Your Brand, On Demand
NEWTON, IA — The Vernon Company is proud to announce the official launch of its On-Demand Stores, a powerful new e-commerce tool designed to simplify the buying process and elevate the branded merch experience for clients.
Built to solve long-standing challenges in company stores and team shops, Vernon’s On-Demand Stores provide automated ordering. Once a store is set up, orders are processed automatically, saving time and reducing errors.
Some of the many benefits include:
- Inventory Free — Products are made and shipped on demand, eliminating costly stockpiles.
- Style variety — Thousands of apparel and hard goods available, curated for each client’s branded store.
- Fast Production — Orders shipped in 7 to 10 days.
- Eco-Friendly — Reduce waste from unused inventory.
- Quick Rollouts — Launch the merch you need, when you need it. Offer event and season-specific items with ease.
- Zero-Warehousing — Eliminate storage and overhead cost.
On-Demand makes it easier for companies of all sizes and needs to provide custom merch to their customers. After a soft launch at the end of August, early adopters are already seeing success. In the first few weeks of our launch, it created over 70 new opportunities and opened doors to new business.
“We launched a healthcare client store last month and within just over a week, sales were seeing a boost,” said John Sease, Account Executive with Vernon Company. “The turnaround time and quality have been excellent and the automation frees me to focus on new opportunities. This platform gives us a major edge over the competition.”
Vernon has also made significant investments over the past two years to strengthen its technology and operations, including enhancements to its order entry system, warehousing, shipping and On-Demand platform. These improvements are supported by ASI’s ESP+ platform and Brikl. ASI was named Vernon’s 2025 Strategic Partner of the Year.
“ASI has been proud to partner with Vernon for many years,” said ASI Executive Vice President Matt Barnes. “Integrating ESP+ with the Vernon technology platform is another example of Vernon’s forward-thinking approach and our commitment to helping the entire Vernon sales community. Our shared dedication to innovation, efficiency and customer success ensures distributors like Vernon can deliver smarter, faster and more sustainable solutions to their clients — and we’re excited to help drive that transformation alongside them.”
“Vernon saw the future of this industry before anyone else — and chose to lead. We’ve built next-generation order entry and on-demand technology that’s years ahead of the industry,” said Maarten Boone, Founder & CEO of Brikl. “This partnership gives Vernon a strong competitive edge, helping them attract distributors, recruit top talent and set a new standard for the branded merch industry.”
This industry-leading technology is made possible by uniting leaders in the rising print-on-demand branch of the industry under one platform. So far, these integrations include Fulfill Engine, Printful, Fast, Taylor, Rupt and Blue Generation, with more supplier connections on the horizon.
Rusty Pepper, Head of Global Markets and Partnerships at Taylor Corporation, said that Print-on-Demand is ushering in a new era for the promotional products industry, replacing traditional models with smarter, tech-driven solutions. By investing heavily in technology and building a best-in-class POD supply chain, Vernon is leading the charge toward faster turnaround times, greater flexibility and stronger brand control.
“In a sea of sameness, Vernon has set itself apart by redefining what enterprise buyers can expect from their promo and print programs,” Pepper said.
Jayson Tompkins, Chief Digital Officer at Fulfill Engine, noted The Vernon Company’s long-standing reputation for innovation and people-centered values. He praised their collaborative approach and commitment to progress, saying, “It’s inspiring to see them leading the way in how distributors can embrace new technology through trusted partnerships.”
By integrating top print-on-demand providers into a single platform, Vernon continues to set the standard for innovation and efficiency in the branded merchandise industry. This approach gives unmatched flexibility, enabling them to roll out the products they need with ease.
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with Vernon to expand the reach and impact of print-on-demand. This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide flexible, high-quality fulfillment solutions, and we’re confident it will empower Vernon to scale faster and serve their customers with even greater efficiency,” said Anthony Lopardo, Strategic Partnerships Manager at Printful.
“We are extremely excited to partner with Vernon for their On-Demand offering. Our shared vision of automating order flow and operational efficiency aligns and will provide significant benefits to the Vernon team,” said Taj Schaffnit, CEO of FAST Platform.
Lisa Hubbard, Vernon’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, said the company has paid close attention to the challenges distributors face, from system limitations to cybersecurity and logistics. We continue to build a system for our people by our people. It has been a journey of learning and excitement. Navigating all the nuances of each individual provider’s needs is critical to ensure you have great customer experience.
“We’ve built a flexible system designed to adapt and scale, and we’re committed to continued investment to ensure our customers and account executives have the best possible experience. It is a journey that we happily embrace so we can meet the needs of everyone from simple to the most complex customers,” she said.
For more information about Vernon’s new On-Demand Store platform, visit the On-Demand Stores webpage at www.vernoncompany.com.