Back-to-school is one of the biggest sales windows of the year — and it isn’t just for office-supply stores. Clothing shops, shoe stores, gift shops, and general retailers all see a real bump as parents and students stock up for the new school year. The retailers who win this season aren’t necessarily the ones with the deepest discounts — they’re the ones who make it easy to buy everything in one trip, show up in the community doing it, and keep shoppers coming back across the full multi-week rush instead of just one weekend. Key Takeaways 📋 Table of Contents Bundle