Retail & Gift Packaging

Our gift packaging range helps retailers, e-commerce brands and florists present their products beautifully at the counter and on the doorstep. Our retail packaging range is deliberately broad, and covers everything you need to present, protect and hand over a finished product.

Whether you are wrapping a purchase at the counter, building a Christmas hamper, or packing a jewellery order, our packaging for retail suits daily trading volumes. Every range is chosen for presentation quality, product protection and recyclability, so your unboxing looks considered and breakages stay low. That keeps your till point and your packing bench moving through peak gifting periods.

Our range covers

• Paper carrier bags - brown Kraft, white Kraft and coloured paper bags with flat, folded or twisted handles, in small to large formats for retail and trade counter use.
• Gift bags - paper and laminated gift bags in a wide range of sizes, colours and finishes, including ribbon-handle bags and bottle gift bags for wine, beer and spirits.
• Counter bags - flat paper bags for greeting cards, prints and notebooks, giving customers a quick, low-cost carry that keeps contents out of sight.
• Gift wrap - colourful, metallic, Kraft and transparent gift wrap on rolls, plus counter roll holders that save space on a busy wrapping bench.
• Tissue paper - coloured and Kraft tissue for wrapping, cushioning and lining gift boxes, adding texture to the unboxing without adding weight.
• Shredded paper and shredded tissue paper - decorative shred and paper fill in a range of colours, used to dress boxes and hampers and cushion contents in transit.
• Gift boxes - gift box packaging from magnetic-lid and luxury boxes to recyclable cardboard and jewellery gift boxes, suited to premium and corporate gifting.
• Drawstring gift bags - reusable drawstring bags with a natural, handmade feel, ideal for repeat gifting and products your customers keep.
• Gift ribbon - satin, foil-effect ribbons, bows and raffia to finish your wrapping, whether you run a wrapping service or seal boxes in-house.
• Plastic carrier bags - clear, plain and coloured plastic carrier bags for strong, low-cost carry at the till and the trade counter.
• Floristry packaging - bouquet boxes and letterbox-flat flower boxes that hold stems steady and protect blooms through courier handling.
• Bottle gift packaging – gift bottle packaging including bottle gifting boxes that hold glass securely for retail sale and courier despatch.

Key features and benefits

• Make presentation part of the product – turn a plain order into a finished gift your customer wants to photograph.
• Protect fragile retail goods - tissue, shred and Kraft gift boxes cushion ceramics, glass and jewellery, so fewer orders arrive damaged.
• Cut your cost per gift - trade pack quantities and volume pricing keep unit costs down across the whole gifting calendar.
• Work with the carrier bag charge - paper alternatives to standard plastic bags fall outside England’s 10p single-use plastic bag charge, which applies to retailers of every size.
• Choose recyclable and reusable formats – paper and cardboard options can be recycled with household paper and card, along with reusable products like drawstring bags.
• Scale up for peak - stock gift packaging in depth ahead of Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, when wrapping volumes spike.
• Showcase your brand - custom-printed bags and boxes carry your logo to the customer, so your packaging works as marketing.
• Serve every part of your business - one source of retail store packaging for till-point carrier bags, in-store wrapping and e-commerce gift orders.

Choosing the right gift packaging

When selecting gift packaging or retail packaging supplies for your business, consider:

• Presentation vs protection - a laminated bag looks premium but offers little cushioning. Pair it with cushioning products such as void fill when contents are fragile.
• Journey to the customer - in-store handover needs a carry format. Courier despatch needs a rigid box and filling that survive automated sorting.
• Size & fit - measure your best-selling product, not your largest. Oversized boxes need more filling and can push you into a higher parcel band.
• Recyclability - paper and cardboard formats support household kerbside recycling.
• Brand consistency - match colours, finishes and print across bags, boxes and ribbon, so every touchpoint looks like the same brand.
• Volume & seasonality - gifting demand is sharply seasonal. Order peak stock early and hold a base range for everyday sales.

Examples include:

• Magnetic gift boxes and shredded tissue paper suit jewellery, ceramics and beauty products sold as gifts.
• Brown paper carrier bags with handles are the default for till-point handover in retail stores.
• Shredded paper for hampers is ideal for creating cushioning whilst being aesthetically pleasing for unboxing experiences.
• Wrapping paper suit an in-store wrapping service or a made-to-order gift line.
• Flower bouquet postal boxes and bottle boxes protect flowers, wine and mugs through courier networks.

FAQs

What is gift packaging?

Gift packaging is the presentation packaging a retailer uses to make a product look like a gift. It includes boxes, bags, wrap, shred and ribbon, used alone or layered together.

What is the difference between gift packaging and retail packaging?

Retail packaging is everything that presents and carries a product at the point of sale, including carrier bags and counter bags. Gift packaging is designed to make a product look like a present.

Which gift packaging is best for fragile items like ceramics and glass?

Use a Kraft gift box with tissue paper or shredded paper fill. For glassware sent by courier, opt for a Flexi hex air sleeve with an adaptive honeycomb structure that conforms to the shape of contents, reducing risk of breakage.

Is gift packaging recyclable?

Uncoated paper and cardboard formats can be recycled with household paper and card. Laminated, foiled and glittered finishes usually do not, so check with your local authority.

Where can I buy packaging for gift items in the UK?

You can buy gift packaging here at RAJA UK. Choose from over 500+ gift packaging items, from bags and boxes to wrap, tissue and ribbon, with next day delivery available.

Make gift packaging your best sales tool with RAJA UK

Whether you’re a larger retail business or a small ecommerce brand, we provide retail packaging supplies that protect your products and lift your presentation, creating memorable unboxing experiences for customers. Contact our packaging experts for tailored advice on formats, sizes and custom print.