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Back to school shopping to hit record levels

Back to school shopping to hit record levels

WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall, according to the annual survey released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “The pandemic forced parents and their school-aged children to quickly adapt to

Catalina sees back-to-school sales in decline during pandemic

Catalina sees back-to-school sales in decline during pandemic

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As the country and individual states and school districts continue to grapple with when and how to re-open schools safely for the 2020-21 academic year, shopper intelligence leader Catalina reports that sales of back-to-school (BTS) supplies at grocery and drugstores declined by 31% nationwide for the four weeks ending Aug. 22,

Parents to spend more on back-to-school suppliers as expectations of online classes grow

Parents to spend more on back-to-school suppliers as expectations of online classes grow

WASHINGTON – Most families still don’t know what supplies students need for school and college this year, but more expect at least some classes to take place online than a month ago and say they are buying more computers and other items to be ready, the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics said

Walgreens offers back-to-school supplies with social impact

Walgreens offers back-to-school supplies with social impact

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens announced the launch of a new back-to-school collection with ME to WE, an innovative social enterprise that provides products that make a social impact. Each ME to WE back to school product purchased at Walgreens helps fund a child’s education in a developing community—helping equip them with the tools to succeed

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