Gift Boxes

Stock gift boxes to accommodate a variety of merchandise and generate additional sales
By Denise Ryan If your clientele frequently purchases your merchandise as presents, ensure you’re getting the most of their business by selling gift boxes to contain the items. Whether you specialize in a single product or sell a range of objects from apparel to novelty items, your customers will appreciate the added convenience.

Order from a variety of wholesalers or discover new sources through a gift boxes directory to provide your customers with a diverse selection of sizes, designs and styles.

1. Appeal to the majority of your customers by offering standard sizes of gift boxes to hold apparel and other flat items.

2. Find gift boxes in specialty sizes if you sell a variety of items, from jewelry to bulky home décor pieces.

3. Stock printed and unusually shaped gift boxes to make wrapping easier for your customers.

Offer gift boxes in popular, multi-use sizes like shirt and sweater boxes

Even if you're not a clothing retailer, shirt-sized gift boxes may still be your best sellers since they accommodate items from apparel to books to a collection of small trinkets. Save floor space by stocking two-piece or hinge-lidded boxes that store flat. Customers can assemble them at home as needed.
Try:  Premier Packaging is a gift boxes provider that offers two-piece apparel boxes in five sizes. Boxes are available in white gloss or natural kraft, in addition to colors like red, green and blue. PackagingSupplies.com offers cardboard apparel boxes in glossy and matte finishes, as well as colors and pinstriped designs. Quantity discounts are available through both sites.

Sell gift boxes in additional sizes to match the types of merchandise you sell

Simplify shopping for your customers by offering gift boxes that make it easy to wrap objects that won't fit inside standard shapes. Evaluate your hottest sellers and market suitable boxes, whether it means stocking tiny ring boxes, narrow tie boxes or reinforced versions for bottles or tableware, for example.
Try:  Uline is a wholesale gift boxes provider that offers fold-and-tuck boxes to hold items like trinkets, home décor items and stemware. The boxes are available in white, clear or frosted styles. Get boxes for jewelry, stationary, food items and wine bottles from Paper Mart. Click on the photos for sizes, suggested uses and price per case.

Promote decorative gift boxes to help your customers wrap quickly and creatively

If your customers are pressed for time, they'll appreciate a selection of unusual gift boxes that they can simply fill and go. Sell boxes with cool shapes or versions with eye-catching textures, novelty characters or motifs. Consider stocking ribbon, tissue and premade bows, as well, so your customers can turn a visit to your store into a one-stop shopping experience.
Try:  Nashville Wraps distributes gift boxes in fashion colors and holiday-themed designs in lidded or handle styles. Click on the style for specific gift boxes information and pricing details. Box and Wrap offers novelty boxes like Chinese takeout boxes, gable boxes and collections in coordinating prints. Visit DollarDays to get cases of boxes imprinted with Disney Princesses to appeal to families.

• If the majority of your gift boxes come unfolded, display a gift boxes list of assembled samples to help your customers see the packaging dimensions. This will make box selection much easier for your customers.