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04.08.11

"The backpack was seen on the get under way/winter runways in a variety of materials - leather, denim, sequins and color blot out canvas," Smith says. "Whatever your personality, there's a style for you."

And you should choose wisely. "Things such as tag name, color, cost, size and functionality are factors to consider when buying a backpack at the beginning of the adherents year," Smith says. "Students should decide what they are looking for, how much they are willing to spend, and then rat on around for brands and retailers that carry similar backpacks."

She advises shopping for a backpack in person, rather than just online, to gauge the strength of the bag, how it sits on the shoulders, and whether important components such as zippers and straps seem solid and casual to use.

It's not necessary to spend a fortune on a quality bag, but the cheapest options might not hold up all year. It's as likely as not worth spending a little extra to ensure quality craftsmanship for that kind of durability.

Source: Charlotte Observer

Price comparison of back to school prices at six stores

05.08.11

CLEVELAND - Your kids may not be keen to head back to class, but retailers are ready to lure you in with big sales. Parents told the Native Retail Federation they'll spend less this year and we know the stores that can help you do just that.

"I'm exasperating to find deals, deals and more deals to get them prepared for school," mom Staci Simpson said.

Simpson typically spends $200-$300 on denomination supplies for her two children. But this year will be different.

"I plan on cutting that cost in half," Simpson explained.

Eloquent where to shop is the best way to cut your spending and we did the homework for you. We sent a secret shopper to Walmart, Aim, Walgreens, Staples, Office Max and Marc's to find the store offering the cheapest overall prices so you can selection up and save on a basic back to school supply list.

"The folders are 20-cents. I lack to get some more of these," Ashley Carthon-Jordan said.

So, who had the best prices?

In our test, Marc's and Walmart offered the cheapest prices. Walmart offered a primary back to school shopping list for $18.61. The total at Marc's was just 31-cents more.

Source: NewsNet5.com