Discovering the top discounts across Amazon, Target, and other retailers for back-to-school shopping
In the world of shopping, two major retailers - Walmart and Staples - are offering deals on various items to help consumers save before a looming price increase. However, the upcoming tariffs set to take effect on August 1, 2025, are expected to cause noticeable price hikes for laptops, smartphones, and other imported consumer goods.
Walmart is currently offering the ONN Mini Wireless Keyboard for $9.88, a savings of $5, and Deli Spiral Notebooks (6 pack) for $10.99, a savings of $11. Meanwhile, Staples has a variety of items available for under $1 and $2, including folders, pencils, glue, art supplies, notebooks, binders, and more.
As for electronics, retailers like Walmart and major tech brands like Apple are reportedly planning price hikes due to the tariffs. The tariffs are expected to cause laptops, smartphones, and other electronics to experience price increases of at least 25% on their imported components. This will directly impact the cost of laptops and smartphones that rely heavily on electronic components such as semiconductors and computer chips, for which tariffs could reach 25% or potentially up to 200%.
The tariffs are not limited to electronics. Steel and aluminum tariffs of 50% could indirectly raise prices for products containing these materials, including appliances and electronics parts. Auto parts and other manufacturing inputs also face increased tariffs, which might raise prices on related goods broadly.
In the realm of school supplies, experts suggest shopping early due to potential price increases caused by President Trump's tariffs. Walmart is offering the HP 14-inch x360 Touch Chromebook Laptop for purchase, while Target is offering a free $15 gift card when you spend $50 on household essentials and lunch packing supplies. Amazon is also offering deals on school supplies, including a $10 savings on select school supplies when you spend $50.
Staples is offering a 30% discount on school essentials packs and a 25% discount on stretch lids and single bags. Old Navy is offering a 50% discount on back-to-school clothing and uniforms. Target is also offering 30% off select backpacks and 20% off school lunch items.
For those looking for audio accessories, Walmart has the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Wireless Headphones available for $24.88, a savings of $5, and the JBL Vibe Flex 2 True Wireless Earbuds for $39.88, a savings of $18.58.
In a bid to encourage early shopping, back-to-school sales are starting in July, similar to Black Friday sales in October. Stasher is offering Buy Two Get One Free on snack bags for $19.98, a savings of $25.98, and a 25% discount on sandwich bags, with a Buy Two Get Two Free offer for $25.98, a savings of $250.
In conclusion, with the upcoming tariffs set to take effect on August 1, consumers are advised to consider purchasing laptops, smartphones, and other electronics before the price increases. Additionally, taking advantage of back-to-school sales and deals on school supplies could help consumers save before the potential price hikes.
- Apple and other tech brands, like Walmart, are reportedly planning price hikes for laptops and smartphones due to the upcoming tariffs.
- Staples is offering a variety of school supplies at low prices, such as folders, pencils, and notebooks, under $1 and $2.
- The unsigned deal between the US and China might lead to a 25% or potentially up to 200% increase in tariffs on imported electronics like laptops and smartphones.
- Home-and-garden retailers like Walmart and Target are also offering deals on products, such as the HP 14-inch x360 Touch Chromebook Laptop and household essentials.
- Shopping apps like Amazon are offering deals on school supplies, including a $10 savings on select school supplies when you spend $50.
- To encourage early shopping, back-to-school sales are starting in July, similar to Black Friday sales in October, and include product-reviews for smartphone accessories like the JLab JBuddies Studio 2 On-Ear Wireless Headphones and JBL Vibe Flex 2 True Wireless Earbuds.
- Education-and-self-development recommendations suggest shopping for school supplies early, as price hikes due to tariffs could potentially occur before the upcoming school year begins.
