Employee Onboarding Kits and Company Stores: Branded Merch That Scales
A new hire's first day sets the tone. A thoughtful new employee welcome kit says "we are glad you are here" before anyone says a word. But as companies grow, ordering merch one hire at a time gets messy. That is where a custom company store comes in.
What goes in a great welcome kit
The best onboarding kits mix useful items with a little personality. Popular picks include:
- A soft branded tee or quarter-zip
- An embroidered hat
- A tumbler or water bottle
- A notebook and pen
- A handwritten or printed welcome card
Keep it to items people will use every week. Quality beats quantity.
Why use a custom company store
A custom company store is an online shop with your approved branded products. Managers or employees order what they need, and the merch ships directly to them. No spreadsheets, no leftover boxes in the office.
An employee merch store helps you:
- Keep your brand consistent across every location
- Control budgets with set allowances or company-paid items
- Reorder kits for new hires in a few clicks
- Let teams buy extra apparel for themselves
Built to scale with you
Whether you hire five people a year or fifty a month, a corporate merchandise program keeps everything organized. Our team designs the kits, sources the products, manages the store, and handles fulfillment.
We build merch programs for businesses in the yachting industry, real estate, healthcare, boutiques, and retail brands, as well as Fortune 500 companies.
Let's build yours
Anchor James is a women-owned branded merchandise company in Fort Lauderdale, serving businesses nationwide since 2004. Request a quote to start your company store or welcome kit program.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should be in a new employee welcome kit?
A branded tee or jacket, a hat, a drinkware item, a notebook, and a welcome note are a strong starting point.
What is a custom company store?
It is a private online shop where your team orders approved branded merch, with orders shipped directly to them.
Can a company store ship to remote employees?
Yes. Items can ship directly to each employee's address.
About Anchor James
Anchor James is a women-owned apparel and merch company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Since 2004 we have made custom branded apparel for businesses and embroidered wholesale hats for boutiques and gift shops.
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Tell us what you have in mind and our Fort Lauderdale team will recommend the right products, decoration, and timeline.
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