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Back To School Get Ready!
Back to School is the second biggest consumer spending event and hit an all-time high in 2012. • $30.3 Billion • $688 was the average spending for back-to-school clothing and supplies • Back-to-school combined with back-to-college spending will reach: 72.5 Billion This Year
Key Insights • Back to school shoppers are undecided • Consumers are shopping for them selves • Consumers are taking a multi-device platform for purchase. • 61% start on smartphone • Then continue on PC/Laptop
One Thing To Remeber • Back to school shoppers are undecided • More than 1 in 4 compared prices online/mobile before • 72% prefer to research what back-to-school supplies, electronics and apparels child needs
Tips For Back To School • Make a list for each child. Use previous years' expenses as a guide and compare notes with other parents. • If your kids are old enough, put them in charge of online comparison shopping. • Review the school's dress code so you don't waste money on inappropriate clothing. • Learn what your school charges for meals and weigh their convenience (and nutritional value) against the cost of home-prepared lunches and snacks.
More Tips • Buy lunch items in bulk if your kids will be packing a lunch every day. • For lunch, use reusable containers instead of plastic bags. • Rent instruments before you buy until you know your child will stick with it. • Again, MAKE A LIST. You need to write everything down, from socks to laptops.
Most Popular School Supplies • Composition Notebook • Agenda • Journal • #2 Pencils • Sharpener • Pink Erases (old fashion) • 1inch Binder • Notebook Paper • Pocket Folder
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