Category Archives: How to

April 15, 2013 Posted by Bobby Stearns in Gift Packaging

Grow wild for National Gardening Week 15 – 21 April 2013

It has felt like summer may never actually come. But if you look out your window and squint your eyes really tight, you’ll see firm evidence that at least spring may finally be on its way. It has to be. … Continue reading →

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March 26, 2013 Posted by Bobby Stearns in How to

Franklins Farm Shop redressed & revamped

Nestled within the heart of a busy south east London suburb, Observer Food Monthly’s ‘Best Ethical Restaurant’ runner up, Franklin’s Restaurant, has grown a reputation for ethically sourced foods and fine gastro dining. WBC and Metamorphosis visited the farm shop … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2012 Posted by Bobby Stearns in Hamper Inspiration

Why printed ribbon makes sense for decorating hampers

Let’s talk printed ribbon for a second. Remember when you were forced to wear school uniform every day of your life and you had this love/hate relationship with it? You moaned about it of course, but then when it came … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2012 Posted by Bobby Stearns in Gift Packaging

Christmas gift packaging – Top tips for ordering

  Getting ready for Christmas doesn’t have to be the nightmare we often brace ourselves for and neither does ordering your empty Christmas hampers . As you begin your preparations and start to get organised we thought it might be useful to … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2012 Posted by Arona Khan in Hamper Inspiration

A Hamper is like a puppy, it’s not just for Christmas!

  Can you turn your gift hamper upside down without the contents going into orbit?  Can you shrink wrap a hamper without installing air conditioning (aka holes in the cellophane!)?  Can you increase the perceived value of your hamper simply … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2012 Posted by Bobby Stearns in How to

5 simple ways to attract visitors to your exhibition stand

An increasing number of artisan food and drink producers, and even some specialist retailers are choosing to exhibit their product at trade shows. When it comes to powerful visual merchandising and retail display, your exhibition stand is no different. You want an attractive but versatile … Continue reading →

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May 28, 2012 Posted by Bobby Stearns in How to

Could you make extra profits this Jubilee week?

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February 22, 2012 Posted by Bobby Stearns in Drinks Packaging

Glass hire services for corporate events, what a ‘crate’ idea!

Offering customers an add-on service like glass hire is a great way of sustaining healthy sales throughout the year.  Not only will it attract passing trade and brand new visitors, but it can improve and sustain existing customer loyalty. And once they’re through the door, … Continue reading →

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November 29, 2011 Posted by Bobby Stearns in Gift Packaging

Sending hampers as a gift through the post is a cinch!

Let the virtual shopping spree begin. The Americans are calling it ‘cyber Monday’. The 28th November – the first Monday after Thanksgiving, the first day after just about everyone’s pay day, and the start of a 2 week purchasing frenzy here in the UK. It … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2011 Posted by Bobby Stearns in How to

How to send wine bottles as a gift through the post

Sending a bottle of wine as a gift through the post or courier network can be a nightmare. It’s odd then that next to sending flowers, giving a bottle of fine wine or Champagne as a gift for a Birthday, Anniversary or … Continue reading →

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