an openable closure assembly including : a ) a base having two end edges , a front longitudinal side and a back longitudinal side , a top surface and a bottom surface ; b ) an opening mechanism mounted on the top surface of the base adjacent to and spaced from both of the longitudinal side edges ; c ) at least one gripping aid joined to an end edge of the opening mechanism . also disclosed are packages comprising the closure assembly . additionally disclosed are securement loops which can be attached to the package bottom panel and into which the gripping aids can be inserted .