Over 30 years in business! I searched Yelp for jewelry boxes and this business popped up in my inquiry. I'm so happy when I called Island Marketing (IM) and it was open today and allows walk ins. There is a parking lot right in front of its business. Easy access and as you enter IM, there is a compact front showcase section that shows much of what IM carries for wholesale and retail. So many choices here! I met Eric, one of the two owners, who work tirelessly here. It's amazing how much inventory is carried in this business. You may browse around at the variety of boxes, gift bags, baking supplies, ribbons, business stickers and so much more here! Please enjoy the pictures to have a better idea of what is offered here. Prices appear reasonable, with bulk and wholesale discounts available. Support local read more

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It's almost Christmas! The time of year that I bake mini gingerbread people cookies for family and friends. Last Christmas I used all of my supply of cellophane bags that I used to bag the cookies in. The supplier I used to buy my bags no longer exist. Boo hoo. As you can see, I was in desperate need of finding another supplier. One day when I was checking out my friend Nadine's activity I came across...ISLANDS MARKETING. When I read her review, it was exactly what I was looking for. Yay, I was so happy to hear about this supplier. Finally, I had a day off during the week so I took a ride to Kalihi to check them out. I was blown away the moment I stepped foot into the tiny storefront.! I am a sucker for gift bags, cellophane bags, cute food boxes, containers and packaging supplies. This is the place to come. The prices are reasonable too! Eric the owner was very friendly and helpful. He showed me different types of cellophane bags for my cookies. He recommended that I buy the lip and tape bags to keep my cookies fresh longer. I bought a pack of 100 lip and tape bags as well as other cellophane bags for other purposes. I will definitely be back for more! If you are looking for packaging supplies that are cute and purposeful, come check out ISLANDS MARKETING in Kalihi. You'll thank me for that! read more

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Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... I was looking for plastic bags for church members to take produce home from our Thanksgiving "Table of Plenty". Using my Yelp app, I found Islands Marketing. I had never been inside this shop before, but I had been to the next door space when it was Riggers... when I played volleyball and purchased shorts from this local business. Now, that space is a jiu-jitsu studio. Anyway, there's free parking in the shared lot... thank you! Inside, samples of plastic bags, paper bags, cellophane packages, bows, containers, ribbon, etc. are displayed on the walls. Just tell the worker what you need and he'll find ot for you! Wow... I even saw tubing to make a lei for my niece's graduation! I'm going to put little trinkets in the tubing and tie ribbons between the toys! Service was very pleasant and efficient! I'm planning my next visit already to get more supplies! Tip: bring cash to avoid the credit card fee! read more

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I love this little hidden gem! The staffs are so welcoming & helpful. Anything you need from packaging treats, clear boxes, containers they got it! Just ask read more

They are always amazing. Their product line is beautiful and their service is excellent.

I used to buy my baking supplies here years ago. Is this place still open? The quality of baking packaging supplies were awesome . read more

Family-owned and very helpful. They offer the best deals for small businesses. I purchase bags for my small business for pop-ups.

I wanted to shop inside to see what they had, but they did not allow anyone inside. Instead you have to have either ordered over phone and pickup at the door. Or ask the associates what you're looking for and they will bring you out what they have. I like to see the products I look at and see what the variety is. In the end they had boxes that I need for my dessert party favors. Friendly customer service! read more

During one of the COVID shutdowns, a Facebook friend and talented baker posted some fun baking videos, and gave a shoutout to this place for providing cute cups. And it's become one of my favorite places this past year! My favorites are the brown flower cups for baking brownies and baked Mochi - you don't need to grease them, they cook in about 1/3 to 1/2 the time, and THERE ARE SO MANY EDGES that get that crispy caramelized parts that normally just the best pieces on the edge of the pan get. I just found out they even sell the packages that you can put them in - so they totally look like they came from a bakery, even if you're like me and just opened a brownie box mix, and threw in an egg and oil, then scooped it out with a cookie scooper (bonus points for topping them off with some m&m minis!). I also love their cute little loaf paper containers (also get the baggies!) for baked breads. They provide awesome customer service too, patiently sharing their inventory, prices, etc while I wait outside and ask them a ton of questions since they're trying to keep safe. They even provide instructions and recipes for using their containers! A fantastic resource for making homemade goodies taste way better!! And their prices are super reasonable, and worth the slightly extra cost than the paper cupcake holders, since they make the recipient feel like they're truly made with lots of love and care! read more

