Winnipeggers facing rising costs during back-to-school shopping
Winnipeg bargain stores are seeing parents needing to buy a list of school supplies hunting for deals this academic season.
Winnipeg residents are grappling with increasing expenses as back-to-school shopping season approaches. The retail council reports that the shopping spree generates over $4.5 billion annually, with each family potentially spending between $600 and $750 per child on school supplies. The rising inflation rate of three percent in July has exacerbated the financial burden, according to parents interviewed at Value Village.
One parent, Graham Voth, expressed his frustration, stating, "I’m so tired of hearing about the rising costs, I mean, it sucks, but we all have to deal with it." An organization in northern communities that provides affordable school backpack kits has seen a surge in demand, filling 400 kits this season. The Tru-North Supply organization's sales and marketing coordinator, Danica Lazatin, noted the increased interest in their services.
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