Back-to-school season means shilling out a whole lotta cash for school supplies, new clothes, fresh books, and so much more. It can be a real pain in the wallet. So we took the time to look around and find the best back-to-school sales happening right now. You can thank us later.
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JCPenny
When’s it run?
Now through September 15
What’s the deal?
Find the perfect school uniform for your little guy or girl. Get $10 every purchase of $50 or more when you use the code UNIFORM6. You can also save $10 on a kid’s haircut at the JCPenny Salon.
Where?
Office Depot
When’s it run?
No exact date, but for the rest of the summer.
What’s the deal?
Save up to a bonkers 80% on new school supplies. Plus, they help you out a little by sorting supplies by grade.
Where?
Staples
When’s it run?
No exact date, but for the rest of the summer.
What’s the deal?
Save up to 20% off all your school supplies when you purchase a backpack with the code 29908.
Where?
Target
When’s it run?
Now through August 18.
What’s the deal?
Too many to list — but among the great deals: 30% off select kids’ shoes with code SHOES30, 20% off select backpacks with code BACKPACK, and 20% off select kids’ uniforms with code UNIFORMS.
Where?
Apple
When’s it run?
Throughout the year.
What’s the deal?
College-bound kids get a free pair of Beats with every purchase of a MacBook or iPad Pro. Apple Education Financing also allows you to get $150 off your MacBook purchase.
Where?
Dick’s Sporting Goods
When’s it run?
Now through September 1.
What’s the deal?
Save up to 50% on almost anything, including backpacks, apparel, and shoes. You can also get $20 in Dick’s Cash—essentially a gift card—for every $100 spent.
Where?
DicksSportingGoods.com/BackToSchool
Best Buy
When’s it run?
Now through September 1.
What’s the deal?
The college crowd can get tons of discounts with a valid .edu email address—including $50 off an iPad Pro, $150 off a MacBook, and $60 off a Dell Monitor.
Where?
L.L. Bean
When’s it run?
Now through August 19.
What’s the deal?
Among many other deals, get 25% off a Deluxe Book Backpack with the code KIDS25.
Where?
Old Navy
When’s it run?
Doesn’t say, so hit it up.
What’s the deal?
Numerous deals on all your kids’ clothes—up to 49% off on tops for boys and girls, including numerous $2 to $4 deals.
Where?
Amazon
When’s it run?
Throughout the year.
What’s the deal?
Backpacks for up to 40% off. Binders up to 50% off. Plus discounts on tons of electronics. You get the idea. Amazon also helpfully separates its sections by grade.
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