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What Are Cardboard Countertop Display Units and How Are They Used?
Have you ever noticed how some small products seem to grab your attention at the till? That’s no accident. It’s often thanks to cardboard countertop display units – a smart and simple way to boost sales right where it matters most. At Garthwest, we create cardboard counter display units that

Packaging for the Planet: How FSC® Certified Packaging Can Help Make a Difference on Earth Day
Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is celebrated. Originally starting in 1970, Earth Day is a global movement that encourages action for a cleaner

How Free Standing Display Units (FSDUs) Can Boost Your In-Store Sales
Over 70% of purchase decisions are made in-store, so you need to get your point-of-sale (POS) display right the first time. And since you are

7 Common Challenges to Overcome When Choosing Product Packaging
With budgets, shipping arrangements and environmental consequences to consider, choosing the best packaging for your product provokes several challenges. Alongside any practical concerns, organisations must

Top Tips for Designing the Best SRP for Your Product
Shelf-ready packaging (also known as retail-ready packaging or SRP) does exactly what it says on the box, protecting products as they go from manufacture to

Sustainability: Three Ways to Make Your Cardboard Packaging Eco-friendly
With global shipping volume set to reach 200 billion parcels by 2025, brands are under pressure to streamline their packaging to reduce their environmental impact,

How to Make Your Packaging, POS and SRP Stand Out in 2023
As we progress into 2023, organisations must seize the opportunity to transform and evolve their business processes to achieve fresh, aspirational goals. With the ever-increasing