The final days of summer are here. Soon, students will have to swap their pool floaties for notebooks as they return to the classroom.

“Like it or not, back- to-school shopping has become like the new, the early black Friday,” said Chip Lupo, writer and analyst from WalletHub. “Retailers are looking at this window as an opportunity to really boost their bottom line.”

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Shopping online for school supplies may be easier than heading in-store. Lupo says consumers are hunting for discounts.

“We found that 40% of parents find the best prices online,” said Lupo. “Use price comparison tools and promo codes to try to get you the best deal.”

Getting to shop from home means consumers can stack savings across several differ

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