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Trade Show Guide

Everything you need to design a standout booth

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Display Items

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Retractable Banner

#CPN-561878030

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$274.29

Unit price for QTY 1

8' Straight Tension Fabric Display

#CPN-561878641

Decoration Digital Print

Starting at

$580.29

Unit price for QTY 1

Dye-Sublimated Table Cloth

#CPN-561878582

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$243.69

Unit price for QTY 1

10' x 10' Tent Wall

#CPN-561878631

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$299.39

Unit price for QTY 1

6" Fitted All Over Dye Sub Table Cover

#0XTFTFC36

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$359.94

Unit price for QTY 1

3'x6' Vinyl Banner

CPN-562206168

Decoration 4-Color Process

Starting at

$116.79

Unit price for QTY 1

Giveaway Items

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Round Stress Reliever

#SM-3345

Decoration Pad Print

Starting at

$3.01

Unit price for QTY 1

Bottle Buddy Deluxe Water Bottle Pouch

#3750-86

Decoration Digital Transfer

Starting at

$7.64

Unit price for QTY 250

Rechargeable 100% RABS Personal LED Fan

#SM-1412

Decoration Digital Inkjet

Starting at

$16.01

Unit price for QTY 250

Safety Alarm Keychain

#SM-9568
 

Decoration Pad Print

Starting at

$18.88

Unit price for QTY 250
 

Wine Bottle Cooler

#50159

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$12.25

Unit price for QTY 250

Laptop Swivel Phone Mount

#25006

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$5.64

Unit price for QTY 250

21 Oz. Jet Shaker Bottle

#5676

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$8.56

Unit price for QTY 250
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Silicone Phone Wallet

#227

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$8.56

Unit price for QTY 250
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Large Canvas Tote Bag

#SM-7556
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Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$7.96

Unit price for QTY 250

AirTag Silicone Case and Carabiner

#SM-2939
 

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$2.73

Unit price for QTY 250

Vila Recycled 15" Computer Sleeve

#SM-5952

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$13.11

Unit price for QTY 250

0.5oz Li'l Cleaner Hand Sanitizer

#SM-1531

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$2.60

Unit price for QTY 250

Axial 4000 mAh Wireless Power Bank

#SM-2826

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$22.04

Unit price for QTY 250
 

Carry-On Kit

#SM-9488

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$6.11

Unit price for QTY 250

Booth Display

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Retractable Banner

#CPN-561878030

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$274.29

Unit price for QTY 1

6' Stretch Table Cover (3-Sided)

#CPN-561878028

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$299.39

Unit price for QTY 1
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20 Oz. Two-Tone Himalayan Tumbler

#5753

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$15.09

Unit price for QTY 250

Nash Ballpoint Pen-Stylus

#SM-4801

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$1.35

Unit price for QTY 250

Drinkware

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20 Oz. Two-Tone Himalayan Tumbler

#5753
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$15.9

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$15.11

Unit price for QTY 250

40 Oz. Jackson Intrepid Stainless Steel Tumbler

#50075
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$20.42

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$20.45

Unit price for QTY 250

Carnival Recycled Sip Or Swig Tumbler 30 Oz.

#1602-08

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$23.66

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$25.00

Unit price for QTY 250

Peak Recycled Insulated Sip or Swig Mug 24 Oz.

#1602-21

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$22.21

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$23.54

Unit price for QTY 250

Thor Copper Vacuum Insulated Bottle 32 Oz.

#1600-14

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$22.35

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$23.69

Unit price for QTY 250

17 Oz. Blair Stainless Steel Bottle

#5381
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$14.48

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$14.50

Unit price for QTY 250

Valhalla Copper Vacuum Insulated Camp Mug 14 Oz.

#1600-33
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$23.87

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$25.20

Unit price for QTY 250

Lagom 16 Oz. Tumbler w/ SS Straw

#SM-6908

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$11.41

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Laser Engraved

Starting at

$12.48

Unit price for QTY 250

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Herringbone Jute Tote

#SM-5823
 

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$8.77

Unit price for QTY 250

Vila Recycled All-Purpose Tote

##SM-5968

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$13.48

Unit price for QTY 250
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Round Stress Reliever Round Stress Reliever
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Vila Recycled All-Purpose Tote

##SM-5968

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$13.48

Unit price for QTY 250

Large Canvas Tote Bag

#SM-7556
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Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$7.96

Unit price for QTY 250

Lola Laminated Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag

#3363
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Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$3.46

Unit price for QTY 250
Clear Crossbody Bag

Clear Crossbody Bag

#BG931
 

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$13.35

Unit price for QTY 250

Robin Drawstring Bag

#SM-7353
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Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$3.64

Unit price for QTY 250

Journals & Pens

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Fabric Soft Cover Journal Notebook 5.625" X 8.375"

