Merchandising Check Off List for Your School Store

While it is true that school stores provide much needed revenues for booster clubs and PTAs, they also serve additional purposes. Don't forget school spirit, school pride, and good old branding efforts to get your school name out into the community in a positive light.

When stocking your school store or spirit shop, think about affordably priced products you can pass along as a service or convenience with a 25 - 50% markup added for your profit.

Remember stock items like pencils, paper, book sleeves, and more are real convenience items for today's busy families.

Here are some specific products you should consider.
T-shirts in multiple styles and designs for students,  staff shirts for your parents and staff, water bottles, or lunch packs with your school name are great promotional items.

Don't forget novelty or  fun tees which can change every year...or consider offering several styles to give students lots of options. Pencils, pens, and other writing utencils don't have to be boring. K-READ offers some really cool options like sparkler or  mood pencils.

Caps and hats may not be allowed in school, but they are perfect for moms, dads, teachers, and community partners.

Don't forget promotions you'll need for back to school fairs and community information exchanges. Balloons, pencils, and other fun giveaways can give you an edge with potential students and parents.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. For more specific products like custom printed ribbons, and more, just email us or browse through our product pages.