Many families are getting ready for back-to-school season and have started looking for deals and discounts on school supplies. With this in mind, Walmart has decided to lower the prices of several items so that the upcoming school year won’t be a financial burden. Here’s what you can find and how much it costs, so you can start making your shopping list.
What school supply deals does Walmart have?
The retail chain announced that this year, school supplies are available at lower prices, including items like uniforms, backpacks, and everything your kids need to be ready for the first day of school. You’ll find products like the Wonder Nation Backpack for just $4.98 and other school essentials starting at only $16.
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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
Walmart launches its new Weekend Academy clothing line
The retail chain also announced the launch of Weekend Academy, a new private fashion brand for preteens that includes items priced under $15, with many under $10—so a full outfit of a T-shirt, pants, and shoes can cost as little as $42.
Some of the items in this line include:
- 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)
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.
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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.
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.