I buy all my things from island marketing, I can spend days inside the stores even if the covid hits I already know what I need and wan because the workers/ owners have all my items in their computer that they can pull my name up and find what I needed. I had gone to other places Nothing can beat Island Marketing customers service. They Are Friendly and Christine the owner goes out of her way to help me find what I need . Their items are all quality and it doesn't tear easily, they have really nice seasonal bags, they have pretty boxes all kinds of shapes and sizes , clear boxes, white and other shapes, it's best to call before heading down there Christine is really good. If I'm not mistaken I think they have instagram. Good quality bags and very affordable baking items you will love. read more

If you're looking for any kind of gift bag, container, box, cupcake liner, etc...the magic is behind their glass door. I was just looking for small plastic bags to put mochi in as a thank you so I looked up gift bags. My Yelp search yielded this gem and I was like, ???? I had never heard of this place but it was worth a shot. When I drove up, of course, I was skeptical, I mean look at their storefront. So unassuming and no big signage. Once I stepped inside, it was amazing to see their selection. ANYTHING you need to package favors is probably in this store! (See my pics!) It's in the lot for a Jiu-Jitsu gym so if you see that, you are in the right place. I seriously thought my maps app got me lost, but nope, it really is a great find! Happy (gift bag) Shopping! read more

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I love this tiny cozy hidden jem place! First time to come here it was hard to find it but you should trust your GPS. There is a low wall and "for lease" sign on it just before to get the parking lot. Again this place is tiny cozy but there are lots of treasures in there!!! (I'm always excited to be here! They have variety size of paper bags, wrapping stuff(cellophane, baskets), ribbons, cupcake liners, many variety of molds for baking, and many size of containers and boxes! They are very nice to ask what I need or looking for, so if you need something for wrapping or baking just go and ask. They suggest you good idea for you. And they have record what you buy here, so next visit if you cannot remember what you gat last time, easy to find out. read more

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What a great mom & pop shop! I needed containers for a drive by baby shower and Amazon was a flop... I'm glad though because it led me to Island Marketing and I got to shop local! When I called, the owner talked me through what they have. She asked me what I was looking for and gave me a few options. She even texted me pictures of everything so I could have an idea of what I wanted when I came in. With COVID, you can't shop in store, but they bring out samples of their items so you can see it. When I got there, they were super accommodating with showing me samples (I'm a super visual person). They have a huge inventory so if you need anything, they probably have it. Also better to support local!! read more

Excellent selection of various food preparation, storage and display items not to mention gift giving packaging as well. The customer service is outstanding even during this crazy time of 2020. Prices very reasonable and great quality materials. read more

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My sister on Kauai asked me to pick up some favor bags before flying over to see her. Before this I've never heard of this place. It's a small little shop in Kalihi, near Honolulu Community College and they have lots of free parking (yay!). This place was like a hidden gem! If you like to give baked goods for any occasion or in need of packaging like cute seasonal cellophane baggies, you'll be in heaven. Forget trying to go to Longs or Ben Franklin for those types of things. This is the place you need to go! They have so many different types of paper bake-able pans, plastic treat containers, resealable bags, cupcake liners, bento/mochi containers, and more. So the next time you want to give out mini banana bread loaves (in its own little paper pan! omg cute!) or even brownies or any other type of baked good, this is the place you need to shop at. Everyone there is super helpful. If you have any questions about bake times for their bake-able products, they're able to answer all of your questions and even provide you with really useful suggestions. Whether you're planning to give treats for the holidays or little gifts for events/birthdays or something just because, I highly recommend making a trip to this place. read more

Islands Marketing - Resealable bags in different colors and sizes. - Party Supplies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Christine & Peggy exemplify excellent customer service. I was looking for sheer organza drawstring bags in medium to large sizes for an unusual use--protecting tree ripening fruit from birds, insects, pests, moisture. The bags had to be breathable, quick drying synthetic material able to withstand sunlight, rain and wind. They understood immediately and prepared some samples for me to see. Customers must stand outside their front door and cannot browse inside their small office-warehouse, so this advanced preparation is recommended. They're located in Kalihi on the mauka side of Kaumualii St ewa of Kohou St near Kapalama Canal and Dillingham Blvd. Free parking, but a small sign set far back from Kaumualii St. Drive slowly or you'll miss it. read more

