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Wholesale Shopping Bags for Retail Stores & Boutiques

The Packaging Source is your complete wholesale source for retail shopping bags. Whether you run a boutique, gift shop, or retail store, we carry everything you need — from classic kraft paper bags and printed all-occasion bags to frosted plastic bags, euro totes, cello bags, merchandise bags, and more. All available in bulk at competitive wholesale prices.

Browse our full selection of shopping bag styles below, including paper shopping bags, printed designs, euro tote bags, frosted bags, plastic bags, cello bags, merchandise bags, SOS bags, and Christmas & holiday bags. Most styles are available in multiple sizes and can be ordered by the case or full pallet.


Want your store's brand on this packaging?Custom printed bags, boxes, tissue and more — our team will help you spec it.

How to Choose Retail Bags for Your Store

Match the bag to the moment. Everyday checkout calls for paper shopping bags or plastic T-shirt bags: fast, economical, and sized for anything a customer carries out. Premium purchases and gifts deserve a euro tote, with laminated walls and rope handles that make the bag part of the present. Small goods such as jewelry, cards, and books slide into flat merchandise bags at the counter.

Pick your material. Natural kraft and white kraft paper are the retail standards, with tinted and printed collections when you want color. Plastic ranges from lightweight T-shirt bags to heavy-gauge super gloss and soft loop styles. Frosted shopping bags split the difference: a translucent, matte finish that shows a hint of the merchandise and photographs beautifully for boutiques.

Solids or designs. Solid bags in kraft, white, and fashion colors carry your brand with tissue and ribbon. Printed collections cover everyday designs plus holiday prints, so seasonal displays only need a bag swap, not a new program.

Buying retail bags wholesale. Bags are sold by the case, and many popular styles come in 100-bag mini packs so you can trial a size or design before stocking full cases. Start with paper shopping bags, plastic bags, euro tote bags, frosted shopping bags, or merchandise bags, use the Bag Size Guide to match sizes to your merchandise, and see the Retail Packaging Guide to plan the full bag, tissue, and ribbon program.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wholesale Shopping Bags

What is the difference between euro tote bags and paper shopping bags?

Paper shopping bags feature twisted paper handles and are available in natural kraft and white kraft finishes. Euro tote bags have a structured, boxy shape with rope or ribbon handles and a more upscale retail presentation. Euro totes are popular with boutiques and gift shops that want a premium look, while paper shopping bags are a versatile everyday retail staple.

Can I order shopping bags in small quantities?

Yes. Many styles are available in mini pack quantities — smaller cases for stores that want to try a design or size before committing to a full case order.

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All Occasion Bags | Frosted Shopping Bags | Christmas & Holiday Bags | Merchandise Bags | Paper Shopping Bags | Plastic Bags | Euro Tote Bags | Envelope Gift Bags | SOS Bags


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