Kraft Retail and Gift Boxes for Shelves, Counters and Gifts
Nine brown kraft styles made to be seen, picked up and handed over. They suit shop shelves, market stalls and gift tables, and each one is cut to the size of what goes inside.
9 Retail and gift styles
Kraft Tuck BoxesBottles, tea and small goodsMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Gift Boxes with LidsGifts, jewellery and textilesMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Pillow BoxesFavours, cards and small giftsMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Window BoxesShowing the product insideMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Shoe BoxesShoes, trainers and bootsMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Boxes with HandlesCarry-out gifts and hampersMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Round Kraft BoxesCandles, balms and giftsMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Paper TubesTea, coffee, socks and giftsMade to size · from £0.25Price this box
Kraft Push-Up TubesBalms, sticks and solid barsMade to size · from £0.25Price this boxWhat makes a kraft box a retail box?
A retail box spends its life in someone's hand. It needs to stand square on a shelf, open neatly and carry the name of the product where a shopper looks first.
That usually means folding board rather than corrugated, crisp creases and print on the front panel. The simplest example is a kraft tuck box with end flaps, which suits bottles, tea and small goods.
Which gift box style suits your product?
Start with the shape and how the box will be opened. A gift that is unwrapped once suits a lid, while a product taken off a shelf again and again suits a tuck carton.
- Flat or folded items, such as scarves or jewellery: a lid and base box.
- Small favours, cards or a few sweets: a pillow box that closes by pressing the curved ends.
- Tall bottles or rolled socks: a paper tube with a lid.
- Hampers and carry-out gifts: a box with a handle built into the top.
- Balms and solid sticks: a push-up tube the customer slides open.
For gifts that should feel special to open, kraft gift boxes with separate lids are the classic choice.
How do the nine retail and gift styles compare?
| Style | Best for | How it opens | A common starting size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraft Tuck Boxes | Bottles, tea and small goods | Tuck flaps at each end | About 70 × 70 × 150 |
| Kraft Gift Boxes with Lids | Gifts, jewellery and textiles | Lid lifts off the base | About 150 × 150 × 60 |
| Kraft Pillow Boxes | Favours, cards and small gifts | Press the curved ends | About 120 × 80 × 30 |
| Kraft Window Boxes | Products you want on view | Tuck flaps, die-cut window | About 160 × 160 × 60 |
| Kraft Shoe Boxes | Shoes, trainers and boots | Lid or hinged lid | About 330 × 200 × 120 |
| Kraft Boxes with Handles | Carry-out gifts and hampers | Handle folds open at the top | About 320 × 220 × 150 |
| Round Kraft Boxes | Candles, balms and gifts | Round lid lifts off | About 90 × 90 × 70 |
| Kraft Paper Tubes | Tea, coffee, socks and gifts | Tube lid pulls off | About 75 × 75 × 150 |
| Kraft Push-Up Tubes | Balms, sticks and solid bars | Push the base up | About 30 × 30 × 90 |
Sizes are guidance only. For party favours and wedding tables, small kraft pillow boxes are the lightest option here.
Should your box show the product inside?
If the product sells on looks, yes. A window lets a shopper see the colour of a soap, the shape of a biscuit or the knit of a sock without opening the box.
Keep a firm border of board around the opening and away from any fold. Film behind the window keeps dust off stock that sits on a shelf for weeks.
Window cut-outs can be added to most styles, and kraft window boxes for display show the common shapes.
Which kraft box suits shoes and boots?
Footwear needs a long, strong box with a lid that sits square. Trainers and boots are bulky, so measure the pair side by side, heel to toe, with any tissue.
A printed lid and plain base keeps cost down, and a size label space on the end panel helps in a stockroom. Our range of kraft shoe boxes for footwear covers kids' shoes through to boots.
Are paper tubes worth it for small products?
They stand out on a shelf because almost every other box is square. A tube suits loose tea, ground coffee, rolled socks and small gifts, and the lid pulls off with a soft resistance customers enjoy.
Kraft tube board is available on request, and labels or one-colour print wrap around the body. See kraft paper tubes with lids for sizes.
Can a gift box be carried without a bag?
Yes, if it has a handle. A carry box folds up with a handle built into the top panels, so a customer can walk out with a cake, a hamper or a pair of wine glasses.
This works well at markets and pop-up shops where bags run out. The range includes kraft boxes with built-in handles in low and deep shapes.
How to order a set of retail boxes
Many shops order two or three styles together, so the shelf looks like one family.
- List each product with its size and the style you prefer.
- Send your logo, or plan it first with Design Your Box.
- Retail sets are priced from £0.25 per unit on one written quote, quantities quoted per order.
- Approve the free proof, then production takes 4–6 business days.
- Shelf boxes then arrive by free tracked UK delivery inside 2–3 business days.
A balm tin often pairs with a round kraft box and lid in the same ink as your tuck cartons.
12questions answered
Questions About Kraft Retail and Gift Boxes
Straight answers from the people who cut and print the boxes. Open any question to read the reply.
What is the difference between a tuck box and a lidded gift box?
A tuck box closes with folding flaps and suits products opened many times. A lidded box has a separate lid that lifts off, which feels more like a gift.
Can retail kraft boxes hang on a peg?
Yes. A hang tab with a hole can be added to tuck cartons and slim packs for peg display.
Which retail box is cheapest per unit?
Simple tuck cartons and pillow boxes use the least board. Your written quote shows the price for each style you ask about.
Can I have a window in a gift box lid?
Yes. A die-cut window in the lid, with or without film, shows the gift without lifting it off.
Do pillow boxes need glue to close?
No. The curved ends fold in and hold by themselves, so they close in seconds.
Can retail boxes be printed on every side?
Yes. You can print any panel, inside or out, and your free proof shows each one before production.
Which retail box suits a candle tin?
A round box with a lid or a square tuck carton. Give us the tin's diameter and height with the lid on.
Can you make retail boxes for wedding favours?
Yes. Pillow boxes and small lidded boxes are popular for favours, and a name or date can be printed on them.
Is foil possible on kraft gift boxes?
Yes. A foil name or logo is an option and catches the light against plain brown gift board.
Do retail and gift boxes arrive assembled?
Most styles arrive flat to save space. Your written quote says how each style is delivered.
Can I order several retail styles in one design?
Yes. Our designers adapt one artwork to each dieline so the styles look like a set.
Which gift box is best for a scarf or a knitted item?
A shallow lid and base box lets the scarf lie folded. Measure it folded with tissue for the inside size.
Tell us what you ship
Send the product, a rough size and a quantity. We reply in writing within one business day with a price and a free design proof. Prefer to talk? Call +44 7578 382054 or message us on WhatsApp.