Due to the escalating inflation that continues to accelerate, several families advance school purchases for the beginning of the school year of their children. According to data provided by ALOT, one of the leading companies in the bookstore business, during the months of December and January purchases of school supplies grew by 20% to get ahead of the Back to school respect compared to the same period last season. In addition, it is estimated that those who anticipated the return to school have been able to perceive savings of approximately 16%.
Some products suffered a 75% increase in their prices, and others, because they were imported, even reached increase 190%. It is estimated that the school basket would be between $9,000 and $40,000.
As an example, the price of a pair of scissors ranges from 200 to 1200 pesos. A basic pen is priced at around 40 pesos, while one of the erasable ones is approximately 350 pesos. School notebooks, depending on their size, number of sheets, and quality, are found between 160 and 1600 pesos.
In addition to the search to save, among current consumption practices is the appearance of other values: the new generations have a special interest in the environment, and try to buy products that do not harm it. Ecological pencils, natural papers and biodegradable products are preferred.
Taking into account the value of the school kit for the average family, many companies choose to give their employees pre-assembled packs or vouchers, so that families can make that investment easier.
by RN
