Before the school bells ring, cash registers do.
And with many parents still worried about the economy, you can bet deals on supplies such as crayons, pencils, pens and paper for a penny or a quarter will be popular this back-to-school season.
Attracting shoppers is important to retailers. The mid-July to mid-September period is typically the second-largest sales driver of the year, accounting for more than 16 percent of the industry's annual sales, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Shoppers are expected to spend $39 billion during those three months, a 3 percent increase over 2010, the council found.
With Oklahoma City Public Schools starting early this year on Aug. 1, many parents will want to hit early sales.
“Consumer Queen” Melissa Garcia said there are many ways to save on back-to-school supplies, such as rebates, price-matching and using coupons on everything from office supplies to clothing and lunch items.
Some deals she has blogged about include printable coupons at Target.com for permanent markers and tape, and “extreme deals” at Staples such as erasers, pens and glue for 1 cent each.
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