
Reducing Packaging Costs After Peak Season
After the holiday rush, many packaging buyers face inflated costs from excess

After the holiday rush, many packaging buyers face inflated costs from excess

Affordability used to be a quiet compromise — a goal that lived

Premium packaging sells — until it doesn’t. In an environment where raw

Dimensional (DIM) weight pricing has become a major driver of shipping costs

The first quarter is a critical period for packaging buyers to reset

As budgets tighten in 2026, packaging buyers are under pressure to reduce

Product damage is one of the most expensive risks in packaging. Beyond

Supplier contracts can make or break a packaging program. Without the right

Packaging compliance is no longer optional—it’s a requirement for accessing retail shelves,

Every brand is feeling the squeeze — higher raw material costs, volatile
Most POP display programs become inefficient over time—not because of poor design, but because of too many variations. Different sizes, different footprints, different structures. It
Packaging performance testing is designed to verify that packaging can withstand the stresses of distribution. Tests such as drop testing, compression testing, and vibration testing
Most POP floor displays don’t fail immediately—they fail after they’ve been on the retail floor for a short period of time. Week one looks fine.By
A lower unit price doesn’t mean lower cost. In POP display programs, the biggest losses rarely show up on the quote—they show up in damage
A visually impressive POP display doesn’t guarantee performance. In fact, many of the best-looking displays underperform because they’re designed for approval—not for real retail conditions.
Digital printing is often positioned as a short-run solution for emerging brands. But advances in press technology, workflow automation, and material compatibility have expanded its