Islands Marketing - Drawstring gift bags - Party Supplies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this little business so much! I've visited them on several occasions this past month and the staff is always super helpful and friendly. My little Isabel celebrated her 5th birthday and I purchased boxes for her preschool and family parties. My cupcakes looked so beautiful in their boxes that everyone couldn't believe they were homemade. Who's a Super Mom? That's right, this gal! I also purchased the most adorable gingerbread boxes, cellophane bags and pull bows for 20 holiday gifts I made for work. The extra pretty wrapping made my packages extra special and they look really impressive! The best part is that the pull bows made the process of packing everything very easy. My three children helped me pack everything and my nine year old had so much fun making all the bows. People ask me all the time how I do all the things that I do and I'll tell you the secret: I take shortcuts and delegate as much as humanly possible. My visits to Islands Marketing have made my holidays so much easier and full of magical Christmas cheer! read more

Islands Marketing - Check out my super cute gift packages that I made with wrapping materials from Islands Marketing! - Party Supplies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Definitely the one stop shop for all your baking needs. Only worth three out of five stars because based off of my experience (before AND after the covid pandemic)... if you're seen by Peggy, the older woman, then she makes me pay full price. Whereas when I first started going pre-pandemic, Kristen would give me a 50% off discount. So honestly why would I want to go if I'm not helped by Kristen, you know? But besides that, it's still my one and only shop I go to for my boxes! read more

Love this place! Great assortment of packaging and baking paper and cello products...Family owned, the people here are really nice and helpful...and their prices are great... I've been coming here for years for the cello bags...now they have these really cool paper containers that you can actually bake in...so perfect for gift giving! I will be back! read more

Love, love, love this place! Christine and Kim make this an experience of shopping for marketing products fun and productive. Since I am a marketer, I always try to find the best quality and exquisite materials I cannot find for value on the island except here. I can get my packaging needs within minutes and preorder. When short I always check in or they will call me when it is in. The colors and selections are endless and one can discover more than they can imagine. I love that they are flexible to purchase one to see if the product fits. You are not held to a minimum, too. I truly feel like Ohana here and am blessed to know this family run business. They give me the royal treatment and whomever comes through the door or even callers. Thank you guys for making my products sell themselves! I'm grateful to for bulk pricing options, too. See you guys soon! read more

Super helpful, unfortunately due to covid I couldn't walk in to see all the merchandise, but i described what I was looking for and the woman brought out samples for me to look at. Quick and easy. Now that i'm in their system, i'll just call ahead for future orders. read more

Get little hole in the wall with lots of great products, baking needs, decoration, displaying snacks etc...With covid you can't go into the store to see all the goodies. read more

Great place to pick up food packing bags, boxes, clear food containers in all shapes and sizes, and a wide selection of ribbons, basket packaging, heat sealers and some packaging for all occasions. They also have little paper pans in different sizes, from brownies to bread loaves. Yes ones that you can bake in and then wrap with one of their cute packaging. One thing they don't sell is Styrofoam containers. The are a hidden gem is conveniently located behind the Dillingham Zippy's in Kalihi. A small parking lot but it's enough for their customers. With a friendly and helpful staff, this is the place to go for your holiday packaging. The staff is knowable and can help with your packing and baking advise. Just be aware that the place is small and jammed pack with the packaging items. However, it's fun to look at all of the items and be able to just pick them off the shelf. read more

Amazing customer service. Called in my order and they were so helpful. As a local business I love supporting other local business. Prices are really good and they have everything you need. read more

What is so awesome, the customer service! They will ask alot of questions on what you are packing, baked goods, candies, etc.& recommend what is good & give you ideas. For me when I travel I bring back omiyagi, I want to share as any things with ohana/friends, so I bought a bag sealer that will enable me to do so. Now I can bag in bulk & pack individually to give as omiyagi how awesome is that! More you give the more good things come back two fold. When I travel I also bring things made in Hawaii to share the aloha spirit. This is a locally own, managed by ohana & their pricing is very competitive & of good quality! Keep the traditional running for many years to come! We will be there to support you! read more

Islands Marketing - I purchased pumpkin fudge from Chocolate nugget candy factory in Washoe valley Nevada, they recommended the blue liner. - Party Supplies Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm so glad we found this place! They have a wide selection of packaging, boxing, and ribbons for all your gifting needs. This place is perfect for DIY gift basket packaging; they even sell heat sealers and moisture packs to help keep your fresh goods fresh. It's a small family run business located in Kalihi (kinda behind the Dillingham Zippy's). Ample parking, and very friendly staff. We've been purchasing cases of certain items, and although at times they are low on their stock, they give courtesy calls to update us on the status of our orders. read more

