Jump on the bag bandwagon with the ‘handmade’ look

tools for making items from scratch

Upcycling and getting crafty is nothing new. From Homeowners, to Boutique Managers and Lifestyle Bloggers, people have been getting savvy with their savings and fuelling their creativity through designing, painting and crafting products in the pursuit of the perfect ‘handmade’ look for as long as we can remember. For some reason, in the last couple […]

Case Study: Giant Bicycles

family riding bikes

  ‘RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT’ Founded in 1972 by King Liu, Giant Bicycles has been creating high-quality bikes at an affordable price and improving the cycling experience for many years. Hitting the market for the first time in the early 80s, Giant branded-bikes were first sold in Taiwan, followed by Europe, North America & various […]

A printed bag is for life, not for the bin

Printed Bag for life

  Did you know, most plastic bags that supermarkets give away are only used by consumers once before they end up in the bin, and can take years to decompose? That’s according to information provided in an article here. As we begin the New Year, it remains an ever-concerning reality that many of us are […]

Marsala is the new black in 2015 Pantone colour world

Marsala is the new black in 2015 Pantone colour world

Are you a business looking to spice up your brand’s design with a fresh, new hue in the New Year? Are you tired of the same, bland colour you’ve been donning for the past decade? Here at The Printed Bag Shop, we’ve got the lowdown on which shade will be taking the world by storm […]

Our top tips for your printed bags in 2015

top tips for printed bags in the new year

  So we’re almost at the end of December (the busiest month of the year for our printed bags!), and after such a successful year, we’re set to make 2015 even bigger and better than before for all you fantastic businesses looking to take the world by storm. We’ve whittled down some of our top […]

Why your business needs laminated bags

laminated bags

  When it comes to a successful business, the devil really is in the detail. For us here at The Printed Bag Shop, we believe the printed bag design you opt for is a crucial element when it comes to how you’re perceived by potential customers, and we’ve got just the type of bag you’ll […]

5 ways we can help online retailers this Christmas

Christmas bag ideas for online retailers

  If you’re an online retailer looking for a little festive inspo’ and cracking creative ideas to wow your customers this Christmas, we’re on hand to help. We’ve got a wide range of different types of bags for all your retail needs this December, as well as a whole host of packaging, handles, ribbons and […]

3 of the best festive bags

Festive Bags

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at The Printed Bag Shop, and oh, do we know how to sprinkle your business with a little festive cheer when it comes to printed bags! Whether you specialise in events, retail or even just fancy creating a little something out of the ordinary for your […]

The secret to a successful company giveaway bag

printed bags for events

Our guide to creating a goodie bag that doesn’t end up in the bin Image by workturn Whether you’ve just been handed a leaflet or a company giveaway bag, there’s always that moment when you think ‘do I need this extra clutter in my life?’ The answer is invariably ‘no’ and that company’s attempt at […]

The best printed bags for restaurants

bags for restaurants

    We believe that whatever your industry, whatever your business, there is the perfect printed bag out there for you! That’s why we’ve been putting together a series of blog posts recommending the ideal printed bags for a range of sectors, including events, retailers  and even those wishing to be eco-friendly. Our final instalment […]

Scottish 5p bag charge comes into effect

printed plastic bags

  You may have read our previous news story, posted back in June, about the 5p plastic bag charge being backed by the Scottish government. As of October 20th, the charge officially came into effect and the scheme has now been implemented across Scotland, as it has in Wales and Northern Ireland; this means that […]

Guide to Unconventional Branding: How to Set Your Business Apart

branding ideas

    Image by Travel 2.0 We’ve all grown accustomed to the barrage of branding that pours out of businesses across the world. It’s the drip-drip effect of marketing campaign after marketing campaign, leaving the general public not exactly surprised or excited by a lot of what comes their way. To create an outside the […]

Think outside the bag: innovative printed bag design ideas

printed bags

  Are you looking for a bag that will have your business booming? Are you imagining a print that will make you stand out from the crowd? Here at The Printed Bag Shop, we’ve got all you need to really set yourself apart from the rest. We’ve whittled down our top three innovative design ideas […]

3 ways printed bags can be used for more than just sales transactions

marketing ideas

  You may have guessed that, at The Printed Bag Shop, we love printed bags of every shape and size; however, we are aware that they are humble items that are often overlooked, despite how essential they are to every purchase your customers make. So, to get all of you a little more inspired about […]

The guide to printed retail bags

printed paper bags

  Printed bags are often the unsung hero of retail; thousands of them are provided for customers in high street stores across the UK every day, and they are an invaluable tool for helping your brand get seen by an exponential number of people. There’s a whole host of different types of bags that would […]

