WE DON’T JUST SELL BAGS, WE BUILD PROGRAMS!
THE IPS INSIDER BLOG
APRIL 2023
MARCH 2023
DECEMBER 2022
NOVEMBER 2022
OCTOBER 2022
THE BYOB SMART BAG
At BYOB, we’re always striving to not only bring you new technologies to bolster your bag programs, but also create new channels of charitable giving and sustainability. Through our partnership with Fill it Forward, we’re proud to announce our newest product that does just that… the BYOB Smart Bag!
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AUGUST 2022
THE MERCHANDISING COLLECTION
At BYOB, we’ve always worked hard to maintain and grow our diverse lineup of sustainable products. With that growth, we’ve been able to help countless retailers build custom, private label reusable bag programs in over 30,000 locations worldwide. But what to do with all those bags? Why not do what many retailers have done with the help of BYOB? Add category value with our innovative, convenient, and versatile display options that are only found in the BYOB Merchandising Collection!
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JULY 2022
THE COLLAPSIBLE BOX COLLECTION
With so many bag and storage options available these days, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. However, let us point you in the direction of the one bag you’ll definitely want in your storefront (trust us, your customers will thank you). The BYOB range of collapsible boxes has long been a top seller, and for good reason.
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JUNE 2022
GATHERIT – THE ANSWER FOR ALL YOUR E-COMMERCE NEEDS
The way that people shop is changing. In today’s ever-evolving grocery industry, that means retailers are having to change as well. Every day, retailers are shifting their attention to provide their customers with E-Commerce and online delivery services. That’s why at the InStore Group of Companies, we’ve been hard at work putting together the ultimate grocery delivery package, our GatherIt line of custom delivery products
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MAY 2022
THE NEW ZIPPER-LID COLLAPSIBLE BOX
For years, Bring Your Own Bag has offered a wide range of products that have gone down as “fan favourites” amongst our proud customers, none more popular than The Original Collapsible Box. So that got us thinking… how can we take something great, and make it greater? For you, and your customers? That thought led us to this… the BYOB Zipper Lid Collapsible Box!
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APRIL 2022
EARTH DAY AT BYOB
We have a lot of new offerings that we’re excited to reveal over the course of 2022. We kicked things off with a bang when this February when we introduced our latest eco-friendly innovation, the OceanTote, a fully customizable reusable bag that’s made of recycled ocean-bound plastic. RPET pellets are made from recovered ocean-bound plastic waste and used to create durable fibers, ready to be sewn into usable items like our OceanTote!
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MARCH 2022
THE BYOB INSULATED COLLECTION
That time of year is fast approaching. You know the one. The sweltering heat. The muggy air. And the cold, refreshing drinks that help quench your thirst. Help your customers beat the heat this summer with these insulated reusable bags. Not only will they keep your customers frozen aisle groceries ice cold, but they’ll help shrink your ecological footprint too.
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MAKE YOUR LIFE, SIMPLY ORGANIZED
Simply Organized, our line of home organization products that are durable, space-saving and are helping to reshape living spaces across North America. From the laundry room to the closet, and from messy drawers to the playroom, no matter what life presents, this trendy assortment ensures your customers always have somewhere store their stuff.
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FEBRUARY 2022
THE ALL-NEW OCEAN TOTE!
Over 8 million tonnes of plastic flow into our oceans every year, with 80% of that, coming from land. Why is this such an issue? Single-use plastics don't break down completely. They photo-degrade, becoming micro plastics that absorb toxins and pollute the environment. Thanks to our partnership with Oceanworks, we’ve developed a game-changing solution, the OceanTote.
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DECEMBER 2021
NOVEMBER 2021
THE BYOB CANVAS BAG
With Earth Day 2022 around the corner – one of the world’s largest environmental movements – the time is now to start thinking about how you can assemble your reusable bag program for the next year and beyond. If you ask us, there is no better way to begin than with the BYOB Canvas Bag!
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OCTOBER 2021
The RPET BAG
It’s not too soon to start thinking about Earth Day, and the InStore Group of Companies has what you need.
At Bring Your Own Bag™, it’s our mission above everything else is to provide our customers with reusable solutions that help our planet. When we think about Earth Day, we think about it year-round because we want to help make every day feel like Earth Day.
