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Back-to-School Shopping Strategy | Albany News
Back-to-school shopping is already in full swing—with retailers slashing prices on essentials like crayons for 25 cents to snag early buyers. But savvy shoppers are holding out, betting on bigger discounts later in August and September, just like holiday sales. Families with K-12 kids are projected to spend $86 billion this year, with electronics, clothes, shoes, and supplies topping the list—college students are spending nearly $1,500. Apps like UNi Days and Flipp can help track student deals and local flyers. And with “holiday creep” in full effect, retailers are pushing seasonal items…
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