The Best Back to School Sales of 2024: Deals on Clothing, Tech, and More
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Pencils? Sharpened. Notebooks? Pristine. That end-of-summer feeling is tinged with the exciting (and sometimes daunting) prospect of school supplies shopping. Whether youโre a parent, student, or dorm resident, summer's last hurrah doesn't have to break the bank. Get everything on back-to-school lists with my ultimate guide to the best sales across major retailers. Iโve included fashion finds for classrooms and campuses, included the deepest discounts on backpacks and lunchboxes, and found great deals on laptops, tablets, and dorm room essentials. Whether youโre looking for the best backpacks for college, the best places to buy bedding for that dorm room, or the best laptop bags, Iโve got you covered.
Get up to 50% off on so many back-to-school items at Amazon โ even if you missed out on Prime Day. Look for Amazonโs special shopping pages for Back to School and Off to College, as well.
Target is a great start for your back-to-school shopping, as the retailer is focused on making all kinds of shopping more affordable for its customers. Target is offering 20 essential school supplies that add up to less than $20 to cover all your must-haves for the first time ever. Shop Target-exclusive brands like Cat & Jack, Art Class, Mondo Llama, and more, for just $20.
At this big-box retailer, itโs a full-on family affair. Shop mega discounts on things like snacks, supplies, lunchboxes, and backpacks for a range of school ages.
Kohlโs back-to-school deals can be layered with Kohlโs Cash โ so you can rack up even more savings. Kohlโs is offering up to 80% off for back to school.
Look for clothing deals from a variety of retailers. Check out these impressive discounts.
Score up to 65% off on everything you need โ from shoes to jackets to socks and sweats for girls and boys.
Just on the heels of the retailerโs annual NSale, itโs offering up to 60% off on items for back-to-school. Over a hundred items are under $25, so snag those sale gems quickly.
The retailer for babies, kids, and dorm-destined teens is giving you up to 50% off of clothes and shoes.
Get up to 30% off on all things for kids from graphic tees to leggings to tops.
The athleticwear retailer has tons of savings on sneakers, backpacks, and clothes for boys, girls, men, and women.
Shop back-to-school essentials at Dickโs Sporting Goods, up to 50% off.
Save up to 60% on items like shoes under $50, clothing under $30, sports under $100, and more.
Score up to 60% off on school supplies. I also like these award-winning Mind Brain Emotion card decks, which help with skill-building and emotional development. From August 1-10, get a 15% discount.
Shop the sales and get up to a whopping 78% off on Crayola Crayons, Sharpie Highlighters, Purell Gel Hand Sanitizer, Ticonderoga Pencils, and more. One-subject notebooks are only $0.35!
The best of the bunch, Target is offering up to 85% off, which your wallet will love. Save on pens, pencils, sharpeners, notebooks, and more.
Office Depot is offering Office Depot brand glue sticks for $1.99 (a four pack), plus Just Basics spiral notebooks for $0.50, plus more savings on school supplies.
Ace the assignment with a wide array of school supplies savings at Walmart. Elmerโs Glue and Paper Mate pens are among the discounted items.
Nordstrom is offering backpacks, water bottles, and more for back to school. Pick up this cute floral girlโs backpack for only $24.99 or this Hydroflask for just $32.99. Heading back to campus? This structured AllSaints tote is just $78.99.
Targetโs Summit Ridge Kidsโ 17-Inch Backpacks are the storeโs lowest-priced back-to-school backpack in a decade at just $5 each. Look for tons of styles and colors.
This Melii 2-Tier Bento Box is the ideal lunchbox because it has two spacious compartments, for the voracious eater in your life. Itโs just $14.99 on Amazon.
Get 50% off backpacks in so many stunning prints for a song with code VERSATILE.
The retailer is a fabulous place to stock up on lunchboxes and bags, with this Mario one priced at just $11.99. You canโt beat that.
Older kids will want multiples of these cool adult lunch boxes, just $10 and available in three colorways to suit your childโs unique style.
Get this HP 15.6" FHD Laptop with Intel Core i5 and 8GB RAM for $599 for all your studying needs.
Best Buy is offering an array of back-to-school deals on everything from Apple products to laptops to tablets to printers.
Walmart has lots of back-to-school tech stuff your college student will love. This MacBook Air is just $649, down from $699.
Score a mega deal on this Android tablet at Kohlโs for just $89.99 (regular price: $119.99).
This ThinkPad is a whopping 68% off, saving you an impressive $1,370 โ much more than youโll even pay.
Save $250 on this XPS 15 Laptop and score it for just $1,249.
Dorm dwellers should look at the brandโs up&up moving day items, with most items under $30. Plus, there are so many college must-haves under $20. I like this Brightroom Flexible Laundry Hamper for just $7.
The furniture retailerโs Back-to-School page has all sorts of deals on everything from curtains to rugs to storage and organization.
Get the Squirrel Bedside Perch for rooms that canโt accommodate a night table, shoe organizers, plus Command hooks, and more.
The upscale retailer has tons of dorm wares, with many included in its summer sale for 50% off.
Save 30% on college essentials until July 23rd! Take advantage of the sale on college dorm furniture and save on desks, sofas, futons, rugs, and more.
The Japanese retailer has tremendous prices on its Compact Living Essentials, which include sheets, under-bed storage, corner racks, and more.
Save on supplements, first-aid products, and more over on Amazon.
Save on snacks from Macyโs (who knew?). Food and gourmet gifts like this popcorn set are discounted now.
From bulk items like multipack snacks and beverages under $9.99, to everyday must-haves like bread, peanut butter, produce, fruit snacks, and more, Targetโs got it all.
Save on TikTok favorite brand, MaryRuthโs Vitamins, for the ultimate in wellness.
Kohlโs has so many beauty deals to take advantage of, like the Shark FlexStyle styling blow dryer, now $279.99.
This brand is always wallet-friendly, but the brand has some great deals on back-to-school makeup.
Back-to-school sales start in mid-July and run through August. Some stores have all of their deals at the same time while others change them out week to week. In North America, our school year start times vary. They can start anywhere from August to September.
Different grade levels often require different supplies. Go over your child's school supply list or consult the school's website to ensure you get exactly what's needed.
Going for the cheapest option is tempting, but consider the long run. A higher-quality notebook or sturdier backpack might last the entire school year, saving you money in the long run compared to replacing cheaply made items.
While brand names don't always guarantee quality, familiar brands might offer more peace of mind regarding durability and performance.
Opt for reusable water bottles and lunch boxes instead of disposable options. Consider refillable pens and pencils to minimize waste. Check for recycled materials, too, when it comes to notebooks, binders, and folders.
Let your older students choose supplies that reflect their personal style and organizational preferences. This can help them take more ownership of their schoolwork and supplies.
Iโm a freelance lifestyles writer with almost two decades of experience covering everything from sales to beauty to home decor tips. I spent hours researching, looking for the best retailer sales and combed through sites to find the best, well-priced gems worth purchasing in the areas of clothing and shoes, tech, dorm accouterments, and more.
To identify the most compelling back-to-school sales, I considered the following.
My primary focus was finding deals that offered substantial savings compared to regular prices. Percentage-based discounts and dollar-off offers were prioritized.
I took into consideration a variety of products across different categories (clothing, shoes, electronics, and school supplies) to cater to diverse needs.
I gave preference to sales from trusted, reputable retailers with good customer service and return policies.
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