Belleville Market Gift Box Program

Belleville Market Gift Box Program

What It Is, Benefits & How to Sell

The Gift Box Program at Belleville Market is a customer-friendly service that allows shoppers to create personalized or pre-curated gift boxes using items from throughout the market. It's a popular choice for birthdays, holidays, client thank-yous, and just-because moments.

Gift Boxes can be:
  1. Custom-Curated by the shopper with help from Guest Services.
  2. Pre-Curated/Listed boxes created and merchandised in advance by the Belleville team (or select merchants).

Benefits for the Customer

  1. One-of-a-Kind Gifting: Customers can build something personal and meaningful using items from a wide variety of merchants.
  2. Time-Saving Options: Pre-made boxes are ready to grab and go.
  3. Beautifully Packaged: Our boxes are wrapped with tissue, crinkle, ribbon, and a Belleville Market tag—gift-ready without any extra effort.
  4. Custom Notes Available: Customers can add a handwritten card or tag with their own message.

How to Assist a Customer in Creating a Custom Gift Box

  1. Welcome & Guide:

    1. Ask who the gift is for and the occasion.
    2. Offer to walk the store with them or suggest departments based on the theme (e.g., self-care, foodie, home, etc.).

  2. Box Sizing & Gathering Items:

    1. Once a few items are chosen, help select the correct box size (small, medium, or large).
    2. Bring the items to the Gift Wrap Station or Guest Services Desk.

  3. Presentation & Finishing Touches:

    1. Add filler (crinkle), arrange items nicely, and finish with ribbon and tag.
    2. Offer to write the tag or provide them with a pen to do it themselves.

  4. Checkout & Notes:

    1. Ring up the individual items + gift box fee.
    2. Offer to hold the gift at the desk for later pickup if needed.

Gift Box Sales Talking Points

Here are some helpful talking points when suggesting the program:

“Looking for a great gift? We can help you build a custom gift box using anything in the store, and we’ll package it beautifully for you.”

“We also have pre-made gift boxes ready to go if you’re short on time or want a little inspiration.”

“You get to mix and match from all different merchants—so it really feels personal and special.”

How to Process a Sell for a Custom Gift Box (POS)


How to Process a Sell for a Pre-Curated Gift Box (POS)


How to Create a Listed Gift Box (Pre-Curated Gift Box)

This guide outlines the step-by-step process for creating a Listed Displayed Gift Box—a curated box of items bundled together, assembled in advance, displayed in-store, and sold as a single product in Shopify.

⚠️ Important: All Listed Gift Boxes must be approved by a Belleville Market Admin prior to creation or display. Once approved, bundles are created as products in Shopify using the Shopify Bundles App.

What Is a Listed Displayed Gift Box?

A Listed Displayed Gift Box is:
  1. A pre-made, curated gift box assembled by staff
  2. Displayed on the sales floor with its own signage
  3. Sold as a single bundled product via the Shopify POS and online at bellevillemarket.com 
  4. Approved and created using the Shopify Bundles App

Step 1: Propose the Gift Box (Staff)

All ideas must be approved by an Admin before creation.

Submit your proposal including:
  1. Suggested name of the box
  2. List of 2–5 items (include product titles or SKUs)
  3. Theme or occasion (e.g., “For the Host,” “Self-Care Essentials,” “Coffee Lover”)
  4. Suggested total price (items + gift box fee)
  5. Any display or seasonal notes
Send your idea to the Admin Team for review.

Step 2: Assemble the Display Box

Assembling the Box

Once the box is approved:
  1. Create one fully assembled display version of the gift box.
  2. Choose the appropriate box size and layout the items attractively.
  3. Use crinkle fill, tissue, ribbon, and a Belleville Market tag.
  4. Include any “What’s Inside” printed card or marketing insert.
  5. Label or mark the box as DISPLAY ONLY if needed.

📸 Take Product Photos

Before placing the box on the floor, take:

📸 An overhead shot of the open box
📸 A side or angled detail shot
📸 Optional lifestyle or table display shot

Upload to the Shopify product listing or send to Admin.

🎨 Keep lighting and backgrounds consistent with Belleville’s online store aesthetic.

Step 3: Shopify Setup (Admin Only)

Using the Shopify Bundles App

👩‍💻 This step is completed by Admins only.

How to Create a Gift Box Bundle in Shopify

  1. Log into Shopify Admin.
    1. Go to Apps > Shopify Bundles.
  2. Click “Create Bundle.”
  3. Enter Product Title.
    1. Use the approved name (e.g., The Tea Time Box).
      1. #Box Name# Curated Gift Box
    2. Click Select Products
  4. Add Products.
    1. Search and add each included product.
    2. Adjust quantity if more than one of an item is included.
    3. Before clicking save, ensure all the correct items are included.
      1. The product price will auto generate and cannot be automatically corrected if a mistake was made. 
    4. Click Save and Continue
  5. Add a Description.
    1. Write a short, shoppable description.
    2. Include a bulleted summary of what’s inside.
    3. List of fields in the Shopify Product:
      1. Category: "Gift Boxes & Tins in Gift Wrapping"
      2. Type: Belleville Gift Box
      3. Vendor: Belleville Curated Gift Box
      4. Publishing: Include in all sales channels
  6. Inventory Settings.
    1. Confirm it pulls from individual product inventory (default behavior).
  7. Upload Photos.
    1. Use the photos taken during Step 2.
    2. Edit to make square, remove background, add an off-white as the background color
  8. Set Pricing.
    1. Compare at Price: Total value of all products + box/packaging fee.
      1. Round up to a clean price point where possible.
    2. Price: 15% off the actual price. Round up 77.to a clean price point. 
  9. Save & Publish.

Step 4: Merchandise the Display Box

Place the display version on a featured table or shelf.

Use signage or shelf talkers that include:
  1. Gift box name
  2. Product List
  3. Price
  4. Use the Canva template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOIIBo5KI/yjbEDh8fXzmyKqlQVTijzA/edit?utm_content=DAGOIIBo5KI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Keep the display fresh and notify an Admin if the display box sells so it can be rebuilt or replaced.

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