What is the difference between B2B & B2C marketing?

Before we delve in to the difference of B2B & B2C, let’s be clear – they both fall under the term H2H (human to human). At the end of the day, people are people – whether their business is B2B or B2C. So what does each term actually mean? B2B –Business to Business is the […]
Christmas Event Ideas To Capture Your Customers

The shopping frenzy is building for Christmas 2017, with cash registers singing in stores and online. If you’re looking for ways to make your store or website the one people stop to purchase from, these Christmas event ideas to capture your customers may spark an influx of trade this festive season. Hold a sale – […]
Plastic Bottle Deposit Scheme: Are Vending Machines The Answer?

In September Scotland began working on the details of how a plastic bottle deposit scheme will work. ‘Reverse vending’ is one of the options being talked about; this is where empty bottles are fed into a vending machine and money pops out! These reverse vending machines have been in operation in Scandinavian countries for many […]
Christmas Spending 2017: How Much We’ll Spend & Where We’ll Spend It

The Christmas shopping season is upon us once again. People shoulder to shoulder as they shuffle through high street stores; online websites processing orders 24/7. As we barrel towards Christmas 2017 – how much will people spend and where will they spend it? A survey carried out by bobatoo.co.uk threw up some interesting results, with […]
Our favourite Christmas marketing tips to boost your brand

For most retailers these coming weeks building up to Christmas are their busiest – and so hopefully you have your Christmas marketing campaign all planned out, and are already cashing in on an increase in sales, footfall or traffic to your online store. But, if you still need a little inspiration, we thought we’d share […]
How To Make Your Own Handmade Custom Bags

Most of us love the idea of having something a little different to what’s on the high street. Custom bags are an easy way to achieve a little uniqueness. Customising cotton tote bags is not as difficult as you might think; all you need is to let your ideas flow and take time to get […]
How You Can Use Promotional Bags To Boost Your Christmas Campaigns

While most of us don’t want to hear the word Christmas in October, for many businesses this time of festive madness is a major boost to their turnover. We see Christmas advertising pretty much everywhere that a printed message can be applied; windows, posters, vehicles, and our faves – printed bags! The Printed Bag Shop […]
Where Do Printed Jute Bags Come From?

Printed jute bags are one of the most versatile bags for life out there. They are strong and durable, whatever their purpose. So where do printed jute bags come from? Jute is a natural material; some know it as burlap or hessian, which is grown in the Bengal region of India. It is one of […]
The Carrier Bag Tax: where is your money going?

We’ve all been paying the carrier bag charge for a couple of years now, but do you actually know where your money is going? Let’s face it – it’s irritating when you forget to take your carefully folded bag-for-life to the supermarket, and even more irritating when you think that the supermarket is making a […]
Why Buying Printed Bags Isn’t All About The Price

If you’re going to the trouble of buying printed bags for your business, you will want them to be a bag your customer will be happy to receive, and something that reflects the quality of your product. This is why buying printed bags isn’t all about the price. At The Printed Bag Shop we want […]
Custom Printed Tape and More: How to Step Up Your Printed Packaging

You have a super effective, well branded website. You’re a dab-hand at promoting your brand on social media. You have a fantastic brand aesthetic which comes across effortlessly with your products. Why stop there? Complementing your brand and your products with printed packaging will further strengthen your presence in the market. You’ve listened to us […]
Why You Should Choose Us as Your Carrier Bag Company!

You know from what you see on the high street, and the marketing statistics you read, that having printed carrier bags for your business makes perfect sense. But do you know why you should choose us as your carrier bag company? Do you know what makes us stand out from the competition? If you’re looking […]
Scotland commits to a plastic bottle deposit scheme

A plastic bottle deposit return scheme, partly funded by Sky’s Ocean Rescue Campaign, is to be introduced in Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon recently told members of the Scottish Parliament “I can confirm today that we will design and introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, as an important part of our determination to tackle litter […]
How To Express Your Brand Personality

The secret to a successful brand is to express your company personality through your branding. Having said that it’s not so straightforward; your company personality should be developed from your existing customer base and your target market. Ask yourself a couple of questions… Who are your customers? How do they use your products? What do […]
How to know when it’s time to rebrand

Is your company logo as familiar to you as a pair of comfy slippers? Perhaps you feel your logo and your brand are synonymous with who you are and the service you have provided for decades. The question is – how do you know when it’s time to refresh your brand? The freshness and impact […]
Tesco To End Sales of Single Use Plastic Bags

Tesco have announced that they will no longer be selling their 5p single-use plastic bags from 28th August. They announced this change after conducting trials in three UK cities; Aberdeen, Dundee and Norwich. The outcome showed a 25% cut in bag sales with customers buying bags for life or bringing their own reusable bags. Tesco’s […]
Why paper is a great material choice for your branded bags

When you’re looking at options for branded bags to use in your deli, retail store, or for promotional events, bags made from paper is the ideal solution. They are suitable for so many businesses and because our paper bags are made from biodegradable materials they help the environment too. Here are 5 reasons why […]
Could wax worms solve our global plastic problem?

