Plug in to Rite Aid for This Year’s Trendiest Back-to-School Needs
July 30 2014 - 10:24AM
Business Wire
National Retail Federation Expects Combined
Back-to-School and Back-to-College Spending to Reach $74.9
Billion
Rite Aid Featuring Great Deals on Electronics
and Schools Supplies, Which Are Expected to Top Shopping Lists
The back-to-school season is fast approaching and with nearly
4,600 convenient locations nationwide, students can count on Rite
Aid to be their one-stop-shop for this year’s trendy back-to-school
items. According to The National Retail Federation (NRF), the
average family will be spending $669, much of which will be driven
by electronics and school supplies. With a variety of electronics
and back-to-school basics as well as must-haves for those college
bound, Rite Aid is stocked with everything students will need to
succeed this fall at prices parents want, providing for a smooth
start of the new school year.
“Back-to-school is an important time of year for students and
parents alike, and that’s why Rite Aid is committed to offering a
wide selection of school supplies,” said Tony Montini, Rite Aid
executive vice president of merchandising. “With Rite Aid’s
convenient locations and affordable prices on electronics and
back-to-school basics, every student will have the opportunity to
shine this academic school year.”
Tech-Savvy Scholars
In response to the increased demand for electronic items, Rite
Aid has added several electronics to help kids of all ages get
charged up for the new school year. Popular items such as Craig
TVs, tablets, notebooks, smart TV devices and music amplifiers can
be found on Rite Aid’s shelves. To help kids stay connected
wherever they go, Rite Aid is offering deals on the hottest cell
phone accessories including sync cables, wall chargers and
headphone splitters.
Home Away From Home
Rite Aid makes dorm decorating easy and affordable with
fashionable sheet sets, ranging from twin to king size, comforters
to brighten up the room, clothes hangers and an assortment of
storage totes and drawer organizers. Finish up dorm decorating by
checking out Rite Aid’s latest photo deals at
http://mywayphotos.riteaid.com/Deals.
The Essentials
Don’t forget about the staples of the season! Students can make
a statement with Rite Aid’s fashionable backpack, stationary and
portfolio collections. Rite Aid’s private brand Home offers deals
on its back-to-school classics including pens, pencils,
highlighters, multi-colored notebooks, composition books, index
cards, rulers and arts and crafts supplies. And for school project
printing needs, Rite Aid offers great prices on copy paper and
printer ink.
Go Back to School with Gift Cards
With over 200 gift cards in varying denominations, Rite Aid has
the perfect selection for anyone headed back to school. Encourage
your student athletes to stay fit throughout the school year with a
Sports Authority gift card. Treat your scholar to a night out with
a gift card to popular restaurant hangouts such as Applebee’s,
Buffalo Wild Wings or Chipotle, coupled with a gift card to
Fandango, AMC Theatres or Regal Cinemas. For the college students
cramming for exams, Rite Aid has Starbucks, Panera Bread and iTunes
gift cards available. And for all their other needs, opt for a Rite
Aid, Visa or American Express gift card.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2014 annual revenues of $25.5
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
Rite Aid CorporationKristin Kellum,
717-975-5713kristin.kellum@riteaid.com
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