Happy Birthday To Us! Total Merchandise Turns 16

We've got some big news to share: it's our birthday!

Today (3 September 2020) marks 16 years since Jason O'Connor, David Stoddart and Michelle Rae Stoddart launched Total Merchandise. 


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That's 16 years since the idea for TM was first born, operating out of the founders' spare rooms at home - and well over a decade of leading the way at the forefront of the UK's promotional merchandise industry. 

the founders of Total Merchandise

Whilst we celebrated our 15th birthday in the office (spot Michelle, Dave and Jay above with just some of the balloons and cakes we had to mark the occasion), our 16th has been a little different thanks to a certain global pandemic. No names mentioned but we're looking very firmly at you, COVID-19.

That said, our transition from 15 into 16 has undoubtedly been one of our busiest and most exciting years yet, with record sales, various brand developments and an office expansion all taking place in the first six months. And then there was also the small matter of the Total Merchandise team winning not one but two highly prestigious industry awards...

Total Merchandise, an award-winning UK supplier of promotional products

Yup, that's right: in December 2019, we were voted Sourcing City's Promotional Merchandise Distributor of the Year (in the £5m+ category), whilst in February 2020, we were crowned Promotional Merchandise Distributor of the Year 2020 at the British Promotional Merchandise Association's glittering awards event. 

the founders of Total Merchandise

Of course, the latter half of our 15th year was completely different to what any of us could have imagined, and our team has pulled together fantastically when it comes to adapting to the 'new normal'. We're excited and ready to make our 16th year even more brilliant and memorable than our 15th... And those are pretty big boots to fill - so let's do this!

Yes, It's Our Birthday - But We've Got A Gift For You 🥳

We're currently running a huge range of discounts and offers on some of our most popular promotional products.

Whether you're currently prepping your team to return to the office, are looking for promotional items that will ensure working from home remains a breeze or are simply looking for the perfect branded giveaways to help generate some positive awareness around your business, we've got you covered.

Total Merchandise promotional product discounts

Many of the offers will be ending this month, so if you find something you love the look of, be quick. There's everything from discount promotional pens and branded tech essentials to promotional notepads at reduced prices, budget-friendly printed bags... And so much more!

Browse our full range of discount promotional products - and don't forget to have some cake on our behalf today!

From branded face masks to promotional social distancing products, Total Merchandise has all the branded items your business could need this summer. Need help finding a specific item? Simply contact a member of our friendly and experienced Sales team on 01376 509092 or email info@totalmerchandise.co.uk

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