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Christmas Shopping Bags: A Festive Packaging Guide
Discover how personalised Christmas shopping bags can strengthen your festive packaging, enhance the customer experience and keep your brand visible throughout the busiest retail season.
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World cup nations reimagined as carrier bags
What would the world’s most iconic football nations look like as carrier bags? We explore six country-inspired World Cup carrier bags and what businesses can learn about using colour to shape brand identity and customer perception.
Paper Bags in 2026 and Beyond - The Future of Carrier Bags
Paper bags were the original carrier bag, only to decline following the introduction of plastic carrier bags during mass consumerism in the late 20th century. Now, with a societal focus on sustainable products, paper bags are back, and they're not going anywhere.
Can you recycle carrier bags in the UK?
Most carrier bags can be recycled, but it's not as simple as just placing them in the recycling bin. What can, and can't be recycled, and how should you dispose of your carrier bags?
Tesco and Sainsbury- 40p Plastic Bag change - Will other supermarkets follow suit?
Supermarkets are likely to redefine the cost of plastic carrier bags, as two of the big five supermarkets, Tesco and Sainsbury's, have increased the amount they charge from 30 to 40p in the past few days and weeks.
Use Branded Carrier Bags to Boost Sales this Black Friday
Black Friday is fast approaching. Learn how to make sure your promotional carrier bags hit the mark.
Printed Carrier Bags - Planning ahead for Christmas
Businesses up and down the country are preparing for another hectic winter season. It's always beneficial to prepare in advance. Avoid delays and save on costs by ordering your printed carrier bags today.
Bags for Life: The Ultimate Guide UK (2026)
What is a bag for life? And can you get a free replacement? The complete guide to bag for life in the UK from supermarkets to retail.
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Printed Carrier Bags in 2025: Answering Your Questions
We're answering the most common questions about printed carrier bags in 2025 by debunking misconceptions and setting things straight.
Are Plastic Carrier Bags Bad for the Environment?
There's a common narrative that plastic carrier bags are the scourge of the earth, but when push comes to shove, are plastic bags really the environmental monster we perceive them to be?
The History of the Carrier Bag
From the humble beginnings of the first paper carrier bags to the modern-day printed bags, we will explore the complete history of the carrier bag.
Paper Bags vs Plastic Bags - Are Paper Bags A Downgrade?
Paper vs Plastic - The age-old debate. Many consider paper to be a downgrade, but what really makes a great printed carrier bag?
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Are Paper Carrier Bags a Compromise?
Paper bags were touted as the recyclable, environment-conscious plastic bag replacement. With paper carrier bags growing in popularity, we discuss the paper bag pros and cons, and whether they're a compromise for brands.
A Guide to Branded Merchandise for Event Marketing
After events, branded merchandise acts as a physical reminder of your brand, extending messaging and triggering brand recall long after it concludes.
The Plastic Carrier Bag Charge: 10 Years On
Introduced to reduce the volume of single-use plastic carrier bags used in the UK, the plastic carrier bag charge affected every retailer and retail consumer across the country. Now, 10 years after it's initial introduction, we explore what effect it had, and whether it's been worth it.
Why Printed Luxury Bags Are the Perfect Packaging for High End Products
Excellent end-to-end experience is key to maintaining a high-value brand, and a key aspect of this is a product's carrier bag. After all, a luxury bag is the bridge that extends the experience from the store to the home.
What are Truly Eco-Friendly Carrier Bags?
All printed carrier bags have their eco-friendly merits, but what makes a truly eco-friendly carrier bag? And which option is the most eco-friendly?
The JD Plastic Drawstring Bag - The Rise of Branded Drawstring Bags
There's no carrier bag in the history of UK retail more iconic and recognisable than the JD drawstring plastic bag. From it's creation to it's places as a mainstay fashion icon, we explore the story of the popular JD bag.
