Home and lifestyle brands sell catalogs that range from a small candle to a large throw blanket or a set of kitchen tools. We fulfill those mixed-size catalogs, gift sets and holiday peaks with packaging matched to each product.
Mixed-size catalogs without mixed results
A typical home and lifestyle catalog includes small, light items alongside bulky or awkward ones, and orders combine them unpredictably. That makes cartonization, choosing the right box for each order, central to both cost and damage. Shipping a small item in a large box wastes dimensional weight; shipping a heavy item in a weak box invites damage.
We capture accurate dimensions and weights for every SKU and set carton rules for common combinations. Bulky but light items, such as pillows or throws, often ship more economically in poly mailers or compression packaging, while dense or fragile items get rigid cartons and cushioning.
Gift season is the whole year's peak
Many home and gift brands do a large share of annual sales in the fourth quarter. Peak planning starts months earlier: forecasting order volume by week, confirming inventory arrival dates, pre-building gift sets, staging gift wrap and holiday inserts, and setting carrier cutoff dates for holiday delivery messaging on your storefront.
We plan that calendar with you, including labor scheduling around your promotions. When peak ends, we help you plan for returns and post-holiday inventory, so leftover gift sets and seasonal stock do not sit unplanned through the next year.
Wholesale to boutiques and retailers
Home and lifestyle brands often sell wholesale to boutiques, gift shops and larger retailers alongside DTC. Those orders need case packs, compliant labels and, for larger accounts, routing-guide compliance and EDI.
Shipping both channels from the same inventory keeps it simple. Trade show orders, seasonal pre-books and reorders can be scheduled for release on specific dates, while your website keeps shipping daily. Shipping from markets close to your wholesale accounts can also shorten their lead times and lower freight costs.
Frequently asked questions
How do you choose the right box for each order?
We use accurate SKU dimensions and weights plus carton rules for common order combinations, so each order ships in packaging that protects it without paying for excess dimensional weight.
Can you handle gift wrap and gift messages?
Yes. Gift wrap, gift notes and holiday inserts can be applied based on order options from your storefront, and seasonal rules can run for a defined date range.
Do you ship to boutique and retail wholesale accounts?
Yes. We ship case-pack and pallet orders to boutiques and retailers, including routing-guide labeling and EDI where required.