The back to school season has expanded over the years as different schools have shifted their annual start times. With clientele ranging from elementary-aged children and their parents to high schoolers to college students and instructors of all levels, many different types of businesses can take advantage of this profitable shopping period.
Back to School/College Tips for E-commerce
Mid-July into September is the second largest consumer spending period each year. Back to school and college spending is expected to exceed $27 billion in 2018 with children likely to influence more than $21 billion of that spending. This large-scale shopping season presents a fabulous business opportunity for retailers and service providers alike so it is important to maximize sales of everything from clothing and personalized bags to last minute haircuts and teeth cleanings.