Understanding Retail Tags and Labels
Retail tags and labels are used every day in shops, warehouses and hospitality businesses. They can be used to price products, identify stock, organise items, and display information for customers.
At Gleesons, we stock a range of options to suit different uses. You can find custom retail labels, garment barcode labels, and barcode labels for clothing, as well as other products used across various industries.
What Are Retail Tags and Labels and How Are They Used?
Retail tags and labels display product information such as price, size, barcode, or expiry dates. How they are used depends on the type of tag or label. Some are applied directly to a product or its packaging, while others are attached with a pin or loop. Retailers use them to display information, identify products, manage stock, and communicate details to customers.
Depending on the type of label, different equipment may be used to apply them. Pricing guns are designed for quick price labelling, while barcode and thermal printers are used for scannable labels. Swing tags and price tags provide another option for products that need a separate tag rather than an adhesive label.
Retail Tags, Labels and Equipment for Shops and Businesses
We stock a range of tagging, labelling and other supplies for shops and businesses. Here’s a look at some of the options available:
Price Tags and Swing Tags
Price tags and swing tags display pricing, branding, and product details on items like clothing and accessories. They’re a practical way to display information without crowding physical displays or packaging.
Swing tags come in various sizes and colours. Smaller swing tags are available for small or delicate goods. Explore our range of price tags and swing tags.
Tagging Gun
A tagging gun is a tool used to attach tags to garments and other products using a tagging pin. If you operate a garment business and need to attach tags regularly, a clothes tagging gun is useful. For products better suited to loop fastening, a V-Tool can create fastening loops of different lengths.
Different tagging guns are available with standard, long, and fine needles to suit different tagging requirements. Browse our tagging gun collection here.
Custom Retail Labels
Many businesses use custom retail labels to add their company logo, tagline, or other product information alongside prices, dates, and batch numbers. This can help keep product labelling consistent while making stock easier to identify.
Custom labels are available in different colours, fluoro finishes, adhesive options, and weatherproof options to suit various applications. Browse our custom price gun label collection here.
Garment Barcode Labels
Garment barcode labels can help retailers identify products, scan items at the point of sale, and manage inventory. Barcode labels can be created with thermal barcode printers, which are designed to produce clear, scannable labels for retail and inventory use.
Hang Tabs
Hang tabs are small adhesive tabs used to hang lightweight products on pegs, hooks, or slat walls. They are commonly used for small items and accessories. Hang tabs can improve product visibility by letting items be displayed at eye level and help keep shelves and displays organised. See our hang tabs range.
Barcode Printers
For businesses producing their own barcode labels in-house, a barcode printer can be useful. These printers range from compact models suited to small retail operations through to higher-volume printers for warehouse and logistics use. Gleesons stocks thermal direct and thermal transfer barcode printers, with models available for different labelling needs. Browse our barcode printers.
Pricing Gun Labels
Pricing gun labels are widely used in retail, manufacturing, and food industries. These adhesive labels can be applied rapidly with handheld pricing guns. They come in various sizes, colours, and adhesive types, including tamper-proof, removable, permanent, and freezer-grade options.
For date-related labelling, pricing gun labels are available in one-, two-, and three-line options for date coding and other product details. Shop our pricing gun labels range here.
Cash Register Rolls
Cash register rolls are used in retail and hospitality businesses to provide printed transaction records. Thermal cash register rolls are used in cash registers and point-of-sale systems, producing clear text without using ink or ribbons. They come in different sizes and lengths to suit different registers and printers. View our selection of cash register rolls here.
Queuing Systems
Queuing systems help retail, hospitality and service businesses manage customer flow. A basic system might include a dispenser for take-a-number tickets and a numbered display, letting customers know when it is their turn to be served. Explore our queuing systems here.
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What To Keep in Mind When Buying Retail Tags and Labels
Here are a few practical considerations when purchasing tagging and labelling supplies:
- Check compatibility: Labels and pins need to match the specific gun or printer you’re using. Not all labels and pins are compatible with every gun.
- Consider the product type: The right label depends on what you’re labelling. For frozen products, freezer-grade adhesives are designed to be applied during freezing, while removable labels suit products that only need temporary labelling.
- Think about volume: If you’re labelling large volumes of stock, a barcode printer can be useful for bulk printing.
- Factor in replacement parts: Ink rollers, tagging needles and pins may also need replacing, so it’s worth keeping these in mind when budgeting.
Everything You Need for Tagging and Labelling
Choosing the right retail tags and labels depends on the products you’re labelling and how you are using them. Swing tags and tagging guns are used to attach tags to garments and other retail items, while barcode printers print scannable labels. Cash register rolls are used for transaction records, whilst hang tabs and queuing systems are used for product display and customer flow management.
Gleesons stocks a range of labelling solutions and tagging supplies for all your needs. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements today or browse our collections.
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