Staples’ Top Back-to-School Trends for 2016

Created on Mon, 01 August 2016, 14:03

Staples has gathered together the hottest trends and top brands for back-to-school, including runway-inspired metallic, tropical prints, bohemian vibe patterns and classic essentials, so your child can mix and match items to create a personalized look. Staples is in stock all-season-long at the lowest prices backed by the Staples 110% Price Match Guarantee.To make life easier for you, Staples gives you options on how you shop- in stores, online, or a combination of both with Buy Online, Pickup in Store.

PRODUCTS: STAPLES’ TOP BACK-TO-SCHOOL TRENDS 2016

TARGET CUSTOMERS: Perfect for parents and students who want a large selection to choose from at the best price

PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR LESS LIST FOR SCHOOL:
-Offers the lowest prices on school supplies
-Includes Staples Composition Book ($0.50 cents each), Staples 2-Pocket Folder ($0.17 cents each), Staples 1-Subject Notebook ($0.17 cents each), Purell Hand Sanitizer ($2.00, 8 ounce bottle), Display Calculators ($5.00) and more

PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR CLASSIC STYLE TRENDS:
-Classic back-to-school designs
-Includes Five Star 1-Subject Notebooks ($4.00), an assortment of Arc Notebook Quote Covers with motivational quotes ($1.99 each), wide range of writing essentials such as Staples Mechanical Pencils ($2.99 for a 5/pack), Sharpie Clear View Highlighter Sticks (prices ranges from $2.99-$5.99, depending on how many in pack) and PaperMate InkJoy Gel Pens ($6.99 for a 3 pack)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR PRECIOUS METALS AND METALLIC TRENDS:
-Collection of stylish school tools
-Includes Cynthia Rowley Backpack available exclusively at Staples in silver metallic and glitter ($34.99), Staples Maze Calculator ($5.00), “magnifique” Gartner Studios Glitter Words Composition Books ($3.00 each), a variety of gold metallic Carolina Pad Composition Books ($3.00 each) and Binders ($5.99 each) and a gold-heel Scotch Magic Tape Shoe Dispenser ($8.00)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR TROPICAL WAVE TRENDS:
-Exclusive Staples school supplies that feature colorful Hawaiian patterns and pineapple prints
-Includes Summer Vibes Notebooks by Light Pink Design ($3.00 each), colorful pineapples and pelicans, whimsical big, bold flowers and juicy stripes are featured on Carolina Pad 1″ Binders ($5.99 each), Staples Pushpins in gold pineapple shapes ($3.00/box), and an array of sun & surf-inspired backpacks including High Sierra Loop Backpacks ($34.99 each), Jansport Superbreak and High Stakes Backpacks ($35.99 each)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR BOHEMIAN VIBE TRAVEL TRENDS:
-Signature school supplies
-Includes Garner Studios Spiral Notebooks with fun sayings ($3.00 each), keep notes organized between graphic, floral and playful print covers in bold colors with Mead Fashion Gypsy Ink and Pretty Please Notebooks ($3.00 each), Staples Calculator 230G Desktop Display 8 splashed with floral prints in multiple color combinations ($5.00 each), and brightly patterned Jansport and Ogio Backpacks (prices range from $14.99- $54.99)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES FOR FUN WITH PHRASES, ANIMALS AND MORE TRENDS:
-Catchy sayings and pet cartoon on bold neon school supplies
-Includes C.R. Gibson 1-Subject Notebooks and Composition Books perfect for cat lovers ($3.00 each), Gartner Studios Composition Books and Spiral Notebooks featuring funny quotes ($3.00 each), Carolina Pad Hair of the Dog 1-Subject Notebooks that speak to organized animal lovers ($4.44 each), and AT-A-Glance Weekly Planners designed with macarons and popsicles ($6.99-$24.99)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES OFFICE BY MARTHA STEWART COLLECTION TRENDS:
-Perfect for Moms who put organization at the top of their list
-Martha Stewart Collection includes File Boxes ($24.99 each), File Sorters ($29.99 each), Desktop Tech Organizers ($19.99 each), Discbound Zipper Pockets for Technology (prices range from $4.99-$5.99) and Discbound Jotter Size Notebooks in blue or grey ($14.99 each)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES CALENDAR AND PLANNER TRENDS:
-Broad selection to match your student’s style
-Includes Cynthia Rowley 2016 Planners in colorful designs in cosmic, floral patterns (prices range from $14.99-$18.99), AT-A-Glance Desk Calenders and Weekly Planners in coral, aqua or tan, adorned with a choice of delicate bows, stylish readers, and multi-color dots (prices range from $17.99- $25.99) and Blue Sky Weekly/Monthly Planners with playful colors and patterns (price range from $14.99- $19.99)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICES CYNTHIA ROWLEY COLLECTION:
-Exclusive to Staples, designer Cynthia Rowley’s school collection with bold metallic, cosmic floral and navy and pink designs
-Exclusive Cynthia Rowley Collection includes Notebooks ($3.99 each), Composition Books ($2.99 each), Folders ($2.99 each), Backpacks ($34.99 each), Lunch Bags ($24.99 each) and Pens ($3.99 each)

-PRIMARY FEATURES AND SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE TECH & TECH ACCESSORIES TRENDS:
-The latest in tech and tech accessories at Staples range from earbuds, bright color tech cords and desktop organizers to the exclusive Designed by Students Back 2 Back Backpack ($49.99 each), Jansport Digital Student Backpack ($54.99 each), Jansport Digital Burrito Pouch ($17.99 each) and the Jansport Pixel Pouch ($14.99 each)

-AVAILABILITY:
-All of these back-to-school items are available now at Staples retail stores and online at staples.com
-For more information: staples.com