Method and device for forming container groupings

A method comprising:

• packaging a first plurality of piece goods with a first wrapping element, wherein the first wrapping element at least partially surrounds the first plurality of piece goods;
• delivering at least one further piece good to the packaged first plurality of piece goods, wherein the at least one further piece good is a loose piece good;
• and
• packaging the first plurality of piece goods and the at least one further piece good together with a second wrapping element, such that the at least one further piece good is wrapped by the second wrapping element, but not by the first wrapping element, and wherein the at least one further piece good becomes packaged together with the first plurality of piece goods with the second wrapping element.

A method comprising:

• packaging a first plurality of piece goods with a first wrapping element, wherein the first wrapping element comprises a stretchable film, and at least partially surrounds the first plurality of piece goods;
• delivering at least one further piece good to the packaged first plurality of piece goods, wherein the at least one further piece good is a loose piece good;
• and
• packaging the first plurality of piece goods and the at least one further piece good together with a second wrapping element, about a longitudinal axis defined by the transport direction, wherein the second wrapping element comprises a stretchable film.