PLANNING GUIDE
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Define
• Ideation & Brainstorm
• Scope Defined
• Plan Developed
• Exploration & Concepting
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Design
• Concept Selection
• Identify Elements
• Project Preliminary Quantities
• Target Budget Identified
• Define Ship-to Locations
Develop
• Renderings, Samples & Prototype Development
• Feedback & Revisions
• Final Design Approval
• Final Quotation Provided
• PO Due Date
• Production Begins
• Instructions & Store Support Developed
Deliver
• Kitting & Warehousing
• Logistics & Transit
• Arrival Target & Instore Date
• Delivery Locations Ship Confirmed
• Project Feedback & Archiving
Find a fresh approach to your holiday in-store, gift and ecomm packaging.
Accentuate and highlight key items & top gift picks throughout the sales floor.
Ensure you have enough holiday packaging and supplies to last the whole season.
Create a festive atmosphere at store entry or feature areas.
Increase store traffic and tell your brand story through intriguing window displays.
Twinkles of light provide whimsical sparks to any holiday trim.
Unique materials, lush botanicals and pleasant surprises make an appearance in traditional holiday icons.
Boxes, bags and gifts stacked to the sky creating interesting shapes and merchandising opportunities.
From alternative trees to recyclable packing, the more sustainable aspects of paper are on display in thoughtful, contemporary designs.
Building a holiday package that can be reused, adapted, and added to for years to come is a great way to minimize the environmental impact of your visual trim. Adding more or new ornamentation to a core package can lengthen the life span of holiday elements, reducing each holiday trim’s impact.
By creating bags and packaging that are durable enough for consumers to reuse and through thoughtful material choices we can provide a more sustainable solution this holiday season.
The more consumers choose to reuse their bags for shopping and other activities, the more sustainable they become. Thoughtful, on-trend design and incentivizing reuse of bags are two ways to encourage reuse.
Paper
Cotton PPNW
RPET
Washable Paper
Natural Linen
Cork Mesh
Poly
EVA
TPU
Tyvek
Corrugate
Organza
Felt
Reusable Sustainable Sourcing Available Water/Soy Based Printing Available
• C1S Art Board
• Kraft
• Beater-Dyed
• PCW
• FSC
• Wood-free
• Corrugate
Plastic Woven
• PPNW
• PPW
• PET(virgin)
• RPET
Other
• Cotton
• Jute & Hemp
• Linen
• Washable Paper
RECYCLABLE
• Paper (non-laminated)
• Corrugate
*other materials may be recyclable in certain locations and facilities
CAN BE MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS
• Paper
• PE
• PPNW
• PPW
• PET
The more consumers choose to reuse their packaging, the more sustainable it becomes!
Starting planning sooner, allows more time to develop, execute and deliver. And, by partnering on a customized work back timeline it will help to maximize your investment, avoiding last minute shipping and leave time for omni channel opportunities for brand consistency.
From whimsical lights to rustic paper textures, incorporate these charming details and designs to elevate your holiday visual displays and packaging.
From corporations to consumers, there is a global push to prioritize sustainability. We are here to help you make the best decisions for your brand and the planet throughout the planning process.
Branded Packaging
Cashwrap Displays
Fitting Room Decor
Focal Displays
Form Covers
Frames & Signage
Gift Boxes & Bows
Greenery
- Garland
- Trees
- Sprays
- Wreaths
Merchandising Tools
Ornaments
Reusable Bags
Runners
Seasonal Decor
Seasonal Rugs
Strands & Curtains
Tablecloths
Window Displays
Winter Botanicals