Ready for back-to-school season! Supermarkets and retail chains are more than ready to launch offers, discounts, and special promotions on school supplies. One of them is Walmart, which has announced a new clothing line perfect for school. Here’s everything you need to know.
What does Walmart’s new back-to-school clothing line include?
It’s the Weekend Academy line, a new private fashion brand for pre-teens that includes items priced under $15, many of them for less than $10. This means a complete outfit of a t-shirt, pants, and shoes can cost as little as $42.
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Here are some of the items you’ll find in the collection:
- Weekend Academy Girls Boxy Graphic Tee with Short Sleeves ($6.48)
- Weekend Academy Girls Tiered Ruffle Skirt ($11.98)
- Weekend Academy Girls Zip Front Boots ($22.98)
What back-to-school deals does Walmart offer?
In addition to the clothing line, Walmart also announced low prices on school supplies, so you can save while buying your kids’ uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies. You’ll find products like the Wonder Nation backpack for only $4.98, and other essential back-to-school items starting at just $16.
Some of the standout deals include:
- More than 200 back-to-school rollbacks
- 100+ supplies priced under $1
- 1,000+ supplies under $5
- 2,000+ supplies under $10
How many Walmart stores are there in the United States?
Currently, the supermarket chain has over 4,500 stores in the United States. The state with the most Walmart locations is Texas, with a total of 514 stores, representing about 11% of the company’s stores in the country.
History of Walmart
Walmart was founded by Samuel Moore Walton, who worked various jobs from a young age to support his family, including selling milk, magazine subscriptions, and even working as a waiter in exchange for meals while pursuing his studies.
When he was a sales apprentice at JC Penney, his boss told him that he didn’t have the necessary skills for retail, but years later, Walton would go on to found the world’s largest supermarket chain.
In 1962, Walton founded Walmart with the vision of bringing discount stores that existed in big cities to small towns, offering products at affordable prices. The success was so overwhelming that, within less than a decade, the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. By 1991, Walmart surpassed Kmart and Sears in sales, becoming the largest retailer in the United States.
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What is Walmart+?
A Walmart+ membership helps you save time and money when shopping at Walmart stores. It also includes the following benefits:
- Free express delivery for essential everyday items and more in just 1 hour.
- 50¢ off every gallon of fuel at participating Exxon and Mobil stations nationwide, helping members save on fuel costs.
- Up to 2 free Burger King sandwiches daily with a purchase of $1 or more (1 Croissan’wich, 1 Whopper Jr.).
- 6 months of the Paramount+ plan with Showtime, so members can enjoy even more of their favorite shows and movies.
- $5 Walmart Cash for members who use Scan and Go in-store for an order of $15 or more.
- $10 Walmart Cash participation bonus if members take advantage of two or more offers during Walmart+ Week.
