3 More Important Items To Stock Up On Before The Start Of School

In our last blog, we listed some essential inventory items that retailers should order before school starts. You probably won’t be surprised to find school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, tech gadgets and accessories on that list. Of course, there are many more items that students, teachers and parents will require in the months to come. Is your place of business stocking them?

Here are three more important items to stock up on before the start of school:

1. Arts and crafts supplies.

School is a great place for encouraging the artistic sides of our young population. When you stock up on supplies for art projects, you support a future generation of creative minds. We’re talking about crayons, markers, sketchbooks and paints. It’s also a good idea to order such crafting materials as glue, scissors, construction paper and crafting kits. Consider creating art bundles to appeal to budget-conscious families.

On Parents.com, Kate Bayless highlights the importance of having art supplies on hand for kindergarten kids. In addition to the list above, she recommends smocks and dry erase markers for youngsters. “In kindergarten and first grade, the teacher may request that students bring additional dry erase markers to supplement what the school provides,” she informs.

2. School uniforms and clothing.

For many young people, getting all decked out in a new wardrobe is the best part of starting a new school year. If you’re a clothing retailer, it’s wise to have a wide selection of clothing for your youthful customers to choose from. It’s worth mention that you may want to stock up on navy and white shirts and pants. Many schools adopt these colours as parts of their school uniforms. Don’t forget gym clothes and sportswear as well!

Five Little Doves strongly suggests that you pay attention to the fabrics you offer your customers. “There are several non-iron and wrinkle resistant fabrics out there that will make your life a whole lot easier,” their website communicates to parents, “Look at the tags when shopping and make sure the items are made of either polyester, wool or 100% cotton. These fabrics are much less likely to need any ironing.”

3. Snacks and beverages.

What’s a lunchbox without awesome treats inside it? Remember that the lunches that kids bring to school aren’t always the normal meals they eat at home. They need to fit in compact containers. Do you sell those? As well, students need snacks that are both convenient and healthy. Stock up on granola bars, fruit snacks, bottled water and juice boxes. Health-conscious parents will appreciate organic and allergy-friendly choices as well.

Don’t forget quick and easy meals for college students! Flipp.com points out that macaroni & cheese, canned soup and instant noodles are go-to options for the older student population.

Could your shop use some funding to secure large inventory orders?

For many years, clients of Synergy Merchants have utilized our unique merchant cash advance program to help them order new inventory from their suppliers. If you need to stock up before the start of the new school year, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-877-718-2026 or email us at info@synergymerchants.com. You can also apply online for a free, no obligation quote!