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We've renewed our EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025

EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025

We're proud to announce that we've renewed our EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2025 — placing us once again in the top 1% of companies globally for sustainability performance.

This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to:

 

 Environmental impact

 Labor & human rights

 Ethics

 Sustainable procurement

 

Earning Platinum for another year is a powerful validation of our team's hard work, our strong partnerships, and our shared vision for a more sustainable, responsible future.

Thank you to everyone who continues to push us forward. Let’s keep raising the bar.

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Niche Merchandise Ideas for Memorable Campaigns

In a world where audiences are constantly surrounded by advertising, the most successful campaigns are often the ones that give people something they genuinely want to keep. Branded merchandise has moved far beyond the traditional pen, mug or T-shirt. Today, businesses are using niche, creative and highly targeted merchandise to bring campaigns to ...

The Psychology Behind Promotional Products: Why Do They Work?

Why do promotional products work? The answer isn't simply because people like free stuff.Why do promotional products work? Because they turn brand exposure into a physical experience. Unlike digital advertising, which can disappear in seconds, a useful promotional product can remain in someone's home, workplace, car or bag for months or even ...

2026 Branded Merchandise Trends

What 675,000 Buying Decisions Tell UsWhen it comes to choosing branded merchandise that delivers results, there's no substitute for real-world data. The latest Sourcing City White Paper analysed 675,000 distributor buying decisions, providing a fascinating insight into the products businesses are choosing and the trends shaping the promotional ...

Arcadia Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating for the Third Consecutive Year!

We are delighted to announce that Arcadia has once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Rating, marking our third consecutive year at the highest level of sustainability recognition. Even more pleasing is the fact that our overall EcoVadis score has increased from 87 to 90, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to improving our ...

How to Align Your Merchandise With Your Brand Personality

Branded merchandise is no longer just about putting a logo on a product. For major brands, merchandise has become an extension of brand identity, customer experience and company values. The right product can strengthen recognition, deepen loyalty, and create meaningful engagement. The wrong product can feel generic, disconnected and quickly ...

7 Reasons Why Printed Branded Mugs Make Great Promotional Giveaways

Looking for a promotional giveaway that’s both practical and memorable? Printed branded mugs are one of the most effective ways to boost your brand awareness. They combine everyday utility with long-lasting exposure, making them a favourite for businesses looking to make a lasting impression. Here are seven reasons why branded mugs are perfect ...

The Unboxing Effect: Why Presentation Is Half the Gift

Branded merchandise packaging is often overlooked, yet it can have a significant impact on how recipients perceive your brand. From premium gift boxes to sustainable presentation solutions, the packaging surrounding your merchandise is often the first physical interaction someone has with your company. When considering branded merchandise, the ...

What Are The Benefits of Fully Bespoke Branded Merchandise?

Fully bespoke branded merchandise allows businesses to create products that are uniquely aligned with their brand identity, values and marketing objectives. Unlike off-the-shelf promotional products, bespoke merchandise can be customised in terms of shape, colour, materials, packaging and functionality, creating a more memorable brand experience. ...

Buy cheap, buy twice: Why Brands Should Avoid Cutting Corners on Branded Merchandise

It’s a wet Monday morning in February, and the Arcadia production team are gathered around the table, coffees in hand, ready for the weekly review of live projects.  The meeting begins with a little light weekend chat before attention turns to job bags, timelines and quality checks. This week's conversation took an unexpected turn. ...

Product Spotlight - Tile Bluetooth Trackers

What is Tile?Tile Bluetooth trackers are manufactured by leading retail brand Life360. Attach a Tile to your keys or other things, open the app and tap find to locate your stuff. You can also doublepress the button on your Tile to ring and find your phone.What makes Tile the perfect tech business gift?Tile trackers are iOS and Android-compatible, ...

Arcadia Monthly Trivia: December 2025

Fun Facts About Christmas GiftingThe holiday season is officially here — twinkling lights, festive playlists, and the joy of gifting all around. As brands ramp up their Christmas campaigns, one thing is certain: gifting remains one of the most powerful ways to create meaningful connections with customers, employees, and partners. To celebrate ...

The Power of Gift Cards: A Simple Yet Effective Reward for Staff and Customers

Discover why gift cards make excellent staff rewards and customer incentives. Learn how they drive motivation, loyalty, and engagement — while keeping things simple, flexible, and on-brand.  A Reward Everyone AppreciatesWhen it comes to rewarding staff or showing appreciation to customers, few things are as universally well-received as a ...

Arcadia Monthly Trivia: October 2025

Fun Facts About Advent CalendarsDid you know... The very first printed Advent calendar appeared in Germany over 120 years ago? Originally, families simply marked down the days to Christmas with chalk on their doors — no chocolate or gifts involved back then! Fast-forward to today, and Advent calendars have become a beloved seasonal ...

Wear Change…Taking Sustainable Branded Clothing to the next level.

IQONIQ is a new brand, driven by a vision to transform the textile industry and to prioritise the protection of the environment. They have created a clothing brand made from recycled materials to minimise the environmental footprint. Each garment comes with a digital passport showing full traceability and transparency of it's environment ...

Why Branded Reusable Coffee Cups Make Great Promotional Giveaways

Branded reusable coffee cups are one of those promotional products that people can actually use again and again. Whether they're taken into the office, carried on the morning commute or used for a regular coffee run, they give your branding repeated exposure long after they've been handed out. For businesses looking for practical promotional ...

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 ...

Giving Merch a Second Life

Giving Merch a Second Life: Supporting Communities, Not LandfillAt Arcadia, our journey toward greater sustainability is always evolving and we’re proud to have taken another meaningful step forward. One of the challenges we’ve faced is ensuring that surplus branded merchandise never ends up in landfill. We know how much care and ...

Do you need A Company Merchandise Store?

What Is a Company Merchandise Store?In short, a company merchandise store is your brand’s very own online shop which is tailored, secure, and accessible 24/7. These stores manage the distribution of your branded merchandise globally, with full visibility and control. You decide who can order what, whether it’s employees, partners, ...

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