The 20th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair runs from 8:00am until 2:00pm Friday at Fair Park.
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“As we approach the busy Back-to-School shopping period, retailers should look to ensure their efforts are not just focused on parents, but also their children, who are increasingly being handed decision-making power”, said Leslie McNamara, Managing Director, Business and Market Development at Citi Retail Services.
The survey also says almost 30 percent of parents polled say back-to-school shopping puts a strain on family finances. It uses Global Positioning System technology to alert shoppers to deals when they’re out and about so they never miss a discount. “Tablets, laptops, even smartphones, and those things add up”.
They spotted deals at Old Navy and Target.
Forget about children being anxious about going back to school.
(StatePoint) After a relaxing summer, back-to-school worries can be stressful and expensive, from purchasing new school supplies to planning lunches.
Shopkick gives you points just for walking in stores and can be redeemed for a gift card. Bed, Bath and Beyond has great deals on everything from lunchboxes to binders.
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Back-to-school spending for students in kindergarten through 12 grade will hit $27.3 billion this year, up 9.6% from $24.9 billion in 2015, the NRF projects. Don’t feel pressured to get every single item on your child’s supply list before the first day of school. You might get better deals in September. Good options include dollar stores or wholesale stores like Costco and Sam’s Club.
