In a national study in 2018, 72 percent of consumers said a product’s packaging influences whether they buy. Packaging is the first interaction between a potential buyer and the product, even before ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. When starting a company, several areas must be considered: ...

What makes a product stand out? When your product is lined up on a shelf with your direct competitors side by side, what makes a customer choose yours over the others? Some of it is brand loyalty.

Consumers do make snap judgements based on what they’re looking at. They look at a product, and its packaging says something to them. Packaging is eye-catching and inviting, and it’s critical for ...

To stand out among competitors (consider, for example, the multiple retail channels for computer electronics), brands must convey their message distinctly. And there are few better ways to do so than ...

Right at the boundary between patent law and trademark law lies the interesting phenomenon of product design. The United States Patent and Trademark Office will issue you with a design patent if you ...

According to the publication "Private Label Buyer," studies show that packaging of products can increase customer satisfaction, increase visibility and set one product apart from its competition. In ...