WOW!
Back-to-School season has arrived and parents and students are projected to spend $82.8 billion this year, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.
TopCashback.com, the US’s most generous cashback site, recently surveyed parents on their back-to-school shopping habits and found 35% of Americans plan to spend up to $250 per child while the most popular way to cut costs for class is shopping sales and deals (77%).
The survey polled a cross section of 1,366 adults, aged 18 and over. Below, please find some additional insight from the survey:
Most Popular Back-to-School Purchases:
· School supplies (87%)
· Clothes (84%)
· Shoes (74%)
· Backpacks (61%)
· Electronics (26%)
Top 5 Places to Shop:
· Walmart (69%)
· Amazon (60%)
· Target (54%)
· Online (36%)
· Clothing Stores (29%)
What Parents Are Most Looking Forward To:
· Shopping for back-to-school supplies (41%)
· Activities (41%)
· Children will be out of the house (40%)
· Quiet Time (37%)
TopCashback.com also found 84% of Americans will purchase back-to-school necessities online and in-store.
Top 3 Ways To Cut Costs for Class:
· Shop sales and deals (77%)
· Use a cashback site (68%)
· Find a coupon (67%)