Three-quarters of schoolchildren’s parents are intensively preparing for the upcoming school year almost throughout August. When planning to buy a school bag, parents expect to spend less this year than last year, according to a population survey. Most of the time, you want to allocate between 50 and 100 euros for the needs of one student, but if you prepare smartly, you can spend even less – it is important to make a responsible choice and to hurry up to take care of stationery now.
Four out of ten surveyed parents of school-aged children feel anxious about inflation and rising prices when thinking about the coming school year. According to the research, 45 percent of school supplies for one child. surveyed parents plan to spend 51-100 euros, 27 percent. intends to spend 101-200 euros. 16 percent – 11-50, and 13 percent. willing to spend more than 200 euros. Contrary to last year, this year families are more likely not to spend and would like to spend less on school bags.
“Each year for parents, this preparation period is very intense, often stressful due to the challenges of the holidays and new beginnings. We want buyers to not have this worry and responsibility associated with even higher costs, so we offered to buy school supplies at a big discount. Our calculations show that a basket of 30 basic school supplies can be collected in regular price stores for 60 euros. By using “Maximalistu fairs” – that’s the name of our traditional “School fair” discount this year, the costs can be halved and fit into the budget of 30 euros”, says Indrė Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė, Director of the Department of Communication and Corporate Affairs.
It is important to plan and make responsible choices
70 percent parents of school-aged children indicate that they follow promotions announced in shopping centers and take advantage of special offers and discounts. According to I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė, it is especially useful to purchase such goods at a lower price during promotions, the stocks of which have to be replenished often, for example, notebooks, drawing paper, pens. Cheaper purchased stationery will be enough for a longer period of time or even for the entire school year.
It’s not uncommon to spend more than you want on school supplies simply because you lack good preparation for shopping. The survey data shows that 41 percent go to the store with a shopping list to buy school supplies. population. The rest rely on it only partially or do not make the list at all.
“Whether we’re talking about buying school supplies or buying groceries, the key to saving is planning.” Coming to the store with a well-thought-out list of needs and following it consistently will not only ensure that you don’t forget important supplies, but you will also avoid unnecessary spontaneous purchases. Before sitting down to make a list, it is recommended to look at the drawers and cupboards closed at the beginning of summer. Such an audit will allow you to better know which tools need to be purchased and which ones are left over from previous years. If the school submits its own recommendations for school supplies, of course they should be taken into account as well”, says I. Trakimaitė-Šeškuvienė.
Shopping habits
The absolute majority (91%) of the surveyed parents indicate that they also include their children in the purchase process. The study revealed that 5 percent plan to shop online. fewer people, most (70%) prefer shopping centers first, some (40%) will also shop in specialized stationery stores and bookstores (37%).
Every year in August-September, school supply fairs attract about 3.5 times more buyers of various stationery than usual. The list of the most purchased school goods includes: notebooks, stationery, paper tools and exercise books. Folders, children’s shoes, stationery drawing tools, children’s clothing are also often purchased.
Although most parents consult with their child when choosing a school supply basket, the most important criterion for parents remains the price. For office writing instruments, convenience is just as important. When choosing office paper tools – paper quality, backpack – ergonomics. Parents interviewed say that when choosing a penalty, parents give their child more freedom – they take into account his wishes.
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