#NB204

Decoration Deboss

Starting at

$8.13

Unit price for QTY 250
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Rpet Journal Notebook

#6962

Decoration Digibrite (Full-Color)

Starting at

$4.72

Unit price for QTY 250

FSC® Mix 5.5" x 8.5" Nova Bound Journal

#2800-11

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$14.47

Unit price for QTY 250
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CORE365 Soft Cover Journal And Pen Set

#CPN-561976233

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$16.05

Unit price for QTY 250
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Kelleys Pen

#567

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$1.05

Unit price for QTY 250
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Incline Stylus Pen

#978

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$2.24

Unit price for QTY 250

Quiet Click RABS Gel Pen

#12023

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$1.42

Unit price for QTY 250

Spin Top Pen With Stylus

#11176

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$2.79

Unit price for QTY 250

Booth Display

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Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt

#1717

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$12.85

Unit price for QTY 50
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Wireless Mini Cylinder Speaker 2.0

#27762

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$12.99

Unit price for QTY 50

8' Straight Tension Fabric Display

#CPN-561878641

Decoration Digital Print

Starting at

$580.29

Unit price for QTY 1

6" Fitted All Over Dye Sub Table Cover

#0XTFTFC36

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$359.94

Unit price for QTY 2
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Badges & Lanyards

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3/4" USA Made Full Color Combo Lanyard w/PVC ID Badge Holder

#CPN-558541022

Decoration Dye-Sublimated / Variable Text

Starting at

$4.69

Unit price for QTY 250

5.5" x 3.5" PVC Name Badge

#CPN-558161944

Decoration Sublimation / Variable Names

Starting at

$3.20

Unit price for QTY 250

3/4" Polyester Lanyard

#CPN-560382652

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$2.57

Unit price for QTY 250

6" x 4" PVC Name Badge

#CPN-558161944

Decoration Sublimation / Variable Names

Starting at

$3.23

Unit price for QTY 250

3/4" USA Made Dye-Sublimated Lanyard

#CPN-560452233  

Decoration Dye-Sublimated / Variable Text

Starting at

$3.50

Unit price for QTY 250

Electronics & Travel

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Tuscany Luggage Tag

#LG-9259

Decoration Deboss

Starting at

$4.63

Unit price for QTY 250
 

Big Easy Hanging Toiletry Bag

#30068

Decoration Screen Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$22.13

Unit price for QTY 250

5000 MAh Power Bank

#25180

Decoration Digibrite (Full-Color)

Starting at

$18.30

Unit price for QTY 250

Travel Toothbrush

#SM-1625

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$2.68

Unit price for QTY 250
 

Powerstick

PowerTag

#94065

Decoration Digital Inkjet (Full-Color)

Starting at

$31.24

Unit price for QTY 250
 

Fabric Clip Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

#7197-53

Decoration Pad Print (1-Color)

Starting at

$56.14

Unit price for QTY 250
 

RPET Personal Comfort Travel Kit

#SM-9465

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$10.64

Unit price for QTY 250

Recycled Contact Lens Travel Kit

#SM-1423

Decoration Digital Inkjet (Full-Color)

Starting at

$3.24

Unit price for QTY 250

Booth Display

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Retractable Banner

#CPN-561878030

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$274.29

Unit price for QTY 1

10' x 10' Tent Wall

#CPN-561878631

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$299.39

Unit price for QTY 1
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17 Oz. Blair Stainless Steel Bottle

#5381

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$14.48

Unit price for QTY 250
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Classic Caps

USA-Made Trucker Cap

#USA100

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$29.00

Unit price for QTY 50
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Perfect TriTee

#DM130

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$14.15

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Jersey Long Sleeve Tee

#3501

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$14.15

Unit price for QTY 250
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Jersey Tee

#3001

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$9.35

Unit price for QTY 250
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6 Oz. Heavyweight Tee

#3010

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$11.25

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Triblend T-Shirt

#6010

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$12.05

Unit price for QTY 250
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Dri-FIT Cotton/Poly Tee

#NKBQ5231

Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$28.65

Unit price for QTY 250

Sweatshirts & Jackets

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Therma-FIT Pocket Full-Zip Fleece Hoodie

#NKFD9859
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$74.39

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$78.59

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Sponge Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt

#3739
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$30.39

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$34.59

Unit price for QTY 250
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Beach Wash Garment-Dyed Crewneck Sweatshirt PC098

#PC098
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$27.89

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$32.09

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Sponge Fleece Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt

#3901
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$27.09

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$31.29

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Legend Premium Heavyweight Cross-Grain Crewneck Sweatshirt

#IND5000C
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$44.25

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$48.45

Unit price for QTY 250
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Unisex Premium Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt

#LS14001
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Decoration Screen Print / Color: 1