How to tell your brand’s story through printed bags

Tell your story through a printed bag

  Today, the most important thing you can do when marketing your business is tell a story; create a world, share it with your audience and draw your customer into it, and you can really make a brand with staying power. Telling customers about the origins and development of your brand is a great way […]

Enhance your printed bags with added extras

bags for events

Having your own business and being able to experiment with fun and innovative bag designs is one of the most enjoyable aspects of promoting your brand, and we have the ideal products to bring that innovation to life Your bag should not only have your business’s logo on it, but also be eye catching, recognizable […]

An Guide To Eco Friendly Printed Bags

eco-friendly guide to printed bags

  The word “eco-friendly” has become a popular topic in recent years; it’s a change that everyone is trying to become a part of. It’s important that individuals change the way they approach an eco-friendly lifestyle, but it’s also vital that a business is aware of the changes in environmental awareness that are happening across […]

How your colour choice could affect your customers’ decision to buy

printed cotton bags

  You may be visiting our website today to consider purchasing printed bags, but the design work that you decide to have printed, and the colours used within that, could be just as important for promoting your brand as the bag itself. Understanding the psychology of colour is one of the most interesting but challenging […]

Why print marketing isn’t dead

printed bags

  In an age of the digital revolution, where we hear the news of magazines moving completely online and more and more marketing budgets being invested on mobile devices, you wouldn’t be alone in thinking that the printed media is nearing the end of its days. However, we here at The Printed Bag Shop believe […]

10 top tips for a great logo design

bag design

As a brand, the value of an effective logo design cannot be underestimated; a logo expresses who you are, what you do and what your story is in a single look. Having a fantastic, iconic logo is also vital for producing printed bags that actually work in promoting your brand. We can help you refine […]

The Printed Bag Shop’s Free Event Planning Pack!

planning an event

    Are you planning an upcoming event? Trying to think of innovative ways to get attendees engaged? Or are you running a stall at an exhibition soon, and want to know how you can make the most of such a valuable networking opportunity? The Printed Bag Shop can help! We work with events companies […]

Product Profile: Printed Packaging

printed mailing bags

  Promoting your brand through quality printed merchandise isn’t only for those with a physical presence at an event or on the high street. Online shopping and retail has seen a massive boost in recent years, and those who sell via the internet need to find alternative ways to raise brand awareness that don’t require […]

Top Trends for Exhibition Stand Designs!

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  An eye-catching design is not only a vital part of the printed bags you give away at your next exhibition, but of your exhibition stand itself. Designs and how we construct them are influenced by a number of things around us, and in a digital age where a whole landscape of design inspiration is […]

Product Profile: Cotton & Canvas Bags

printed cotton bags

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fabric bags are growing in popularity as a more durable and reusable alternative to plastic carriers, and our cotton and canvas bags are two of our most versatile products here at The Printed Bag Shop. Here’s the stuff you need to know about them: Cotton and canvas bags are becoming increasingly lucrative to a […]

Make the most of your event giveaway!

event giveaway

Providing your customers with a free event giveaway when your company attends an exhibition or conference is one of the most direct ways for your brand to make a lasting impression on them, but how can your giveaway really make an impact? We have some top tips: Align your giveaway with your business objectives Think […]

Product Profile: Flat Handle Paper Takeaway Bags

Printed flat handle bags

  Our quality printed flat handle paper bags are often primarily associated with carrying home your Chinese takeaway on a Friday night, but there are many more uses for these eye-catching bags than you think! These versatile printed paper bags are also commonly used by food companies like bakers and sandwich bars, but are also […]

5p Plastic Bag Charge Will Not Affect SMEs

What are the printed carrier bag charges?

  DEFRA has confirmed that the incoming 5p plastic bag charge will not apply to small businesses with fewer than 250 full time equivalent employees. The 5p charge on ‘single use’ bags, which has now been defined as a lightweight bag of a plastic material with handles, is to come into effect in October 2015, […]

Our top tips to help you with planning an event

How to plan an event - top tips

Planning an event can seem like a bit of a behemoth task, but with the right organisation and support behind you, anyone from multinational companies to small SMEs can pull off an event to be proud of. Events can bring together a range of businesses and customers from an industry and sector to encourage growth, […]

Product Profile: Printed Laminated Paper Bags

Printed gift bags for events

As summer approaches and events & conference season gets in full swing, we at The Printed Bag Shop wanted to tell you all about the perfect product for adding a touch of luxury to your offline marketing strategy, our Printed Laminated Paper Bag. One of our all-time bestselling products, the Laminated Paper Bag is the […]