By shopping regularly, product prices may fluctuate from month to month. With inflation, the price of raw materials, packaging, electricity and climatic hazards, it is common to see price increases. This has been observed time and again. Last year, for example, inflation had a strong impact on the food sector: “+11.9% over 12 months versus 4.9% regarding the general price level”, indicated the consumer association Familles Rurales in its report on consumer prices in 2023.
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However, aside from food, there is another department that frequently experiences increases. An item of expenditure that directly affects families. You may have understood, it’s about school supplies. This year again, their prices are expected to rise again. However, according to the Consumer Defense, Education and Information Association (Adeic), “the increase should be a little less strong than in 2023. This is due to the sharp increases in the price of raw materials and energy, which are still passed on to sales prices and therefore to consumers”declared Julie Vanhille, general secretary of Adeic to RMC.
Last year, the increase was around 8.5% year-over-year. Stationery products recorded the highest increase (+10.76%), according to a study of the Directorate General for Competition, Consumption and Fraud Repression (DGCCRF). Pens, notebooks, rulers, compasses and other scientific supplies were not left out either. So, to avoid spending more this time, it would be wise to do your back-to-school shopping early, from the end of June.
For what ? Because this is when the summer sales start. In 2024, promotions run from Wednesday June 26 to Tuesday July 23. A boon for parents, because certain brands often offer discounts on school supplies, as well as clothing, sporting goods and sneakers. The DGCCRF observed: “there is a great diversity of promotional operations relating to back-to-school products set up by distributors. Depending on the brands, these may be generalized immediate discounts or for loyalty card holders only, prize pools , lot sales or more generally low price announcements”, indicates their report. Last year, these offers were more significant compared to 2022, and in particular on school bags and pencil cases.
Families therefore have every advantage in taking advantage of the sales to reduce their back-to-school expenses. In addition, in order to attract buyers, certain specialized sites initiate clearance campaigns with low prices. And don’t forget, by planning in advance, you increase your chances of finding all the references available in store.