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
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
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
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 […]
Think outside the bag: innovative printed bag design ideas
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
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 […]
How to tell your brand’s story through printed bags
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
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
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 […]
Why print marketing isn’t dead
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 […]
Product Profile: Duffel Bags
Duffel bags are one of our most versatile products here at The Printed Bag Shop, and they have hundreds of uses to suit just about any business. If you run a gym, leisure or sportswear shop, a duffel bag is a brilliant practical packaging for your customer’s purchases as well as the perfect stylistic choice […]
Building A Brand Isn’t All About Big Statements
If you’re looking to build your brand, you’re probably thinking that big is better: traditional attitudes towards growing a business through a new marketing strategy tend to stick to the idea of amplifying big new messages through big production and execution efforts. But if you’re a start-up or SME, you may not have the […]
Why printed bags could boost your offline marketing strategy
Most marketers will tell you that offline activity is just as important and powerful as online activity when it comes to any marketing strategy. But it’s really worth knowing that by adding printed bags to your arsenal, you can boost the performance and results of your offline campaigns more than you might think. Here’s […]
How reinventing your brand could boost your business
It’s no secret that building a brand that’s innovative, fresh and relevant is key to your business’s success. But how can you sustain that ethos over a long period of time? By the power of reinvention. The importance of updating your brand as well as establishing it is undoubtable to ensure you are still […]
5p plastic bag charge now backed by Scottish parliament
Following in the footsteps of Wales and Northern Ireland, new regulations regarding the introduction of a 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags have now also been approved by the Scottish parliament. Plans to charge customers a minimum of 5p per carrier bag, which were supported by 100 votes to 12 by MSPs, will be […]
The Importance of Brand Awareness
Creating a strong and effective brand is one of the best ways to promote a business. If you provide a high level of service and a good product to your customers your brand will become synonymous with these traits, creating a conscious and subconscious bond between business and customer. If you think of strong global […]
It’s as important using hashtags (#) offline, as it is online
As suppliers of printed bags and packaging, we want to ensure that we not only offer good quality products, but we add that extra value too. It’s the same with you and your packaging, adding that extra value for your customers will give them a great brand experience. As a retailer, your printed bags and […]
#CarrierBrand Case Study: Yorkshire Tea’s #teaonthetrain
Whilst on a train journey recently, enjoying a nice cup of tea to keep us going, we spotted a brilliant use of carrier bags to promote a brand’s new campaign; Yorkshire Tea have started emblazoning their tea packaging and the paper bags it comes in with their signature orange branding and logo, and encouraging consumers […]
Carrier bag Christmas tree set to light up festival
You might think it’s a bit early to be talking about Christmas, but the organisers of Durham’s Lumiere Festival, which will run mid November later this year have already started the discussions – and one of their plans involves a Christmas tree made entirely from plastic carrier bags. The Festival, which attracts around 40,000 people […]
