About Us
Established in 2016, W/Compliments is a woman-owned and led company dedicated to redefining corporate gifting.
Who we are
For over twenty years, our clients have trusted our company’s leadership to procure products that are the perfect blend of good design and practicality. From sourcing our preferred pens from sustainable partners in Switzerland to discovering the finest drinkware from Japan, or collaborating with local artisans to craft custom glazed ceramics, we're dedicated to discovering customizable products that effortlessly integrate into your daily life.
You don't have to sacrifice your budget for quality and aesthetics. With strategic planning and intentional purchasing, we utilize our innate sensibility to help you achieve your goals and offer solutions within your price range. We strongly believe that what you endorse reflects not only your reputation but ours as well.
Our Mission
Whether your goal is to express gratitude, strengthen relationships, commemorate milestones or simply promote your brand, we aim to exceed your expectations by providing the best products and services that are tailored to your unique needs.
Our continued success stems from our collaborative approach with clients and the brands we represent. While prioritizing quality over quantity, we remain steadfast in our values, naturally attracting like-minded partners who align with our vision. It's our ongoing mission to amplify your brand through these efforts.
Whether your goal is to express gratitude, strengthen relationships, commemorate milestones or simply promote your brand, we aim to exceed your expectations by providing the best products and services that are tailored to your unique needs.
Our Approach
At the heart of our approach lies a deep understanding of your brand's story and aesthetics, which we seamlessly weave into our product offerings. Whether it's selecting items that match your color palette and branding guidelines, strategic placement of your logo, or designing custom packaging, we're dedicated to telling your unique story. Through our meticulously curated product offerings and tasteful branding aesthetic, we elevate your gifting experience, ensuring that every detail reflects your reputation and values.
Sustainability
To us, sustainability is about more than materials—it’s about purpose. Every purchase should be made with intention, considering not just what it's made of, but how it resonates with the recipient. Thoughtful selection paired with thoughtful branding creates longevity, appreciation, and lasting value.
Meet the Founder
Shelley Kimball
After gaining valuable experience with some of the largest corporate gifting firms in the industry, Shelley Kimball set out on her own in 2016 and founded W/Compliments. With over twenty years of global sourcing experience, Shelley set out with the intent to seamlessly blend a retail aesthetic with sophistication, refinement and practicality needed in the corporate gifting space. Her extensive client list, which includes prominent brands like Travelocity, SXSW, Saucony, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Blue Cross NC, Extracurricular Productions (Malala’s partnership with AppleTV+), and others, is a testament to her expertise and reputation in the industry.
Based in North Carolina and New York. Collaborating with clients worldwide.
