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Printed bags and custom packaging is the perfect way to improve your brand visibility, without breaking the bank.

Reusable printed bags: the unsung hero of the packaging world

  How many different printed bags do you have at home? Quite a few I imagine. We use them to...

Which size bag is right for you?

If you’ve taken a look around our website you’ll know that we produce lots of printed bags in lots of...

Our FREE Kindle Offer Is Continuing!

Because this promotion has been such a hit, we’ve decided to keep giving away a FREE Amazon Kindle with all...

Design Trends for 2018

It’s looking like old is new again when it comes to design trends for 2018. While simple minimalist styles won’t...

Practical graphic design tips for small businesses

  World Graphics Day, also known as World Design Day, takes place on 27th April every year. This day to...

Our Top Sports Goodie Bag Ideas

  As it’s the day of the London Marathon, and with lots more sporting events coming up throughout the summer,...

Case Studies: Printed Bags for Coffee Shops

  Did you know that today is the start of UK Coffee Week? It’s a nationwide celebration of coffee, uniting...

£1 Million Milestone: An Interview with TPBS MD, Craig Smith

  There’s a whiteboard on the wall in The Printed Bag Shop office. It sits between printed bags of all...

Is paper better than plastic for the environment?

  With all the talk of plastic waste and the damage it is causing to our planet and the creatures...

April Special Offer: FREE Amazon Kindle!

  We’ve got a new special offer for you in April, and it’s one of our most popular free gifts...

Make the change from plastic to printed paper bags

  Already this year we are seeing many of our long-term plastic bag customers looking to make the change from...

What Are Printing Plates?

  We get questions from customers all the time about printing plates – what are they, why do we have...

What you need to know about the Spring Statement 2018

  In this week’s Spring 2018 Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond promised ‘our best days lie ahead of us.’ While economists...

How can apprenticeships benefit small businesses?

  Have you given much thought into the question – how can apprenticeships benefit small businesses? We have, and with...

March Special Offer: FREE Amazon Echo Dot!

  We are back with a fantastic new special offer for you lucky lot, this time for the whole of...

How Can SMEs Incorporate Fairtrade Into Their Business?

  With Fairtrade Fortnight upon us, how can Fairtrade for SMEs be incorporated into your business? Fairtrade is not just...

Fairtrade Fortnight 2018: What is Fairtrade?

  Here at The Printed Bag Shop we believe in fair trade, ensuring that we source all of our products...

Why Do Printed Laminated Bags Cost So Much?

  Would you love to have laminated bags to hand over to your customers, but don’t get why they can...

February Prize Draw – Win A Hotel Chocolat Subscription!

  How would you like a free delivery of delicious, luxurious chocolates right to your door, every month for the...

Ultraviolet: Pantone Colour of the Year 2018

  It’s here; the Pantone Colour of the Year that will influence design, print and fashion for 2018. The Pantone...

Handwriting in Design: Why it works and how you can use it

  In recognition of National Handwriting Day, we thought it fitting to bring you an article on the benefits of...

PM’s 25 Year Plastic Plan To Eradicate Avoidable Waste

Last week, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced a 25 year plastic plan which aims to eradicate avoidable plastic waste....

How colour consistency can vary between materials

The choice of colour you make for your branding is what differentiates you from your competitors, giving your company and...

10 Marketing Tips For Promotional Merchandising Companies

  We work with lots of promotional merchandise companies every day, providing them with high quality, bespoke printed bags and...

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