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The Corporate Merchandise Challenge

Companies spend millions every year on branded clothing, promotional items, marketing materials, and gifts. But there's a problem...

🔴 Current Challenges:

  • Scattered Purchases: Orders spread across branches, departments, or outsourced to different suppliers
  • Brand Inconsistency: Suppliers who don't fully understand the company's corporate identity (CI)
  • Budget Waste: No central view of spending across the organisation
  • Slow Turnaround: Multiple suppliers mean varying delivery times
  • Frustrated Managers: No single source of truth for merchandise ordering
R1M+
Annual Spend on Branded Items
50+
Different Suppliers Used
30%
Budget Waste on Inconsistency
2-6 weeks
Average Delivery Time

✅ The Solution: Etail Plus

A centralised, branded ordering portal that gives companies complete control over their merchandise - with XCO handling everything behind the scenes.

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Introducing Etail Plus

Etail Plus is not just an online store — it's a centralised, branded ordering portal designed specifically for corporates and institutions. Every portal is built to look and feel like your company's brand, giving staff, managers, and shareholders one trusted place to order approved, quality-controlled merchandise.

Think of it as...

A private, tailor-made Takealot for your company's branded products
— with added analytics, reporting, and cost control

What Can Be Ordered?

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Staff Clothing & Uniforms
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Promotional Items
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Marketing Materials
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Corporate Gifts
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Branded Products
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Custom CI Items

XCO Handles Everything Behind the Scenes

📦 Sourcing & Supply

Access to quality products suitable for corporate branding

🎨 Branding

Professional branding ensuring consistent CI across all items

🏭 Warehousing

Optional stock management for faster turnaround

📋 Packing

Careful packing and organised distribution

🚚 Logistics

Nationwide delivery network

🛠️ Support

Complete technical and customer support

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Standard Package - Quick & Professional

The Standard package is a plug-and-play solution for companies or events that need a branded store quickly.

🏦Real-World Example: Bank Wellness Event

The Challenge:

A major bank is running a nationwide staff wellness event. They need branded caps, water bottles, and T-shirts for participants — but the event is only two months away. They have 50 branches across the country.

The Etail Plus Solution:
  • Launch a branded Standard Portal in 72 hours
  • Staff log in and place orders directly
  • Portal branded with bank's colours and logo
  • Products limited to event range (T-shirts, caps, bottles)
  • Card payments processed instantly via Payfast & 30 Day Accounts
  • XCO supplies, packs, and delivers everything
👉 Result: Instead of manually collecting orders from 50 branches, everything is centralised, branded, and delivered on time.

Key Features Included:

🎨 Custom-Branded Store

Matches your CI and design perfectly

📦 Up to 30 Products

Perfect for focused campaigns

💳 Instant Payments

Credit card via Payfast

📊 Monthly Reports

Basic sales overview

☁️ Fully Hosted

Maintenance included

🛠️ Office Support

Help when you need it

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Advanced Package - Enterprise Solution

The Advanced Package is where Etail Plus truly shines. It includes all standard features but adds modular tools that can be activated based on your needs. This ensures scalability: start small, and add features as you grow.

📦 Standard Package

Best for events & campaigns

  • Custom branded portal
  • Up to 30 products
  • Credit card checkout
  • Monthly analytics
  • Hosting & maintenance
  • Quarterly updates
  • Office-hours support

⭐ Advanced Package

Enterprise-grade control

  • Everything from Standard, plus:
  • User Control & Access Management
  • Multi-User Brands & Divisions
  • Real-time Stock Management
  • 4 Flexible Payment Methods
  • Advanced Analytics Dashboard
  • Custom Text Branding
  • MOQ Management System
  • Order Pack Functionality
💡 Key Advantage: Pay only for the modules you need!
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Advanced Feature: User Control & Access

Not every employee should see or order the same products. User Control ensures role-specific ordering.

🏪Real-World Example: Retail Chain

The Problem:

A retail chain wants managers to order full uniforms (shirts, pants, jackets), but branch staff should only be able to order name badges. Previously, junior staff were ordering expensive items they weren't authorised for.

With User Control:
  • Branch staff log in → Only see name badges
  • Managers log in → See full uniform range
  • Regional managers → Access to promotional packs
  • Head office → See everything + bulk order options
👉 Result: Prevents misuse, ensures ordering is role-specific, and keeps the store relevant to each user. No more unauthorised purchases!

Multi-User Roles for Complex Organisations

🏢Real-World Example: Unilever

The Scenario:

Unilever owns multiple brands: Dove, Lux, Clear, and more. Each brand has its own identity and products.

With Multi-User Roles:
🕊️ Dove Division

Only sees Dove-branded products

💎 Lux Division

Only sees Lux-branded items

💧 Clear Division

Only sees Clear merchandise

👉 Result: Each brand feels like it has its own private store, even though it's all managed under one Etail Plus system. Perfect for corporates with sub-brands or subsidiaries!
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Advanced Features: Stock & Customisation

Real-Time Stock Management

⚡When Speed Matters

The Scenario:

A company regularly needs branded golf shirts for client meetings and events. Producing from scratch takes 2-3 weeks each time.

