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The Origin Story
In 2020, Shakeel Lal, a seasoned professional from the insurance sector, turned his extensive gifting experience into a bold business move: launching Hampers R Us. After spending over $3,000 a month on client gift boxes, Shak recognised a glaring gap in the corporate gifting market — hampers tailored beyond sympathy and cultural holidays.
The Problem
Shak had the vision and drive, but executing a high-quality, custom packaging solution proved harder than expected. His journey started like many others: a dive into Alibaba that quickly became overwhelming. The jargon, the number of unverified suppliers, and the lack of trust made it clear — he needed expert help.
Manufacturer Prospecting
Manufacturer Verification Reports
Freight Forwarding
From Frustration to Fulfilment
After a disappointing experience with another sourcing agency and no clear path forward, a late-night Facebook scroll introduced Shak to Epic Sourcing. One message later, everything changed. Our team stepped in to handle supplier verification, sample management, contract negotiation, MOQs, logistics and even container unloading.
“Eventually, I handed everything to TK, there was no way I could do it on my own. I handed him the notes, and he made it happen.” — Shakeel Lal, Hampers R Us
The Result
Over five rounds of samples and six packaging types later, the first production run landed — pandemic delays and all. With Epic by his side, Hampers R Us scaled rapidly. They now cater to an extensive array of gifting occasions, from weddings to Halloween.
Check out their full product range at: https://hampersrus.co.nz
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