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BYOB INSIDER – IT’S ALWAYS EARTH DAY AT BYOB
At Bring Your Own Bag, it’s our mission above everything else to provide our customers with reusable solutions that help our planet.
When we think about Earth Day at BYOB, we think about it as more than a day, but as a movement. We want to make every day feel like Earth Day, and one of the ways we do that is by offering products like our RPET Bags.
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SEPTEMBER - 2021
BYOB PRODUCE BAGS ARE HERE!
The BYOB Reusable Produce Bag is the perfect fit for all your customers’ fruits & vegetables that come home from the grocery store or market. These bags are highly durable, portable, machine-washable, and even feature a stylish drawstring, making them a go-to alternative to traditional single-use produce bags that can be both flimsy and harmful to the environment. Your shoppers will love them!
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AUGUST - 2021
CHANGING HOW YOU DO E-COMMERCE WITH BYOB & GATHERIT
As we roll into the second half of 2021, we at BYOB are witnessing retailers within the industry aggressively shift their focus towards providing e-commerce and online delivery services. This is a trend that we’ve been analyzing for years now, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly accelerated these plans for many businesses regardless of their size, location, or target market.
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JULY - 2021
IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
Get your Christmas & New Year’s Bag Orders in Now!
You might think it’s too early to get your Christmas and New Year’s plans in motion. On the contrary, it’s the perfect time to get your orders in to fulfill your stock in time for December, January, and even for Spring 2022. At BYOB, we can help! With so many bag options available, each of our insulated bag styles fold flat when you don’t need them, are hand-washable, and are the perfect bags to get your new year started in 2022.
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JUNE - 2021
MAY - 2021
THE ALL NEW BYOB CART BAG!
Unfold, fill, store & repeat with the new BYOB Cart Bag for Commercial or retail use.
At Bring Your Own Bag, our goal is to bring you new and exciting products that change the way your customers shop around your storefront. That’s why we’re proud to bring you the latest from our innovative line of functional grocery solutions, the all-new BYOB Cart Bag.
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APRIL - 2021
BYOB TRENDING NOW - EARTH DAY
Today is Earth Day, and at BYOB™ and the InStore Group of Companies, we couldn’t be more excited. At Bring Your Own Bag™, we pride ourselves in offering our customers reusable products that help make our planet a cleaner place to live.
That’s why Earth Day is one of our favourite days of the year, but it doesn’t stop there.
We want to help make every day feel like Earth Day for you, your customers, and our planet.
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MARCH - 2021
GET READY FOR A NEW BYOB EXPERIENCE!
THIS YEAR, GET READY FOR A NEW BYOB EXPERIENCE!
As the retail world continues to evolve, so is BYOB. So why wait around? Get yourself and your customers ready for a whole new shopping experience!
Since 2005, it’s long been our goal at BYOB to reduce overall plastic bag use by providing quality reusable bag and box solutions that our retail partners are proud to carry. Part of our efforts to do so involve us making new additions to our product lines and offerings. As we dive into 2021 and the ever-changing grocery landscape that will come with it, now is one of those times.
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FEBRUARY - 2021
THE BYOB GAMEDAY LINEUP
THE BYOB GAMEDAY LINEUP
OFFICIALLY LICENSED SPORTS BAGS YOU CAN TURN TO IN CRUNCH TIME!
While your customers may not be able to cheer on their favourite teams and athletes in person this year, that doesn’t mean they still can’t show their support from afar. When the going gets tough, our Officially Licensed Sports Bags can help keep any hungry fan going... and we know sports fans can get pretty hungry. That’s where we come in!
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JANUARY - 2021
THE BYOB INSULATED COLLECTION
THE BYOB INSULATED COLLECTION
HOT OR COLD, WHATEVER YOU NEED. GET INSULATED!
Give your CSR strategy a boost with these insulated reusable bags to help shrink your ecological footprint. With various display options available, each of our insulated bag styles fold flat when you don’t need them and are hand-washable. So what are you waiting for? Increase your sales in the frozen aisle by targeting consumers who are looking for a convenient way to transport their frozen items.
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OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS...
OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS...
YOU NAME IT, BYOB'S GOT IT!
