We are always searching the globe for the latest and greatest promotional products and merchandise trends Withers & Co. brings our clients new ideas, trend insights, and examples of how other companies use promotional products, branded merchandise, and apparel to build brand loyalty with their audiences. Your merchandise and apparel are tangible extensions of your company’s brand; something they can not only hear, or read but can touch and enjoy, so it needs to be right. 

Our blog is written to be a source for creative and economical ideas in designing branded merch for companies in New Zealand, providing our observations and building inspiration for future projects. Find something that resonates with you and Withers & Co can apply that concept to your merchandise and apparel here in New Zealand.

Tiny Treasures, Big Statements: The Allure of Shoe Charms

You know those little customizable charms that pop into the holes of everyone’s favorite comfy shoes? We’re talking about shoe charms, and they’re not just a fun fashion statement – they’re a surprisingly powerful tool for branding and promotional merchandise. We, along with our family and friends, love to wear

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All the Necessities in Winter Merch

As the temperature starts to drop and we think about staying top of mind with customers, consider a timely corporate gift that is useful but also leaves your brand at the tips of their fingers.  We’ve put together the top categories of swag in this winter gift guide to give

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Hottest Branded Merch Categories For 2025

As the seasons change, it presents an opportunity to find economically sourced merch for your business. We put together some of the top products for the season for you to keep in mind when searching for promotional gifts for your clients. Meeting Merch Matters Think about those things you use

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The Rise of Plush Toys in Branded Merch

Picture this: a trending Disney kids movie releases and now the shelves are filled with branded merch. It’s not just any merch though – it’s those same beloved characters from the movie that have been turned into huggable plushies. Disney has a long-standing tradition of this marketing tactic! The magic

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Fall Trends The Rise of Branded Merch Experiences

At the top of the year, we made our way to Vegas and attended the biggest product show in the US. With our pen and paper in hand, we explored the show filled with hundreds of thousands of branded merch products. We were especially drawn to the First-Time Exhibitors area,

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Value of Company Branded Merch for Employees

Deploying promotional products and branded merch is a cost-effective strategy to help get your brand recognized in New Zealand’s competitive business environment, especially during the warmer summer months when people are out and about enjoying the nice weather. Providing these tools to your best brand ambassadors, your frontline employees, helps

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Summer Trends Branded Merch Clothing Apparel

We travelled to Europe, first stopping in the UK for Matt and his team to compete in the Touch World Cup, and then onward around southern Europe, picking up some sun, the local drinks and the latest promo trends. As is the current travel trend around the globe, we combined

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Custom Merchandise Drive Customer Engagement

With the ever-growing competition in the business landscape, it is crucial to make your brand stand out and connect with your audience in memorable ways. Hosting events – whether in-person or virtual – allows companies to showcase their products, services, and brand personality. Incorporating custom merchandise into these events adds

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Corporate Gifting with Impact

Corporate gifting can play an essential role in forging strong connections, demonstrating appreciation, and nurturing lasting relationships within the business world. By offering thoughtful and impactful branded gifts, you can leave lasting impressions on employees, clients, and partners while ensuring that your brand is associated with value and quality. As

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Corporate Gifting with Impact

Corporate gifting can play an essential role in forging strong connections, demonstrating appreciation, and nurturing lasting relationships within the business world. By offering thoughtful and

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