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Back to School Product Trends
Total back-to-school and back-to-college spending reaching almost $83 billion in 2018. The numbers will likely be similar this year, as our economy is still going strong and consumer confidence is high. Shoppers purchasing for grade school students spend most of their budgets on clothing and accessories, followed by electronics and footwear, with the fewest dollars […]
Ace Back to School Sales
Last year, back-to-school and back-to-college spending reached a whopping $82.8 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Shoppers spend more on back-to-school and back-to-college than consumers spend on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Valentine’s Day combined. After the winter holidays, back-to-school is the biggest shopping occasion in the United States in terms of dollars spent. […]
Back to School Buying Guide
School’s not yet out for the summer. But for many retailers, back to school buying starts now. And, for good reason. Back to school shopping is one of the longest retail holidays, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most lucrative. The National Retail Federation reports that shoppers spend more on back-to-school and back-to-college than […]
A+ Ideas for Back to School Promotions
Back to school shopping is still largely done in stores because of the bonding experience school shopping creates between parent and child. Yet, many retailers are not capitalizing on this idea. For winter holidays, for example, many retailers host gift wrapping events, happy hour shopping, and pop-up markets.
Back to School, Back to Stores: Why School Shopping Hasn’t Gone Digital
Back to school shopping is the second biggest spending occasion, after the winter holidays. Each year, back to school and back to college shoppers spend roughly $80 billion.
Getting into the Retail Groove
Corri Neckritz started selling apparel out of her home in 2007 after experiencing frustration with the limited selections while shopping for her own kids. Flash forward to 2018 and she is the owner of Groove, a one-stop-shop for apparel, gifts, novelties, and more for babies, kids, teens, and adults.
Back to School Bucks Seasonal Trends and Becomes Big Business
As national uproar spreads around teacher pay and educational funding, questions are also being raised around whether schools are increasingly underfunded for classroom supplies. Class supply lists continue to grow and are becoming more costly for families nationwide.
Back to School with Mazer Wholesale
Back to school sales are expected to hit $29.5 billion this year. The total climbs to $83.6 billion when combined with back to college shopping.
Back to School Sales Expected to Pass with Flying Colors
The National Retail Federation announced on July 13th that back to college spending is to reach an all-time high this year, while back to school spending is expected to see its second-highest spending level on record.
