Corporate gift ideas that actually work in the store
Based on real usage data from Glim corporate stores — not a generic list of "top cheap gifts".
These are the gift categories that work best in practice, with real consumption data from the corporate stores we operate:
Onboarding kits for new employees
Top 1 in order volume Personalized mug + corporate backpack + premium water bottle. More than 40% of store orders are for onboarding — a recurring action that justifies having an approved catalog.
Year-end gifts for employees
Seasonal peak: +180% in Nov/Dec Premium kits with functional items (power bank, thermos, backpack) personalized with logo. Peak demand in Nov/Dec, but with the store you don't need to buy everything in advance — on-demand production guided by real orders.
Creative gifts for corporate events
Average of 3-5 events/year per client Thematic items per event (event t-shirt, personalized tote bag, reusable straw) with quick personalization. With the store, each unit orders directly without going through manual quotes.
Gifts for employee recognition
25% annual growth in this category Premium items (headphones, premium thermos, executive backpack) for recognition programs. Separate catalog by budget (HR vs. Marketing) with configured approval.
Gifts for clients in relationship actions
Average $30-60 per kit Premium kits (box with multiple personalized items) for Marketing and Customer Success actions. With the store, you have visibility of how much you spend per action and per cost center.
Gifts for sales campaigns and incentives
Recurring volume: 8-12 campaigns/year Functional items (power bank, thermos, backpack) as prizes in campaigns. With the store, sales leaders order directly, without going through purchasing — everything tracked and approved.
Uniforms and corporate apparel
60% reduction in idle inventory vs. traditional model Standardized t-shirts, backpacks and accessories for teams. With the store, each employee orders their size directly — without idle inventory of sizes that don't move.
Integrated digital gifts (vouchers, gift cards)
35% growth in digital gifts In addition to physical items, the store can include digital gifts (vouchers, gift cards) in the same flow. Ideal for remote teams and actions that need quick delivery.