved ones.

Colour my Christmas by Amy Gibbs

Oct 10, 2022 Product Related

Introducing 'Colour my Christmas' by Amy Gibbs. We share how the collaboration began, where Amy drew her inspiration from, and what Christmas in Australia means to her.

Sportsgirl makes the switch to Australian made paper carry bags

Jun 30, 2022 Sustainability, News, Customer Stories, Product Related

Sportsgirl has partnered with Australian retail packaging manufacturer PaperPak™ to launch paper carry bags across stores nationwide.

5 Packaging Trends to look out for in 2022

Feb 21, 2022 Trends and Insights, Product Related

From small brand touches to interactive elements, find out what you can expect to see in the packaging world in 2022.

National Recycling Week

Nov 07, 2021 Sustainability, News

Celebrate National Recycling Week with PaperPak by learning about the key benefits of recycling.

Are you ready for Click Frenzy?

Oct 21, 2021 Advice, Product Related

Click Frenzy begins on Tuesday, November 9 and we're here to help you stock up on packaging for delivery and click & collect.

Christmas early release has landed

Sep 17, 2021 Product Related

Our Christmas early release has arrived and there are five festive products available to purchase, with a stack more on the way. They're Recyclable, Sustainable and Australian Made. Choose paper this festive season.

Packaging fit for a king this Father's Day

Aug 10, 2021 Customer Stories, Product Related, Packaging Tips

Father's Day is just around the corner and we share our packaging recommendations before Dad's big day. We're also offering 15% off the wine & bottle range as well as selected carry bags and tissue.

Steve's Place chooses paper to play their part

May 31, 2021 Sustainability, Customer Stories, Product Related

World Environment Day is on June 5. In the lead up to this significant day, we chat with iconic surf shop owner - Sam from Steve's Place - about his commitment to the environment and why he loves PaperPak custom print carry bags.

Country Road's Festive Twist

May 07, 2021 Sustainability, Customer Stories

Iconic Australian lifestyle brand Country Road presented a Christmas twist with their festive packaging range, introducing a paper twist handle carry bag.

Acts of Green on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2021 Sustainability

Today is Earth Day. A day to focus on protecting our planet. But why not take responsible steps every day?

Looking after Mother Earth this Mother’s Day

Apr 19, 2021 Sustainability, Creative, Advice

Mother’s Day is fast approaching – and this year we are encouraging you to put Mother Earth front and centre with a focus on sustainability.

Three ways to make your packaging matter

Mar 23, 2021

We take a look at how your retail packaging can boost the experience for shoppers in the lead up to long weekends in April.

Single-use plastic bans implemented across Australia

Mar 09, 2021 Sustainability, News

Just over a year on from Victoria banning the bag – states around Australia are now looking at extending bans to other plastic items.

Thoughtful packaging this Valentine’s Day

Feb 10, 2021 Creative, Product Related

Valentine’s Day is your chance to show appreciation and thought for the one you love. This Valentine’s Day – wrap gifts up thoughtfully with our Valentine’s Day Packaging.

Bespoke packaging for CAMILLA Tinsel Town Range

Jan 13, 2021 Creative, Customer Stories

As packaging played an important part in telling the story of this range, our team were proud to support a unique packaging solution for this campaign.

MIMCO wraps up the perfect gifts this festive season

Dec 18, 2020 Customer Stories

Founded in Melbourne, iconic Australian brand, MIMCO is all about accessible luxury designed accessories with a touch of quirk.

The History of Black Friday

Nov 26, 2020 Trends and Insights, Product Related

Here at PaperPak, we took a look at the history of Black Friday and what it all means for our retailers, find out more in our latest article

The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Guide

Nov 12, 2020 Creative, Product Related

Here at Paperpak, we have gift wrapping sorted this Christmas. We have created the ultimate gift-wrapping guide to make your presents extra special this year.

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