What is the difference between retail packaging and shipping packaging?
Retail packaging presents and identifies the product for the customer. Shipping packaging protects that retail package during delivery, store replenishment, and distribution. Some corrugated structures can perform both roles.
Can retail boxes include display features?
Yes. Options can include hanger tabs, euro slots, countertop trays, dispenser openings, shelf-ready walls, windows, headers, perforations, and product-access cutouts.
Can Packaging Hubs create boxes for several SKUs?
Yes. A coordinated packaging family can keep the same structural sizes and branding standards while changing colors, product names, barcodes, model codes, and inserts.
Are retail cartons suitable for ecommerce?
They can be part of an ecommerce packaging system, but decorative folding cartons often need a fitted corrugated mailer, cushioning, divider, or outer shipping case.
Where should a retail barcode be placed?
The barcode should generally sit on a flat, high-contrast, low-glare panel away from folds, seams, foil, texture, and windows. The final placement should follow the brand’s GS1 and retailer requirements.
