School bell rings earlier for stores
Back-to-class shopping starts in July as retailers seek an edge
 Miriam Kosowsky shopped for school at the Staples in Brighton with her three daughters, (from left) Sarah, 6, Avigail, 8, and Tamar, 11. (Globe Photo / Jodi Hilton) Globe Photo / Jodi Hilton |
Fleece coats are selling out at Filene's, and Target can't keep crayons on the shelves. It's back-to-school shopping time already , and it's happening earlier than ever. (Full article: 699 words)
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