Abstract: A container for the shipping and display of goods includes a box formed from a first blank. The box includes a front panel having upper and lower flaps, a first side panel having upper and lower flaps, a second side panel having upper and lower flaps, and a rear panel having upper and lower flaps. A breakaway panel defined by a first line of weakness is formed within a portion of one or more of the aforesaid panels. A breakaway assist panel is formed from a distinct, separate second blank. The breakaway assist panel is adhered to the breakaway panel to facilitate separation of the breakaway panel from the box, by first pulling on the breakaway assist panel to rupture the first line of weakness and then removing the joined breakaway panel and breakaway assist panel.

Abstract: A unitary carton has two compartments. A first of the two compartments can be closed and sealed while the other compartment can be temporarily closed. This way a manufacturer can insert a product into the first compartment, then close and seal that compartment and ship the carton to a distributor. The distributor can open the temporarily closed compartment and add a second product selected by a customer. The carton is then shipped to the retailer or consumer with the two products in it. In the described example, the first product is a pillow, and the second product is a cover which can be combined with the pillow to form a pet bed. The pillow is placed in a plastic bag and a vacuum is drawn to reduce the size of the pillow so that it fits snuggly in its compartment. The pet bed packaged and assembled in this manner permits the distributor to substantially reduce its inventory space requirements.

Abstract: A container for the shipping and display of goods includes a box formed from a first blank, the box including a front panel having upper and lower flaps, a first side panel having upper and lower flaps, a second side panel having upper and lower flaps, and a rear panel having upper and lower flaps. A breakaway panel defined by a first line of weakness is formed within a portion of one or more of the aforesaid panels. A breakaway assist panel including separation means is formed from a distinct, separate second blank. The breakaway assist panel is adhered to the breakaway panel, thereby facilitating separation of the breakaway panel from the box, by first pulling on the breakaway assist panel separation means to rupture the first line of weakness and then removing the joined breakaway panel and breakaway assist panel.