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Guides, checklists and reference for planning merchandise programs.
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Gifting and occasions
Corporate holiday gift deadlines for 2026
When to order corporate holiday gifts in 2026, with approval dates for bulk office delivery and individual shipping.
Updated October 22, 2026
Planning and buying
How to write an RFP for promotional products and branded merchandise
What to include in a promotional products RFP: scope, pricing format, lead times, insurance, sourcing, references and scoring.
Updated October 16, 2026
Reference
Promotional products statistics for 2026
Sourced promotional products statistics: U.S. industry size, cost per impression, advertiser recall, and recognition and hiring data.
Updated October 22, 2026
Planning and buying
How to choose a branded merchandise vendor for a company-wide program
How to compare branded merchandise vendors for large or national programs, with ten questions to ask before you sign.
Updated October 15, 2026
Gifting and occasions
Holiday gifts for employees 2026: ideas by budget
Holiday gift ideas for employees at every budget, what people keep, how gift cards are taxed and the 2026 order dates for gifts before mid December.
Updated October 26, 2026
Planning tools
Order deadline planner
Enter your in-hands date and see when to send your brief, approve the proof and ship.
Open the plannerSize mix calculator
Turn a headcount into an exact quantity per size, with spares.
Open the calculatorRFP builder
Build a merchandise RFP with requirements, vendor questions, pricing table and timeline, then score vendors side by side.
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Planning and buying
Write the brief, compare vendors and get a shortlist approved.
6 guidesApparel and sizing
Plan company apparel, choose decoration and get sizes right.
10 guidesGifting and occasions
Order dates and gift ideas for holidays and recognition days.
34 guidesOnboarding and recognition
Welcome kits and recognition items for new and current employees.
3 guidesCompany stores and fulfillment
Set up and run a company store, with kitting and shipping.
1 guideEvents and trade shows
Plan what to bring to events and how much to order.
4 guidesLarge orders
Timelines, pricing and packing for orders of several thousand pieces.
14 guidesReference
Definitions of the terms used on quotes, proofs and plans.
3 guides
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5K and charity run shirts in bulk
How to order shirts for a 5K, fun run or charity walk: cotton or performance fabric, sizes from registration, sponsors and packing.
Large orders · Updated October 26, 2026
Administrative Professionals Day gift ideas
Administrative Professionals Day is April 21, 2027. Gift ideas for assistants, coordinators and office staff by budget, from one office to company-wide.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
American Heart Month and Wear Red Day merchandise
February is American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day is February 5, 2027. Red apparel and wellness items for workplace and hospital heart health events.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Boss's Day gift ideas
Boss's Day is observed Friday, October 15, 2027. Group gift ideas for a manager from the team, and how companies recognize managers across many locations.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month merchandise
Pink t-shirts and merchandise for Breast Cancer Awareness Month walks and fundraisers in October: matching pinks, bulk orders and using a charity's name.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Cancer awareness months: t-shirts and merchandise for walks and fundraisers
Merchandise for cancer awareness months, walks and fundraisers: which months, matching ribbon colors, ordering thousands of shirts and using a charity's logo.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Choosing a t-shirt for your logo: Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors and Next Level
Compare Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors and Next Level t-shirts for company apparel: feel, fit, cost and which to choose for each use.
Apparel and sizing · Updated October 26, 2026
Client gift ideas by budget
Client gift ideas under $25, $50 and $100, how to brand them like a gift, the IRS $25 deduction and gift limits for regulated clients.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Conference bags and event kits for thousands of attendees
How to plan conference bags and attendee kits for thousands: what to include, sponsor items, kitting time, venue delivery and leftovers.
Large orders · Updated October 26, 2026
Construction Safety Week merchandise
Construction Safety Week is May 3 to 7, 2027. Shirts, hi-vis and giveaways for every job site, ordering for large crews and delivery to multiple sites.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Corporate gift boxes: what to include and how to plan
How to plan corporate gift boxes for clients and employees: themes, contents at each budget, packaging, timelines and shipping to many addresses.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Customer Service Week ideas and gifts
Customer Service Week is October 4 to 8, 2027. Gift and apparel ideas for support and contact center teams, a five day plan and shipping to remote agents.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Earth Day merchandise and giveaways
Earth Day is April 22. Reusable items for employee and community events, how to describe recycled and eco materials accurately, and what to avoid.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
EMS Week gift ideas
EMS Week is May 16 to 22, 2027. Gift ideas for EMTs, paramedics and dispatchers by budget, uniform rules to check and delivery to stations on every shift.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Engineers Week gift ideas
Engineers Week is February 21 to 27, 2027. Gift and apparel ideas for engineering teams by budget, plus items for outreach events with students.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Fire Prevention Week giveaways
Fire Prevention Week is October 3 to 9, 2027. Giveaway ideas for fire departments, schools and employers, ordering for open houses and items for kids.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Gifts for remote employees: what to send and how to ship it
How to send gifts to remote employees: items that ship well, collecting addresses and sizes, keeping shipping cost down and letting people choose.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Giving Tuesday merchandise for nonprofits
Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2026 and November 30, 2027. Donor thank you gifts and fundraising merchandise for nonprofits, by giving level and budget.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Holiday gifts for employees 2026: ideas by budget
Holiday gift ideas for employees at every budget, what people keep, how gift cards are taxed and the 2026 order dates for gifts before mid December.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
How to place a large merchandise order
How large branded merchandise orders work: timelines for 5,000 to 50,000 pieces, stock checks, pricing at volume, samples, packing and freight.
Large orders · Updated October 26, 2026
Lab Week gift ideas
Lab Week (Medical Laboratory Professionals Week) is April 18 to 24, 2027. Gift ideas for lab teams by budget and how to reach every shift in the lab.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
Logo placement and size guide
Where to place a logo and how big to make it on t-shirts, polos, quarter zips, jackets, hats and totes, with standard sizes.
Apparel and sizing · Updated October 26, 2026
Made in USA and eco-friendly promotional products: what the claims mean
What Made in USA, Assembled in USA, recyclable and recycled content claims mean under FTC rules, and how to source products you can describe accurately.
Planning and buying · Updated October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Day ideas for plant tours and events
Manufacturing Day is October 1, 2027. Merchandise for open houses, student tours and employees: what to hand out, how many and what to order for recruiting.
Gifting and occasions · Updated October 26, 2026
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