Tips & How-To Guides

From choosing the right merch to managing global rollouts.

What Makes a Good Merch Box?

A Merch box is a pack of carefully selected branded merchandise that can be given or redeemed by customers, prospects or staff. Done right, it’s a powerful tool for marketing, onboarding, and brand loyalty — creating real engagement in a world full of noise. But what actually makes a swag pack good? Here’s what separates ...

Employee Onboarding Gift Packs - Why They're Worth It

The first day at a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. New employees are stepping into a new environment, getting familiar with their roles, and meeting new colleagues. While most companies focus on providing a smooth transition through paperwork and training sessions, there's a small yet highly effective detail that can make all the ...

Global Distribution of Branded Merchandise

We have been working on our global offering and are now able to offer our clients a local stock and distribution service for branded promotional merchandise, workwear, and marketing collateral from our offices in the EU, US, and Australia.  To assist clients that are still trying to navigate the complex EU-UK trade rules, Arcadia has set up ...

Top 5 Tips for Buying Sustainable Merchandise

Sustainable merchandise isn't just about materials. It's also about ethics, longevity and real environmental impact.  Whether you're sourcing branded gifts for clients or merch for internal use, making the right choices when it comes to sustainability can help to strengthen your brand while reducing harm to the planet. As one of the UK's ...
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