Making the Most of Hat Boxes

Use decorative hat boxes to bring in customers and rack up sales
By Thomas Langford Hat boxes are one of the more versatile items in retail. They can be used to enhance the atmosphere of your store, to set the scene in a display or to create a gift that will wow any customer.

Decorative hat boxes, round hat boxes and papier mache hat boxes are just a few of the types of hat boxes you can get creative with. Additionally, you can even have hat boxes custom made. The possibilities for using hat boxes really are endless, so this guide will help you go about making the most of hat boxes by:

1. Creating attention-grabbing displays with hat boxes.

2. Using vintage hat boxes for decoration.

3. Selling gift hat boxes to your customers.

Get a customer's attention with hat boxes

A stack of cardboard hat boxes can be used to create an inexpensive yet creative display stand for many items. Simply purchase a matching set of hat boxes in different sizes, and arrange them vertically or horizontally to showcase your product. You don't want to buy cheap hat boxes, but you don't need expensive ones either. A simple stack of white hat boxes can create an elegant setting for clothes, jewelry or collectibles.
Try:  For a good selection of solid red, green and white hat boxes, check out GreatLookz. If you want something less plain, osCommerce has a good choice of sturdy hat boxes in several designs.

Decorate your business with hat boxes

If you want to create an atmosphere with a vintage feel, purchase a number of decorative hat boxes and place them around your business. These boxes can be quite elaborate (and also quite expensive), but a few of them placed in key areas of your shop can give your business an elegant and sophisticated feel.
Try:  Check out the stunning selection of unique hat boxes available from Emily Way Hats. The hat boxes are decorated by hand. Another source of beautiful hat boxes is Hat Boxes and More. Staff members hand make the hat boxes in a variety of materials and styles.

Create stunning gift boxes with hat boxes

A simple hat box can boost your sales by providing a unique wrapping for any small gift. Imagine opening a lavishly decorated hat box and finding small jars of gourmet jellies inside. Or using another hat box to wrap up candles, cookies or collectibles. Present these displays to your customers, and they will be willing to pay a premium for gift boxes that are hat boxes.
Try:  Anvente Enterprises has a great selection of unfinished hat boxes, ready to be decorated and personalized to fit your business. PackagingSupplies.com sells white square hat boxes. They're not exactly wholesale gift boxes, but they are appropriate for holding any type of gift.

• To save money, buy your hat boxes wholesale or in bulk.
• If you plan on storing a large number of hat boxes, inquire about purchasing foldable hat boxes.