There have been news stories recently about an insect that can eat plastic bags. Scientists have discovered that these tiny grub-like insects, more commonly found in bee hives, can eat plastic. The question is; could wax worms solve our global plastic problem? We know that much of the 300 million tons of plastic produced across […]
We Now Offer Plain Unprinted Mailing Bags!

Here at The Printed Bag Shop we’ve done our market research and listened to the enquiries that come in to us asking about plain mailing bags. Like all good businesses, we hate to turn away custom, and this is why we’re pleased to announce that we are now offering plain unbranded mailing bags at competitive […]
Could Using ‘Bags for Life’ Make You Sick?

While we’ve all embraced the ‘Bag for Life’ era, are we using them safely? Do we stop to think about what we used the bag for previously? It could be anything from fresh foods to football gear, and all the while bacteria are lurking in there. It’s this habit of using our reusable bags for […]
An explanation of Spot Colour, CMYK and Gradient Printing

When you see print options of spot colour or process printing on promotional stuff like our printed bags, do you get a little confused as to what it all means? Don’t worry, you’re not alone – which is why we’ve put together this little post giving an explanation of spot colour, process and gradient printing, […]
5 Businesses That Can Benefit From Printed Sandwich Bags

Don’t be fooled into thinking the printed sandwich bag is only used for its humble namesake. These little paper bags can be used for so much more, from bakeries to pharmacies, sweet shops to gift shops, craft stalls to online retailers and more. The diversity of a big imagination and a little paper bag is […]
The £1300 Balenciaga IKEA Bag!

Forget the cheap knock-off versions of designer bags! Balenciaga flipped this on its head recently with their new Arena Extra-large Shopper Tote Bag, which looks very like Ikea’s big blue shopper. With a price tag of £1300 versus Ikea’s 40p bag there has to be some differences – the main ones being that Balenciaga’s bag […]
What You Need To Know About Vector Art

At The Printed Bag Shop we are often asked – What is a vector image? To help you have a better understanding what a vector image is, and why we ask for the vector files when taking an order for your customised printed bags, we’ve put together this little post on what you need to […]
How Matchmaking Can Improve Your Networking Events

While many business owners and professionals still think that networking events are the best way to attract the right people to do business with – without the right planning and structure can it really be the most efficient way for people to make better connections? If you were to ask attendees of your last networking […]
Using Printed Tote Bags to Make a Statement

Who would have thought that the simple cotton tote bag would grow to be the powerful marketing tool it has become? The rise in using the printed tote bag to make a statement has been a steady increase since the Sainsbury’s printed tote bag emblazoned with “I’m not a plastic bag”, designed by Anja Hindmarch, […]
How branded merchandise can improve your event

If you’ve been given the task of organising your company’s next event, or event planning is your business, you’ll know that there’s always a million things on the ‘to do’ list. Make sure that branded merchandise is high on that list. Being aware of how branded merchandise and sponsorship packages can improve your event will […]
The Various Printing Methods For Branded Tote Bags

I guess you all know the value of having printed tote bags with your branding and sales message. But do you ever wonder how your branded tote bags are made? There are a couple of different processes for printing branded tote bags, often decided by the bespoke tote bag you choose. They can be cotton, […]
Why Printed Fabric Bags are TPBS Customer Favourites

If you’re looking to promote your business and your branding, choosing printed fabric bags will definitely be a sound investment. They are stylish and incredibly durable. Get the design right and your customers will use a printed fabric bag time and time again. At TPBS we love our range of fabric bags as much as […]
How Using Printed Gift Bags Can Boost Your Business

If you haven’t used printed gift bags to enhance your branding – it’s about time you did! Using printed gift bags can boost your business and make customers happy, especially when your target audience is the end user in the business to consumer market. Let’s look at some of the benefits of branded gift bags… […]