For many organizations, company apparel might start with a few shirts and jackets. As teams grow, however, managing employee clothing programs can become far more complex than placing the occasional order. Whether it's coordinating annual clothing programs, ensuring employees have access to approved products, or maintaining consistent branding across a workforce, the process can quickly become time-consuming when handled manually.

One solution more organizations are turning to is a dedicated company webstore. To better understand the impact this type of program can have, we spoke withWinnipeg-based Transcona Roofing about their experience, from getting started to the benefits they've seen along the way.

Building a Program That Could Grow with Their Team

Transcona Roofing has been serving Manitoba since 1959, providing commercial, industrial, and institutional roofing and waterproofing services throughout the province. During peak season, the company grows to more than 100 employees, with staff working in a variety of roles both in the field and in the office.

Asa result, apparel needs can vary across the organization. Some employees require clothing suited for outdoor work environments, while others need branded apparel appropriate for customer-facing or office roles. As the company continued to grow, they began looking for a clothing program that would make it easier to provide employees with access to approved company apparel.

Along with finding the right solution, there was another factor they wanted to consider:

"We were looking for a clothing program for our company while also wanting to support a local business," shared Nikki, Office Manager at Transcona Roofing.

After hearing positive feedback about QCC, Transcona Roofing decided to start small. Rather than launching a large program immediately, they began with a few initial orders and expanded the partnership over time as their needs evolved.

Today, that relationship has grown into a long-term partnership.

"We have now been proudly working with QCC for about four years and have been very happy with the service and quality they provide," said Nikki.

Creating a Webstore That Reflected Their Brand

Once Transcona Roofing decided to move forward with a company apparel program, the next step was creating a system that would make ordering easy for both employees and administrators.

A company webstore provides organizations with a dedicated online space where employees can browse and order approved apparel, helping maintain brand consistency while simplifying the ordering process.

For Transcona Roofing, it was important that the store felt like an extension of their company rather than a generic online catalog.

"Having our own logo and company photo featured on the webstore adds those little personal touches that make it feel truly unique to our company," shared Nikki.

Working alongside their dedicated QCC account manager, the team was able to customize the store based on their preferences and create an experience that reflected their brand.

"The webstore setup process was seamless."

By creating a centralized location for company apparel, employees have a clear place to access approved products while management can maintain consistency across the program.

Flexibility When Employees Need It

Transcona Roofing uses its webstore to support an annual clothing program for employees, providing access to approved apparel through a centralized platform.

While annual programs help create structure, apparel needs don't always happen on a set schedule. New team members may join throughout the year, existing employees may need additional items, and preferences can change over time.

For Transcona Roofing, one of the biggest advantages of the webstore has been the flexibility it provides.

"The flexibility of being able to offer both our annual clothing program and year-round purchasing has been amajor benefit for us," shared Nikki.

Rather than coordinating individual orders or waiting for the next program cycle, employees can access approved products whenever they need them. The company also has the ability to refresh product selections and introduce new items as needs evolve.

A Solution That Continues to Evolve

A successful apparel program isn't something that gets set up once and never changes. As organizations grow, employee needs change, new products become available, and apparel preferences evolve over time.

For Transcona Roofing, having a dedicated point of contact has made it easier to keep their program current while continuing to meet the needs of employees.

"We can easily refresh the store with new products, add items based on employee needs, and rely on our dedicated account manager to recommend new products and ideas," shared Nikki.

After four years of working together, the result is a clothing program that continues to support both the company and its employees by providing:

"More choice, convenience, and flexibility."

Every organization's apparel needs are different, but Transcona Roofing's experience highlights some common challenges many growing companies face: maintaining brand consistency, providing employees with convenient access to approved apparel, and managing clothing programs efficiently. By combining a customized webstore with ongoing support and year-round flexibility, they've created a solution that continues to work for both the company and its employees.

What began as a few small orders has grown into a long-term apparel program that continues to evolve alongside the company's needs.

"We would highly recommend this type of solution to other organizations looking to create a convenient and flexible clothing program for their employees."

Interested in learning whether a company webstore could work for your organization? Contact the QCC team to learn more.