Custom Retail Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom retail boxes are printed boxes designed to sell products on store shelves, pegs and counters, used by brands in cosmetics, food, toys, electronics, candles and accessories. Styles include tuck end cartons, hanger boxes, window boxes, sleeves and display boxes, with full-color printing, finishes and inserts. Send your product size, and Vorex replies with pricing.

Built for shelf impact
Window and hang tab options
Sharp full-color printing
Premium finishes available

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What makes a retail box sell

On a store shelf, a box has a few seconds to be noticed and understood. Custom retail boxes are designed for that moment: a strong front panel, clear product naming and a structure that stands, hangs or displays the product well. They also need to survive handling by staff and shoppers. Paperboard cartons are the standard because they print sharply, fold flat for storage and come in many retail-ready styles.

Tuck end and auto-lock bottom cartons cover most shelf products. Custom retail boxes with a hanger tab suit peg walls for accessories and small electronics. Custom retail boxes with a window show colorful products such as toys, candles and food. Display boxes group several units on a counter. Inserts keep products centered, and SBS or kraft paperboard sets the overall look.

Design for distance first: logo and product name should read from a few steps away. Use side panels for benefits and the back for details, barcodes and any information your category requires, which varies by product. Finishes such as foil, spot UV and soft-touch help premium lines stand apart. Our team prepares the dieline and you approve a digital proof before production.

Popular uses

Cosmetics and beauty products
Toys and games
Candles and home fragrance
Phone accessories and electronics
Snacks and confectionery
Apparel accessories

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom retail boxes

Box styles

Reverse and straight tuck end, auto-lock bottom, five panel hanger, sleeve, two piece and display boxes, each made to your product dimensions.

Materials

SBS paperboard for bright, sharp printing, kraft paperboard for natural brands, and E-flute corrugated for heavier products or display shippers.

Printing

Full-color and spot-color printing on every panel, with space planned for barcodes, product details and the information your category requires.

Finishes

Gloss, matte or soft-touch lamination with spot UV, foil stamping, embossing and debossing to help your box stand out among competitors on the shelf.

Windows, hangers and inserts

Die-cut windows with clear film, hang tabs for peg displays, and paperboard inserts that keep products centered and upright in the box.

Eco options

Paperboard retail boxes are widely recyclable where facilities exist. Ask about recycled-content board, kraft stock, water-based coatings and paper inserts.

How it works

Ordering custom retail boxes

Get a free quote

Request a quote
Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Retail Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What are custom retail boxes?

Custom retail boxes are printed boxes designed to display and sell products in stores. They are usually made from paperboard, sized to the product, and printed with branding and product information for shelves, peg hooks or counters.

Can retail boxes have a hanger tab?

Yes. A hang tab with a round, sombrero or euro slot can be built into the box so it hangs on peg hooks. Five panel hanger boxes form the tab from an extra panel for added strength.

Can I get custom retail boxes with a window?

Yes. A die-cut window with clear film lets shoppers see the product without opening the box. Window shape and position are planned around the product and shown on the digital proof before production. Film keeps dust off the product.

Do you make custom retail boxes in the USA and Canada?

Vorex works with a production partner to make and deliver custom retail boxes across the USA and Canada. A specialist handles your quote, design help and proof, and confirms delivery details for your address. Boxes usually ship flat.

How do I get pricing for custom retail boxes?

Send your product dimensions, box style, quantity, finishes and artwork through the quote form. A Vorex specialist replies with pricing and design help, and you approve a digital proof before production begins. Include any retailer specifications you have.

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