Starting at

$20.29

Unit price for QTY 250

Decoration Embroidery

Starting at

$24.39

Unit price for QTY 250

Booth Display

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3"x10" Vinyl Banner

#CPN-562206167

Decoration 4-Color Process

Starting at

$175.89

Unit price for QTY 10

8' Table Cover

#CPN-561878582

Decoration Dye Sublimation

Starting at

$180.49

Unit price for QTY 4
 

Solid Jersey Gel Mouse Pad / Wrist Rest

#SM-3310

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$12.90

Unit price for QTY 250
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Clear EVA Tote Bag

#33600

Decoration Silkscreen

Starting at

$7.43

Unit price for QTY 50
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VIRTUAL MERCH CLOSET

Trade show logistics, without the operational lift

UpMerch stores your booth materials, swag, and event essentials between shows, then handles the prep, shipping, return, and reset process when it's time to exhibit.

YOUR TEAM: PLANS THE EVENT UPMERCH: HANDLES THE PHYSICAL WORKFLOW
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Store & Organize

Your booth materials, swag, and event essentials live with UpMerch - organized and ready between shows.

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Plan Your Event

Plan Your Event

Tell us what's needed and where it's going. Your team submits the request; we handle the rest.

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Prep & Ship

Prep & Ship

We pull, pack, and ship everything so it arrives before the show starts.

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Show Up Ready

Show Up Ready

Your team focuses on the event instead of managing freight, boxes, or missing materials.

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Show Up Ready

Return & Reset

Materials ship back to UpMerch after the show. We check them in and keep everything ready for next time.

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Less manual coordination

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Organized between every event

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Ready for the next show

Trade Show Logistics

Everything you need to know about managing your trade show materials with UpMerch.

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Ready for the next show

UpMerch provides end-to-end booth and merch management, including warehousing, inventory tracking, shipping, returns, and post-event care. We handle the logistics so your team can focus on executing a successful event.

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What happens to our materials between events?

We inspect equipment, repack and protect materials, track remaining inventory, and coordinate professional dry cleaning and steaming of linens. Your materials stay organized, visible, and professionally maintained at all times.

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What types of materials can UpMerch store?

We warehouse booth structures, displays, tents, signage, tablecloths, linens, tech equipment, accessories, swag, promotional merchandise, and printed materials. All items are securely stored and kept event-ready between shows.

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Are there any shipping limitations?

Same-day and time-specific deliveries are not available, and if early venue delivery is restricted, your team must coordinate an alternate pickup location. UpMerch is not responsible for carrier delays.

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How does the shipping and return process work?

Submit shipping requests at least 7 calendar days before your event, and we recommend delivery 2 business days before show start. After the event, you repack the materials using the pre-provided return label, and we inspect and reorganize everything upon arrival.

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What are the return requirements?

Materials must be returned clean, organized, and complete, with tech accessories in original or equivalent packaging. Damaged, unclean, or incomplete returns may result in additional fees.

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What is included in the flat-rate Trade Show Box pricing?

The flat rate includes ground shipping to your event, return shipping to UpMerch HQ, receiving, secure storage, inventory management, packaging, inspection, labor, and ongoing support. It also covers professional dry cleaning and steaming and access to your Merch Storage Dashboard.

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Why choose UpMerch for trade show logistics?

UpMerch offers centralized storage, predictable flat-rate pricing, and full inventory visibility between events. We reduce operational burden while keeping your materials professionally maintained and event-ready.

Claim Pages

Custom-designed pages for automated order collection and global shipping.

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Custom-branded, password-protected page for secure and easy order collection.

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Products ship globally on demand; automate size and address collection seamlessly.

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Free setup with robust tools for tracking orders and managing fulfillment online.

UpMerch builds and manages fully branded, professional eCommerce stores at no cost, hosted on a domain of your choice.

Each store is designed to reflect your brand with a polished look and seamless user experience, while our team handles everything from setup to customer service. You can collaborate with our web and product teams to customize the site’s layout, messaging, imagery, and merchandise.

Automated Gifting

UpMerch can automate Merch Bundle ordering by connecting your CRM to a Claim Page using Zapier. This setup allows orders to be automatically submitted when a member reaches a specific status or lifecycle stage in your system.

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Merch Store

Custom branded stores, free setup & warehouse, shipped on-demand.

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Fully custom-branded store on your domain, free setup, and no monthly charges.

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Warehouse products for free, ship on-demand, and eliminate the office merch closet.

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Track orders, manage inventory, and streamline order and payment collection online.

UpMerch builds and manages fully branded, professional eCommerce stores at no cost, hosted on a domain of your choice. Each store is designed to reflect your brand with a polished look and seamless user experience, while our team handles everything from setup to customer service. You can collaborate with our web and product teams to customize the site’s layout, messaging, imagery, and merchandise.

