by Dennis Salazar | Mar 18, 2026 | Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, DTC Boxes, Culture
I was recently reminded not every box needs to be as beautiful as we can make it. Some people just need a shipping box that will protect the product during shipment and maybe not draw too much attention. That may sound strange to most e-commerce people who are all...
by Dennis Salazar | Mar 2, 2026 | Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging, Sustainable Perspective
Those who regularly read this blog know I have always had a love/hate relationship with Amazon. As a shopper, I am impressed by their ability to deliver just about anything I could possibly want to my door tomorrow. However, as a packaging industry veteran and a...
by Michael Boik | Feb 19, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
We have worked with a number of beauty/cosmetic brands to start 2026, and there seems to have been a shift in what type of packaging they are targeting. There was a time when beauty brands wanted their packaging to mirror their high-end products. This was achieved by...
by Dennis Salazar | Feb 12, 2026 | Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
Some packaging companies are understandably driven by the products they offer. If bubble wrap void fill is the most available and profitable protective material available, it is likely what their commissioned sales force is going to be directed to sell. Many Packaging...
by Dennis Salazar | Jan 27, 2026 | Packaging Suppliers, Packaging Solutions, Packaging Design, Ecommerce Packaging
Chances are if your brand is more than four or five years old, it can probably use a refresh or perhaps even a complete rebrand. The difference between the two can be a minor tweak or a major overhaul to create a whole new look. That can be a difficult choice for you,...
