That yearly question arises again: What to get the people on your list this holiday season — and beyond? Just in time, Incentive rounds up the best on-trend gifts to delight customers, coworkers and clients. Please note: Retail prices might be less than listed when purchased through a corporate sales contact.
Club protection
The golfers on your list will appreciate this three-pack set of club covers from TUMI. Made of FXT ballistic nylon with an abrasion-resistant coating, the elegant covers can be personalized with monogram patches. Cost: $395
Laptop of luxury
Give the gift of a stylish, warm “winter coat” for a 13- or 16-inch laptop. Monte & Coe’s folios are crafted of merino wool and vegetable-tanned leather, and can be monogrammed with up to three initials. Cost: From $130
Pups immortalized
My Pet Canvas turns a cherished pet into a work of art. Simply upload a photo of the recipient’s favorite four-legged friend, then choose an art style — Picasso, Basquiat, Cubism, Modern or Van Gogh, to name a few — and the company’s artists will create a personalized digital masterpiece. Cost: $200; mypetcanvas.com
Game-day noshes
Cater a watch party for the football fans on your list with a Katz’s Deli Superbox. Treats include the New York eatery’s legendary, hand-carved pastrami and corned beef, all-beef hot dogs, garlic knockwurst, bread, and all the trimmings. Cost: $150
Throwback pics
Remember those Polaroid photos of your birthday parties from the ’70s? These instant-print cameras are back in style, and the younger generations are loving today’s versions, like the Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera and Lens Filters. Cost: $150
Toast with Tiffany
Celebrate a successful deal or ring in the new year with the Tiffany Wisteria Etched Champagne-glass set. The elegant etchings are based on designs from the famed jeweler’s archives. Cost: $180
Cloud cover
Rainy days brighten up instantly with one of the fun, colorful umbrellas from Rifle Paper. Available in eight patterns, these bumbershoots feature wooden handles, patterned sleeves and an automatic open/close function. Cost: $38
Buckle up
The “it” accessory of the season is the Lululemon Everywhere belt bag. Available in a variety of colors, these stylish cross-body pouches hold phones, keys and wallets. Cost: From $38; contact company for customization options
Hey, bartender!
Instead of spending $20 on a single cocktail, the people on your list can create their own bar concoctions with an at-home bartending kit. The Mixologer’s offerings include old fashioned, Aperol spritz and French 75 kits. Add a personal touch with branded glassware and shakers. Cost: $25-$250
Sumptuous Scents
Help employees and clients freshen up their rooms with a little help from Jo Malone. The company’s luscious candle and perfume fragrances include English pear and freesia, wood sage and sea salt, and peony and blush suede. Cost: From $20
Glimmer time
Bulova’s ladies Crystal Champagne timepiece glistens with 103 Austrian crystals and a gold-tone, fine-mesh strap. Cost: $450
Snuggle up
Vera Bradley’s throw blankets lined with fleece make a cozy winter gift. Patterns range from colorful florals to NFL team logos. Cost: $60-$95
Paddle pro
It’s never too late to join the pickleball party. Thanks to Recess, organizations can choose the design, text and font on an order of paddles. Cost: $92-$104 per paddle for a minimum of 25
Green thumb
Recognize the gardeners on your team by gifting them something green from Sugarwish. The company’s customizable gift card allows them to opt for a seed kit, a succulent kit, a plant or an orchid. Cost: $25-$79
Gift of mindfulness
Mental health and wellness are priceless, and to support client and employee journeys, a subscription to Headspace is less than $6 a month. The app features more than 500 guided meditations for reducing stress, increasing well-being and improving sleep. Cost: $69.99 a year
Wearable wellness
The Oura Ring measures more than 20 biometrics, including your heart rate, body temperature and blood-oxygen saturation. Through the app, users can access insights into their sleep quality, activity, recovery and more. Rings are available in silver, black, gold and rose gold. Cost: $349-$499
Custom Kicks
Show your appreciation and (arch) support with a custom pair of sneakers. Corporate-reward firm Global Gifting offers an experience where recipients can design their own Nikes electronically. Cost: Contact Global Gifting