We manage all digital aspects of the store, including design, development, hosting, customer support, and ongoing maintenance, with no platform fees or hidden charges. The goal is to deliver a high quality, fully branded digital storefront without adding overhead. Your organization is only responsible for the physical costs of merchandise, such as product sourcing, fulfillment, and shipping.

Cost

UpMerch provides every digital aspect of the Merch Store at no cost. This includes design, development, hosting, ongoing management, and customer support for the online store. There are no platform fees or hidden charges, and our goal is to deliver a fully branded, high quality digital storefront without adding overhead. You are only responsible for the physical costs of merchandise, such as product sourcing, fulfillment, and shipping.

Merch Drop

Timed Online Store. No Risk, No Inventory.

Overview

A Merch Drop is a short-term campaign offering limited-edition products, typically open for fewer than 10 days to create urgency. After the campaign ends, items are produced in bulk based on orders and shipped to customers, with no additional orders accepted once the countdown expires.

Timeline
  • 1

    Product Selection 5–7 business days

  • 2

    Merch Drop Open 7-10 Business Days (recommended)

  • 3

    Production 10–14 business days

  • 4

    Fulfillment 2–3 business days

  • 5

    Shipping Transit 3–5 business days

Cost

Merch Drops require a minimum of 25 units per product, defined by a single color. Different colors of the same item count as separate products and must each meet the 25-unit minimum. Customers can pay for products and shipping at checkout, with no cost to your organization unless a product fails to meet the minimum.

Merch Drop

Timed Online Store.

No Risk, No Inventory

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Upcoming Drop

1 Days : 13 Hrs : 32 Min : 48 Sec
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Storage Platform

Online Dashboard

Your virtual merch closet organizes, tracks, and streamlines operations.

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Track orders, inventory, and credit balance with intuitive real-time online tools.

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Collaborate seamlessly with your team and access your virtual merch closet 24/7.

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Centralize and manage all Merch Stores and Claim Pages in one online dashboard.

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Overview

UpMerch is currently developing a proprietary platform designed to centralize and streamline merchandise operations. This platform will feature real-time inventory management, order tracking, and a built-in approval workflow tailored to support internal team processes.

Timeline

Phase I of the new UpMerch platform is scheduled for launch in Q4 2025. At that point, onboarding will begin and users can start accessing the platform’s core features.

Cost

UpMerch does not charge any fees for access to our software, including the Merch Store, Claim Page, Merch Storage Dashboard, or any related platform features.

Our billing is strictly limited to manual and physical services, such as actual product costs, pick and pack fees, shipping, and Merch Storage.

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Merch Storage

Warehouse & Fulfillment

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Inventory warehousing with products picked and packed for on-demand global shipping.

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Warehousing with global shipping, orders ship within 1-2 business days.

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Eliminate manual work with a virtual merch closet for inventory and past orders.

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Ship merch on-demand, individually or in bulk, with expedited options available.

UpMerch is your virtual merch closet, empowering your team to manage branded merchandise online while we handle storage, fulfillment, and shipping from our Chicago facility. Most U.S. orders arrive within 2 to 3 business days.

Access inventory anytime through a claim page, custom store, or manual request. Whether for employee or customer gifts, simply submit the order and we will ship it within 1 to 3 business days, depending on volume.

With our office and warehouse under one roof, we ensure hands-on quality control. Account executives review key shipments, such as onboarding kits and client gifts, to guarantee accuracy, professionalism, and brand alignment.

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Cost

UpMerch charges only for the physical handling and movement of products. Specifically, the following fees apply:

  • Warehousing – Storage fees apply only after the first 6 months of free storage
  • Fulfillment – Charged per item picked and packed per order
  • Packaging – Standard poly mailers are free; other packaging materials are additional
  • Shipping – Based on destination, weight, and shipping method

Please refer to the tables below for detailed rates:

Shipping Rates
Type Cost
Domestic: < 1 Pound $9.99
Domestic: 1-5 Pounds $14.99
Domestic: 5-10 Pounds $19.99
Domestic: > 10 Pounds Custom Quote
International: Rates vary based on the destination country, the value of the shipment, the HS code, the size of the box, and the weight of the shipment.

To view the most up-to-date rates by country and weight class, please refer to our International Shipping Rates Sheet.
Pick & Pack - Tiered Pricing
Description / Quantity Cost
1-9 Total Items $1.00 per Item
10+ Total Items $1.00 per SKU
First 50 Items Add $.50 per Item
Items 51-250 Add $.15 per Item
Items 250+ Add $.05 per Item
Warehousing Fees
Type Cost
Small (Stickers, Pens, Notecards) $0.03
Medium (T-Shirts, Journals, Hats) $0.25
Large item (Jackets, Hoodies, Bags) $0.50

All inventory restocks include 3-months of free Merch Storage.

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