Had a great experience. Christine was very generous and hospitable. Knowledgeable and great to work with. Will return! Update: Returned a second time. One of their younger staff was "helping" me and ordered items "on my behalf" even after I just requested to know the pricing. When the items came in a couple weeks later, she then proceeded to call me and ask if "I still wanted them". What?! I was very clear that I was only asking for pricing and was not ready to order. I'm chalking it up to her lack of experience but it felt a little salesy and manipulative. She also tried pushing other items on me while I was there at the store clearly trying to sell instead of asking me what I needed like the first gal. This review started as a five thanks to Christine and would've been five stars otherwise except for this recent experience. Ask for Christine if you go in. read more

Solid collection of packaging and marketing supplies. The main advantage of this shop is that you can see, feel, and purchase small quantities. Perfect for small local shops, restaurants, and bakeries. I went here to find some food packaging and the owner was more than willing to provide me with free samples. The prices are higher than ordering from out of state but the ability to purchase small quantities makes it ideal for small projects, promotions, parties, and gifts. I also purchased a sealer here. They have a small and large sealer on display so that you can try it out and see if it will work well on your packaging. Noticed that they also take order for custom packaging such as plastic and paper bags. The store is local and family-owned. Definitely catering to the local market. Friendly and low-key. Especially ideal for older business people who want personal attention and advice on various packaging options. The store is in a parking lot which shares space with Princess Kaiulani Fashions and Riggers Hawaii. It is also very close to the Kapalama Shopping Center. read more

Really cool place, and very inspiring! I got so many creative ideas while looking around. Fair prices, kind and courteous owner. Buying what I needed online wouldn't have been that much cheaper, and I felt lucky to find Islands Marketing because I didn't have any time to wait for shipping. Will definitely be back if I run out of supplies, or if I'm feeling ambitious enough to cook up some homemade gifts. read more

They need to practice better customer service. This island's too small! YIKES! read more

My favorite place to purchase all of your packaging needs. From bags to actual baking supplies. I'm not talking, pans and such, I'm talking cupcake liners, 1x use cake pans, things like that. Other things include, boxes, wrapping, cellophane, bows, clear containers, etc. The employees are always eager to help me, and Kim takes great care with my orders. She helps me figure out what I need for large parties, weddings, you name it. I love how easy it is to work with her. She will go beyond just selling you the product, she can give you ideas and things to help you in the long run with the packaging and presentation. Love her! I love their Christmas and holiday wrapping supplies! It's quite possibly my most favorite time to visit. Their packing for the holidays gets me every time. I end up hoarding things I really am not going to use, primarily cause it's too cute to use! Argh. Anyway, I love their products! I will continue to be a loyal supporter! read more

Best place to get your food packing items and more. Great place to get ideas for your special event. Whether it is a wedding, first birthday or graduation, they have it all. Check them out. You will not be disappointed. #foodpackaging #boxes #cupcakes #cakes #desserts. read more

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The owners of this wonderful business are so knowledgeable and helpful. Christine is so pleasant and knowledgeable with so many ideas. She really knows her products. Really like the fact that the bags are food safe. read more

This is a small set-up that has everything you need regarding packaging and transporting baked goods as well as other gift packaging. Prices are very reasonable, too. read more

I was told about this place from a friend who always seemed to have the cutest packaging for gift bags and or treats. I searched high and low to find the perfect packaging for something I was giving away but, could not find it until I came here. They have so many cute things that you really can't find anywhere else. The people working that day were really nice and friendly and we're trying to help me find exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I wish they had were more craft supplies but, other than that... This place is awesome! I will surely be back in no time! read more

This market offers a lot, including breakfasts, lunch, and dinner. It also sells souvenirs. They're not too expensive and it was great that they are located very close to where we stayed. read more

Family owned and run. She was very helpful and offered an inexpensive solution for my small needs (not a corporate account). Just ask and they'll help! So glad I found this spot, so kudos to Yelp read more

Very rare to find such a good company with such great service. I work all the way in Kapolei (M-F) they make it so convenient when all I have to do is call in my order and my husband can pick it up on the way home from work. Saves me a drive. And when I do have time where I can go down there, all excellent customer service from everyone. Lots of stuff that I can make use of or just to buy just because it's so cute. read more

It's a family owned business but I love them so much! Christine was so wonderful to ask questions to. She really knows what she's talking about! Purposefully make time to come during their business hours. read more

The very best customer service! Christine, thank you for holding the party favors for me and then being so kind to bring it home so i could pick it up from you! That's over and beyond great customer service! Thank you for the cute stickers. Great products, great prices, fabulous customer service! read more