All E-commerce articles – Page 7
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ArticleOver 21 million items could be delivered broken during Black Friday sales period
According to research by DS Smith, 41% of people expect to receive up to six faulty or damaged items – partially due to poor packaging – following the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, representing a total cost of at least £739 million.
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ArticleAmazon Germany to reduce SUP in outer packaging
Amazon is aiming to stop using single-use plastics (SUP) for its outer packaging by the end of 2021 in Germany.
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ArticleCreating more from less: An introduction to tactical packaging
In today’s digital-first world, how can brands maximise the commercial value of their packaging? It’s all about creating meaningful ways to interact with customers without a physical presence, argues Matt Ward.
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ArticleThe dark side of subscription beauty and how eco-conscious brands are re-writing the rulebook
What are the environmental costs of the subscription box market? Rich Quelch, global head of marketing at Lifestyle Packaging, tells us more.
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ArticleSparck Technologies unveils automated fit-to-size packaging systems
Sparck Technologies, which is the new name for Packaging by Quadient, says its CVP Everest and CVP Impack automated fit-to-size packaging systems eliminate the need for void fill while boosting efficiency across e-commerce applications.
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ArticlePrimary packaging innovation for e-commerce
Elisabeth Skoda looks at just a small selection of notable developments of primary packaging geared towards e-commerce.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa expands e-commerce solutions with new health and beauty portfolio
Smurfit Kappa is set to release a range of circular packaging solutions for the online health and beauty market, a rapidly growing segment of e-commerce valued at €17.6 billion in 2020.
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Article“The highest priority” – e-commerce and packaging
As this year’s DELIVER event is underway in Amsterdam, we find out more about what awaits visitors and discuss packaging potential and game-changing innovations with Stéphane Tomczak, the event’s founder and CEO.
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ArticleNew report evaluates sustainability in the retail sector
Avery Dennison has collaborated with forecasting consultancy The Future Laboratory to produce a report assessing the issue of sustainability in retail and the shift towards regenerative retail systems.
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ArticleFinalist interview: CMC Genesys
With only a couple of days to go until the big reveal of the Sustainability Awards 2021 winners, we’re today talking to CMC SpA – a finalist in the e-commerce category – to find out about CMC Genesys, a “next generation” right size auto packer.
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ArticleABB aims to support shorter delivery times for e-commerce with new application cell
With the launch of its FlexBuffer application cell, ABB hopes to respond to growing consumer demand for choice, flexibility and fast delivery.
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ArticleNew e-commerce pack from Weedon set sights on improved security and accessibility
Weedon PSC, a manufacturer of corrugated packaging and specialist e-commerce packaging, has developed a new easy-assemble box for retailers which aims to provide greater security for online purchases.
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ArticleThe importance of protective packaging in the e-commerce space
Joe Cook, vice president of Delta Global takes a look at an essential requirement for brands and retailers wishing to maximise e-commerce opportunities: robust and protective packaging.
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ArticleFinalist interviews: envoPAP’s Kraft E-Com
For our latest Sustainability Awards 2021 finalist interview, EnvoPAP introduces its low-impact e-commerce packaging solution, Kraft E-Com.
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ArticlePaper-based alternative to polystyrene packaging released by Kite
Kite Packaging has unveiled a paper-based, recyclable chilled packaging solution that is 69% recycled and FSC approved.
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ArticleSP Scientific presents boxes that fit items they carry
SP Scientific Products (SP) has announced a new approach to product packaging with its new task-specific packaging that the company says is designed to enhance productivity, alleviate labour costs, and reduce environmental impact.
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ArticleAmazon’s new frustration-free packaging programme: An opportunity to re-think old habits
In this comment piece, John Blake, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Practice, looks at the potential and wider impacts of Amazon's frustration free packaging programme.
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ArticleNew solution from Baumer hhs seek to provide e-commerce flexibility
Baumer hhs is launching a hot melt system for applying pressure-sensitive adhesive on corrugated and cardboard surfaces that it says can achieve consistent application quality and a high melt rate.
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ArticleMapping emerging trends in the beverage industry
Changing consumer habits during the pandemic have led to a plethora of new behavioural trends, which equate to a host of opportunities for brands hoping to capture new market share in the beverage sector.
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ArticleCould the birth of the ‘fusion shopper’ change retail forever?
New research from DS Smith claims to have identified the birth of the “fusion shopper” – with many consumers now blending their time across bricks and mortar, online, and click & collect.