With Stock Management:
  • XCO warehouses popular items in advance
  • Portal shows real-time availability: "72 units left"
  • Managers order with confidence
  • Delivery in 2-3 days instead of weeks
👉 Benefit: Faster turnaround, no production delays, and more accurate planning.

Custom Text Branding

✏️Branch Personalisation

The Need:

A national bank wants each branch to have its identity while maintaining corporate CI standards.

How It Works:

Step 1

Branch selects corporate uniform

Step 2

Adds custom text: "Sandton Branch"

Step 3

System ensures CI compliance

👉 Result: Staff feel ownership and pride in their branch identity, while head office maintains brand consistency.
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Flexible Payment Options

Every company pays differently, so Etail Plus supports multiple payment structures to match your accounting and reward systems.

💳Credit/Debit Card

Via Payfast

Instant checkout for events or once-off purchases

Best for: Events, campaigns, individual orders
📅30-Day Account

Consolidated Billing

Orders placed without payment, monthly invoice to head office

Best for: Corporates with central budget control
🪙Credit/Points System

Reward Currency

Staff receive points to spend (e.g., "XCO Coins")

Best for: Staff rewards & incentive programmes
🎟️Coupons

Discount Codes

Promotional codes for campaigns

Best for: Special promotions & new staff onboarding

🏆Points System in Action

The Scenario:

A company wants to reward top salespeople monthly without cash bonuses.

How It Works:
  • Top performers receive 1,000 "XCO Coins" monthly
  • 1 credit = R1 value
  • Staff log in and "shop" with their credits
  • HR uploads credits in bulk monthly
  • Unused credits can roll over or expire (configurable)
👉 Result: Turns the portal into a staff rewards programme! Flexible payment options support both corporate accounting and staff incentives.
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Smart Order Management

MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) Management

👕Cost-Effective Printing

The Challenge:

Printing one shirt at a time is expensive. But forcing branches to order 30 of the same size doesn't work either.

MOQ Solution:
  • Set T-shirt MOQ at 30 units
  • Branch can mix sizes: 10 Small, 10 Medium, 10 Large
  • System enforces minimums automatically
  • Bulk pricing benefits passed to client
👉 Benefit: Companies save on costs while branches still get size variety. Keeps printing efficient!

Order Packs - Simplifying Large Orders

📋Real Example: Sony Branch Order

The Scenario:

Sony's head office needs to order uniforms for 50 staff across a branch. Each person needs different sizes and items.

How Order Packs Work:

Step 1

Manager adds products to cart

Step 2

Assigns to individuals:
• Bob = 1 Small T-shirt
• Susan = 2 Large Jackets

Step 3

System generates individual labels and picking slips

Step 4

Order arrives pre-packed by person - no sorting needed!

👉 Result: Saves managers hours of manual sorting and ensures staff receive the right items quickly. Error-free packaging guaranteed!
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Advanced Analytics & Insights

Without insights, companies can't manage budgets effectively. Etail Plus provides real-time reporting dashboards for complete visibility.

🚗Case Study: National Dealership Chain

The Need:

A national chain of dealerships wants to see how much each branch spends on branded items and identify cost-saving opportunities.

What They Can Track:
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Spend by Branch/Region
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Top Products
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Sales Trends
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Average Order Value
👉 Impact: Identifies overspending branches, highlights most popular products, and enables data-driven budget decisions.

Dashboard Features

📍 Location Analytics

Track orders by branch, branch number, or geographic region

💰 Financial Metrics

Monitor revenue, costs, and average order values in real-time

🏆 Product Performance

See which items are bestsellers and which need promotion

📊 Trend Analysis

Identify seasonal patterns and forecast future needs

👥 User Behaviour

Understand ordering patterns by department or role

📈 Custom Reports

Generate specific reports for board meetings or audits

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Why Etail Plus Matters

Etail Plus is more than a store. It's a corporate brand management tool that gives companies control, consistency, and cost savings — while making life easier for managers and staff.

🎨 Brand Consistency

Ensures logos, colours, and design are always correct across all branches

No more wrong logos or off-brand colours!

💰 Cost Control

See exactly where budgets are being spent across branches and regions

Identify and eliminate waste instantly

⚡ Efficiency

Centralised ordering means faster turnaround and less admin work

From weeks to days delivery time

🔧 Flexibility

Modular system means clients only pay for features they actually use

Start small, scale as you grow

✅ Quality Assurance

Same products and branding quality, no matter the location

Consistent quality nationwide

🛡️ Confidence

XCO handles supply, warehousing, branding, and delivery

One partner for everything

The Three Key Questions for Every Sale

  1. Does it help keep their brand consistent?
  2. Does it save them money and time?
  3. Does it give them more control?

Etail Plus answers YES to all three!

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Ready to Transform Your Corporate Merchandise?

Join Leading Companies Using Etail Plus

50+
Enterprise Clients
R100M+
Orders Processed
30%
Average Cost Savings
72hrs
Setup Time
The Bottom Line:

Etail Plus gives you complete control over your corporate merchandise, ensures brand consistency across all locations, and delivers significant cost savings through centralised management.

Get Started Today!

Contact XCO Group to schedule a demo and see how Etail Plus can transform your corporate merchandise management.

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