Back To School Shopping

• Canadians face soaring prices as back-to-school shopping season returns

  Retail experts say families are expected to prioritize spending on the upcoming school year because school supplies are considered an essential category for many shoppers.

  Canada

  Aug 19
  
• Back-to-school shoppers in Saskatchewan facing inflation prices

  “It's pretty even across the board for things that have increased in price due to supply and logistic challenges,” said Josh Ning, General Manager for a Regina Staples location.

  Education

  Aug 18
  
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• How to save on clothes, electronics for back-to-school amid high inflation

  Back-to-school shopping is hitting household budgets already stretched thin amid rampant inflation. Here are ways to save on clothes, electronics and school supplies this year.

  Consumer

  Aug 16
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• Canadians can now pay for purchases of less than $100 in installments

  But is that good for consumers?

  Money

  Aug 8, 2020
• Parker Street food bank puts out call for school supplies for students in need

  This year, more than 1,000 students have been registered to receive help from the organization, but donations are not matching those numbers.

  Education

  Aug 25, 2019
• Tech, bank accounts and cellphone plans: 3 tips for back-to-school savings

  How to save on consumer electronics, avoid banking fees and choose the right wireless plan.

  Money

  Aug 24, 2019
• Plan ahead, buy in bulk and negotiate: A financial adviser’s advice for back-to-school shopping

  A financial adviser has a few tips to stay on budget and even teach your child about money during the expensive back-to-school season.

  Consumer

  Aug 17, 2019
• ‘This is super inappropriate’: Durham parents call on Walmart to stop selling ‘offensive’ pencil case

  Walmart is selling a back-to-school item that reads, "I'm sat with stupid."

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2018
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• Only half of Canadians set a budget for back to school shopping, says Winnipeg credit counselor

  About half of Canadians set a budget when it's time to go back-to-school shopping, and for some that can be a recipe for stress later on, says a Winnipeg credit counselor.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 25, 2018
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• Shaw Charity Classic 2017: Golf pro Billy Andrade takes Calgary boy on back-to-school shopping spree

  Logan McLean said he was gathering all his golf gear for a day on the links with his dad when their plans were suddenly derailed.

  Sports

  Sep 1, 2017