As the reusable bag industry has evolved and the needs of our environment have changed, so has BYOB. Our full line of shopping bags, collapsible boxes and more are offered in tons of reusable options that can be fully customized. Rest assured, we don’t just make your run-of-the-mill polypropylene bags. At BYOB, the world is your oyster.
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DECEMBER - 2020
THE POCKET POUCH BAG
THE BYOB POUCH BAG
FULL SIZE WHEN YOU NEED IT, POCKET SIZE WHEN YOU DON'T!
Unfold, fill, carry & fold up again with the BYOB Pouch Bag program for both commercial and retail use.
Retailers can custom brand their Pouch Bags with their own logo or other custom print options to help elevate their brand exposure and store revenue.
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NOVEMBER - 2020
THE HOLIDAY CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN 2020
Key shifts in shopping tendencies have reshaped the grocery landscape this year. But as we move towards the holiday season, what will the shopping experience look like this Christmas?
Over the course of the last year and throughout the pandemic, grocery sales have undoubtedly boomed, and it’s interesting to see how the behavior of retail customers has developed over that time. At a glance, it’s somewhat unclear what Christmas and the winter holiday period will look like for many businesses this year, at least from an in-store perspective. With some states and provinces across North America imposing new lockdown measures, some retailers are having the decision to serve customers in person taken out of their hands entirely.
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MAKE YOUR NEXT EARTH DAY
BRING YOUR OWN BAG DAY!
At Bring Your Own Bag™, we pride ourselves on offering our customers reusable products that help make our planet a cleaner place to live. That’s why Earth Day is one of our favorite days of the year, and we want help make Earth Day in 2021 a great day for you as well.
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OCTOBER - 2020
THE BYOB CANVAS BAG
THE IDEAL BLEND OF ECO-FRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION AND CHIC DESIGN!
Unfold, fill, carry & repeat with the BYOB Canvas Bag program for both commercial or retail use.
Retailers now have the opportunity to custom brand their own durable Canvas Bags that can help boost store revenue thanks to a variety of modern, fashionable, and trendy options.
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PLASTICS BE GONE!
Tracking the Plastic Bag Bans across Canada & the U.S.
Earlier this month, the Canadian government sent shock-waves across the grocery industry when they announced plans for a sweeping nationwide ban on all single-use plastics in 2021.
There’s no debate that the rampant production of single-use plastics has done serious damage to our environment over the years. That is why at various levels of government in Canada and the United States, legislation has been coming through with the purpose of limiting and even eliminating the use of these plastic products.
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THE BENEFITS OF RPET BAGS
It’s no secret that as a society, our usage of single-use plastics has run rampant to the point where we’re now in the middle of an environmental crisis. The abundance of plastic waste we produce each year is rising, with one of the biggest culprits being single-use plastic bags. These bags can take over 500 years to degrade in a landfill and they release toxic chemicals into our atmosphere as they do. Also, single-use plastic bags don't always full degrade. Instead, they can often turn into micro plastics that further pollute the environment with their toxic output.
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SEPTEMBER - 2020
The NEW Eco Velcro Thermal Bag
Environmentally friendly design with practicality in mind!
If you’re looking for a hefty insulated bag that can also help the environment, look no further than this latest innovation from BYOB.
Our brand new ECO VELCRO THERMAL BAG can be made from your choice of either non-woven polypropylene or polyester fabric. Both are incredibly durable and safe for the environment, meaning you don’t have to compromise to get what you want!
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AUGUST - 2020
THE NEW Reusable T-SHIRT BAG
Low-cost, lightweight & durable, this is one mighty bag!
Our brand new T-Shirt Bags are made from non-woven polypropylene material that can be fully customized with your own logo.
Machine welded seams provide a stitch-free option, making these bags better for the environment while remaining incredibly strong.
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MAY - 2020
APRIL - 2020
COVID-19 & BYOB
HOW WE CAN HELP
With the world adjusting to new routines thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the main changes people have had to make is how to shop at the grocery store. With different sanitary practices coming into question and new information coming at us from all angles, and the thought of actually going to the grocery store has become a stressful one for many of us.
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REUSABLE BAGS & COVID-19
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Understandably, there are widespread questions surrounding sanitation practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most stressful situations right now for many is the idea of heading out to the grocery store to stock up on food and household supplies. What was once a routine task has now become one filled with much uncertainty and doubt, leaving many wondering how to make the trip as safe as possible.
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