Let’s face it, regular swag is not created equal to retail brands. Yes, you might be able to find some good brands for swag but when you want premium high quality swag finding some trendy retail brands really is going to set you apart. With retail brands you get the wow factor of someone being excited to receive a branded item from a retail store they know and love. So right away anyone receiving it feels like you really went out of your way by sending a retail brand as swag. If you are wanting to find swag that employees or clients will love and actually want, you came to the right place. We break down the best retail brands for swag and of course some tips on what to look out for!
Tips on selecting swag that everyone will love!
Plan Ahead
If you are buying a retail brand as swag for a large volume – it may be hard to lock down inventory. So be sure to plan ahead and have your swag rep check on inventory for you to ensure there is plenty of swag in stock.
Be aware of sizing
If you are sending apparel it might be difficult to find a wide variety of sizes. So be sure to get check out the sizing chart or see if the there are any unisex options. It’s also good to know the sizes in advance. You can either use standard distribution of sizes or use tools like SwagUp Redeem pages to help you collect sizes & addresses.
Know your end user
Understand who the end user is. If you are selecting swag for employees keeping the company culture in mind is super helpful. Is the company culture active or is it more on the techy side? They can change what you end up selecting. Or are you sending swag to clients for brand awareness? Then you might want to select a branded swag that is wearable. So knowing a little bit about who’s receiving the swag will help ensure they will love it!
Sneak Peek: Swag Brands We Love
Branded Apparel
Feat
Tommy John
Alteryx
Custom logo Bags & backpacks
Everlane
Solgaard
Day Owl
Baggu
Swag Bonus Ideas
All Birds
Carhartt Beanie
Happy Socks
JBL Clip Speaker
Branded Apparel
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Feat
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
We are obsessed with this brand. All their sweaters are basically the same material as a blanket. It’s soft, trendy colors and fitted nicely. It has a cool factor about it and it is probably one of our favorite items in our catalog. So if you are looking for swag employees will love, this is it!
Perfect swag for: Corporate Gifts, Employees onboarding swag, Teams Spirit, Holiday Swag
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Tommy John
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
You can literally wash their stuff everyday and it won’t fade. It’s high quality and is super durable especially for clothes that are geared towards working out and being active. It doesn’t lose its shape or color. No matter how many times you wear this it looks a lot new. We love Tommy John swag for it comes in sleek styles and even offers women’s sizes as well!
Perfect Swag for: Wellness swag, Sporty swag packs, Nike alternative,
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Arc’teryx
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
If you are looking for some premium holiday swag or high end corporate gifting look no further. If you don’t know of this brand, well you can thank us later. This is the Chanel of winter clothes. This French brand is tre magnifique! This sure to be the premium retail brand that is set to impress. We love this swag option for high end swag gifting or employee anniversary swag.
Perfect Swag for: Executive swag , c-level swag gifts , special client gifts, Premium Swag Ideas
Bags & Backpacks
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Everlane Backpack & Duffle
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
If you are looking for swag that is sleek, not bulky and timeless, Everlane is your best bet! It’s a premium brand and high quality swag. We love how simple yet elegant their backpack and duffles are. It makes for the perfect client gift or employee appreciation/recognition gifts.
Perfect Swag for: Executive Holiday Gift, Top clients, Employee Recognition Swag, Corporate milestones
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Solgaard
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
This bag has it all! It’s eco-friendly, made of plastic picked from the ocean, it’s high quality, and it also charges your phone using solar power. 👀 What else could you want from this premium retail brand for swag? It makes for a perfect option for best tech swag and best eco-friendly option as well.
Perfect Swag for: Holiday Rewards Pack, Employees, Team Corporate Swag, Eco-friendly, Best Tech Swag
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Day Owl
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
If you could dream of the best backpack, what would it be? Well the creators of Day Owl were on the hunt to make the perfect backpack for adults. One that’s sleek, separate pouch for your laptop, and can hold a bottle of wine! Yes this bag can carry a bottle of wine! It’s side water bottle pouch is actually made for wine! We love this retail brand for swag for it’s clever use and bonus this option is also eco-friendly.
Perfect Swag for: Employee Scavenger Hunt, Employee Onboarding Swag, New Hire Swag, Executive Swag
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Baggu
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
This isn’t just an ordinary tote bag, it has some hipster vibes to it that make it a fun swag item. Baggu makes some premium totes made out of canvas and made in the US. Baggu brand makes it a great promotional option if you are wanting to send something useful but still unique.
Perfect Swag for: Virtual Event, Client Gifts, Employee Team Building, Influencer holiday gifts, Swag Giveaways
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All Birds
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love All Bird Sneakers? And you probably didn’t realize you could even brand these. This retail swag brand is such a unique option and is a favorite for our team. There is not one employee or client that wouldn’t love receiving some custom All Birds for Swag!
Perfect Swag for: Employee Appreciation Swag, Branded Anniversary Gifts, Corporate Branding
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Carhartt Beanie
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
Carhartt beanie is trendy, high quality and the perfect swag item for holidays or winter swag. It’s a great premium gift that you can add to any swag pack idea and are sure to get a wow factor.
Perfect Swag for: Holiday Swag, Winter Swag Pack, Client Holiday Gifts, Corporate Swag
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Happy Socks
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
Believe it or not, but not all swag needs to be branded. It’s nice to give a blend of branded and unbranded options. We love thes Happy Socks for it’s a fun add to any employee new hire pack or conference swag bag item.
Perfect Swag for: Virtual Event, Client Gifts, Employee Team Building,
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JBL Clip Speaker
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT IT:
We all know JBL makes some great speakers, so why not offer it as swag? It’s wireless clip speaker fits perfectly in any swag pack! It’s a premium tech item and works well for branded swag that you can give year round.
Perfect Swag for: Holiday Swag, Virtual Event, Client Gifts, Employee Team Building, Influencer swag, Wellness Swag, Summer Swag Packs
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