School’s out but back-to-school sales are already beginning
Perhaps in the hopes of getting a jump start on buying school-related necessities, many parents are hitting retail stores throughout the United States to stock up on supplies for the coming school year. Although the official start is still more than a month away, these sales are helping merchants boost their summer revenues.
According to The Tampa Tribune, retailers throughout the Florida city are already getting the word out about their back-to-school sales. Many big name brands such as Target, Staples and Walmart have launched marketing campaigns to showcase their school supplies and other items they have in stock. While school start dates vary around the country, Tampa-area school normally have their first day sometime in mid-August. For this reason, many merchants think now is a good time to generate awareness about their back-to-school sales. The source noted that this push is also helping businesses boost their revenues.
Whether it's dealing with a summer rush of shoppers or ensuring that parents can find the necessary supplies for their children for the upcoming school year, companies should have the right retail management software solution that can process sales orders, accept all forms of payment and maintain customer loyalty programs, among other tasks.
