What are E-Stores for Employees?

What are E-Stores for Employees?

An employee e-store is an online company store designed for employees to purchase company apparel, uniforms, print and branded swag.

Why Do Companies Have E-Stores?

There are several reasons companies benefit from having a company store:

1. Branding Consistency
   Branding is crucial for companies, and a centralized online company store ensures that employees properly brand all items they purchase. Without a store, many employees find local vendors and have items customized, however they usually don’t understand the brand guidelines and log rules.
2. Centralized Access
   A custom e-store makes it easy for employees to access official branded swag and to make purchases as needed. For companies with multiple locations or remote workforces, company stores provide everyone with easy access to branded swag.
3. Marketing with Swag
   Employees who wear company-branded apparel and hats serve as walking advertisements. Many companies fund these purchases by giving employees credit on the store to enhance brand recognition.
4. Customer Gifts
   An assortment of client gifts can be added to the e-store, making it easy for the sales team to order thank you gifts for new clients or to purchase holiday gifts.
5. Simplicity
   Managing employee swag internally can become overwhelming as a company grows. Partnering with a professional company to source and manage your store and merchandise allows employees to focus on their primary job responsibilities.

In Summary

A good e-store offers items that fit the company culture and excite employees. It should be easy to use and managed by a company that understands branding and swag and specialized in running e-stores for employees.