Macfarlane Packaging, the country’s leading supplier of protective packaging, is today (13 July) launching its fifth annual “unboxing”* survey to UK consumers. The results are expected to further help online retailers to tailor their packaging to meet the needs of their customers.
Consumer survey shows online retailers need to focus on packaging sustainability and reduce overpacking
Almost a third of online shoppers want their purchases to be sent in more environmentally friendly packaging and they’re prepared to pay more for it – that’s the main finding of Macfarlane Packaging’s Annual Unboxing Survey, the results of which are published today.
Macfarlane launches 100% plastic-free, biodegradable packaging protection for wine bottles
Retailers who need to send wine bottles through the post can now do this both safely and in an environmentally friendly way thanks to Flexi-Hex®, an innovative 100% plastic free packaging system being launched today by Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s number one supplier of protective packaging.
Macfarlane Group PLC Annual General Meeting Statement
Macfarlane Group PLC (“Macfarlane”) today (14th May) publishes its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) Statement covering 2019 to date.
Macfarlane Group celebrates 70th anniversary this week
Macfarlane Group celebrates 70th anniversary; a fully listed company on the UK Stock Market and the UK leader in the distribution of protective packaging materials, they design and manufacture of protective packaging and the printing of self-adhesive and resealable labels.
Macfarlane Group PLC 2018 Preliminary Results
Glasgow headquartered Macfarlane Group PLC, the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging products, has today (21 February 2019) announced its results for 2018, revealing its ninth successive year of profit growth. Macfarlane Group PLC achieved another year of significant growth in 2018 with sales of £217.3m, (2017: £196.0m) 11% ahead of 2017 and profit before tax and exceptional items of …
Augmented reality for protective packaging set to bring brands to life
Macfarlane Packaging, the country’s leading supplier of protective packaging has developed a new solution for end users to engage with product packaging using the latest augmented reality (AR) technology.
Retailers must address challenge of overpacking according to consumer survey
Almost a quarter of consumers are still opening goods ordered online that are overpacked according to a survey by Macfarlane Packaging.
Overpacking remains a current focus and major challenge for retailers as they balance the need to ensure their product arrives undamaged while managing customer demands for more sustainable packaging.
Macfarlane Group’s Interim Results
Macfarlane Group has performed well in the first half of 2018. Group sales of £102.0m, were 14% ahead of the comparable period last year and profit before tax of £3.5m, was 39% higher than in 2017.
Macfarlane Packaging launches “Unboxing” study
“Unboxing” study launched to help understand retailers packaging performance Macfarlane Packaging, the country’s leading supplier of protective packaging, is this week launching its annual “unboxing”* survey designed to provide retailers with valuable feedback from consumers on their experiences of opening and unpacking goods ordered online. Macfarlane’s 2017 unboxing survey revealed that 20% of packaging was not a good fit for …
Macfarlane’s “Mixed Reality”
Macfarlane Packaging has teamed up with Microsoft to bring a “mixed reality” experience for its customers using the Macfarlane Packaging Innovation Lab.