Think of it as retail\u2019s reset button. New routines. New devices. New lists.
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\nFor families, this season is a rare window when planning takes precedence over passive scrolling, and brands have a shot at real, measurable intent. This is exactly why having a strong Back to School 2025 retail strategy<\/strong> is essential for brands looking to gain early advantage.<\/p>\n

Back to School Shopping Trends 2025: Spending Signals Intent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the US, average spending is projected to reach $586 per child<\/strong>^{[1]<\/sup>, or about $875 per household<\/strong>. For the UK, this figure stands at around \u00a3452 per child<\/strong>[2]<\/sup>. And nearly three out of four shoppers<\/strong>\u00a0say they\u2019ll spend the same or more than last year[3]<\/sup>.<\/p>\n}

That\u2019s a wave of purchase intent just waiting to be channeled. Brands that show up early in the user journey have the advantage.<\/p>\n

What’s Changing in Parent Shopping Behavior?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1. Planning starts earlier.<\/strong>
   \nParents are planning weeks ahead, prioritizing essentials over extras. Waiting for the peak could mean you’re already behind.<\/li>\n
2. Value and durability rule.<\/strong>
   \nBig-ticket items like laptops and tablets are now long-term investments, not impulse buys. 69%^{[1]<\/sup> of back-to-school shoppers plan to purchase devices meant to last beyond a single school year.<\/li>\n}
3. Intent lives in functional digital spaces.
   \n<\/strong>Shoppers research in browsers, search engines and school portals. These platforms are designed for action, not distraction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   Why Retail Brands Need to Act Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   \ud83d\udccd Early impressions become defaults.<\/strong>
   \nWhen the research list turns into a cart, users tend to choose brands that were familiar and consistently visible throughout their purchase journey.<\/p>\n

   \ud83d\udccd Win the List, Win the Cart<\/strong>
   \nThe brands that show up while users are shortlisting products are the ones that stick at checkout.<\/p>\n

   \ud83d\udccd Visibility builds memory.<\/strong>
   \nBeing present early in the season drives more clicks and helps build stronger brand recall over time.<\/p>\n

   Back to School Spending Data 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   Here\u2019s where families are putting their dollars, and where brands should follow:<\/p>\n

   (Source: NRF<\/a>)<\/p>\n

   What This Means for Brand and Performance Marketers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   Parents are not cutting back on spending; they are making more intentional choices. That means intent is still strong, but it\u2019s more considered. For performance marketers, the takeaway is clear: Early activation matters. Placement matters more.
   \n<\/strong>
   \nContext-rich environments, such as\u00a0browser start pages,\u00a0<\/strong>outperform passive, high-reach channels in<\/span>\u00a0driving real decisions. Brands that build their Back to School 2025 retail strategy<\/strong> around high-intent moments and smart placements will be best positioned to convert planning into purchase.<\/p>\n

   Turn Browsing Into Brand Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   The earliest stages of the buying journey are when shoppers are most open. They\u2019re comparing options, researching features, and weighing price against value. This is a small window, but a crucial one. Brands that that appear early in this phase, especially in high-intent environments like browsers,<\/strong> often stay top-of-mind all the way through to checkout. Browsers give brands an opportunity to do just that.<\/p>\n

   At VEVE, we work with major internet browsers like Microsoft Edge, <\/strong>Opera, Firefox, Brave, Samsung Internet Browser, Avast Secure Browser and many more.<\/strong> These browsers are where people start their day online – checking the news, searching for deals, or opening tabs for things they need.<\/p>\n

   How Top Retail Brands Are Leveraging VEVE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   Retail giants across the world like Amazon, <\/strong>Walmart, Tesco, Morrisons<\/strong>, and Macy\u2019s<\/strong> are using VEVE\u2019s ad formats to drive measurable performance. With Tiles (quick-access icons)<\/strong>, brands secure a constant presence on the browser start page.\u00a0These placements keep brands just one click away as shoppers plan, browse, and compare. In fact, VEVE is the sole touchpoint in the path-to-purchase in 75% of retail user journeys, offering a frictionless path to the brand\u2019s site and nudging shoppers from interest to action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

   When paired with Impact (featuring high-impact banners and engaging doodle creatives)<\/strong>, these placements do more than build awareness. They drive results. Brands have seen around 30% higher average order value<\/strong> and a 40-60% drop in customer acquisition costs<\/strong> by showing up early and consistently in the browsing journey.<\/p>\n

   <\/p>\n

   Built for Incremental Reach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

   Browser placements are proving to be a useful addition to the media mix. In 9 out of 10 customer journeys<\/strong> we support, the browser ad is the sole touchpoint from discovery to decision, reaching users that brands might miss through search and social<\/strong> alone. Browser placements don\u2019t compete with existing paid media efforts; they complement them by unlocking new audiences and driving additional reach in high-intent environments where shoppers are actively making choices.<\/p>\n

   Intent isn’t waiting and neither should your brand. Discover how VEVE can boost performance this Back-to-School season and beyond<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

   ^{[1] <\/sup>NRF –} Back-to-School Season Begins Early for Majority of Shoppers<\/a><\/em>
   \n^{[2] <\/sup>A1 Retail Magazine –} Back-to-school spending to set UK parents back \u00a32.3 billion<\/a><\/em>
   \n^{[3] <\/sup>PWC –} Back-to-school 2025: Parents prioritize education spending despite economic uncertainty<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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