California Travel Tips
Back to School
Published on: August 21, 2016
Many students have returned to school in California, which means such families won’t travel far on Labor Day Weekend.
Fall Semester Begins
- Los Angeles Unified Aug.16, 2016
- San Diego Unified Aug.29
- Sacramento City Unified Sept.1
- Santa Clara Unified Aug.17
- San Diego State, Cal State Fullerton, etc. Aug.22
Back to School Shopping
- Styles include retro 60s, 70s fashion
- Shoes such as Nike Air Force 180 (shown) are big ticket item at $150
- Payment: 49% use debit cards | 29% use credit cards | 21% pay cash | 2% use checks –reaching the lowest levels ever in survey history
- Back to school shopping expenses have increased 40% in a decade
- Parents spend on average per student: $105 for school supplies | $350 on technolgy & accessories | $365 on clothing
Top retail sales
- TJ Maxx & Marshalls
- Nordstrom
- Ross Stores
- Old Navy
- Gap
- Foot Locker
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Burlington Coat Factory
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