It’s Not Too Late To Shop Last Minute Back-to-School Deals

Author - Kimberly Van Laningham

Ad content in partnership with Verizon and Vitamix.

For those who have school that starts in September, it’s not too late to score some great deals. Sometimes you find the best prices when you do some last minute shopping. Retailers will be wanting to get rid of the surplus of office supplies and back-to-school essentials to make room for fall displays.

We also discovered some exciting deals on tech that is perfect for older high schoolers, college students and teachers too! Check out each of our featured deals in the interactive video above. You can shop from it directly by clicking on the hotspots as they appear on your screen. Plus, you can read more about each brand and offer below.

An orange smartphone with a prominent rear camera module featuring three lenses, perfect for last minute back to school needs, is shown with the back facing forward and the screen displaying abstract orange and black light patterns. The Apple logo is visible.
Image: Verizon

Start this school year off in the best way possible with a new phone for your deserving student! Verizon is offering a new iPhone 17 Pro to new and existing customers with select phone trade-in and Unlimited Ultimate. This is a great chance to get the latest release from Apple. Shop by September 30 to score this sweet deal.

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A blender filled with pineapple chunks sits on a counter next to a glass of smoothie topped with pineapple—perfect for a last minute back to school breakfast—alongside a whole pineapple, mango, and sliced kiwi against a dark blue background.
Image: Vitamix

A top of the line blender can make busy school morning breakfasts a breeze for the whole family, or could make an excellent gift for a teacher or college student. The Ascent® X4 is a premium blender from Vitamix that has five blending programs and even an automatic self cleaning option to make for super easy upkeep. Shop now to get $150 off this gamechanging appliance and never look back.

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A person in a blue denim shirt writes on an index card at a desk, surrounded by handwritten notes and stacks of flashcards labeled Business Analysis—perfect for last minute back to school prep.
Image: Staples

If you still have all the quintessential school supplies to shop for, head to Staples! The office supply retailer carries all the trusty essentials required for a productive school year all year round, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to find the basics you need. Plus, activate 3% cash back when you shop with RetailMeNot! When you’re doing a major haul, that cash back will really add up, so you can tuck it away and save it for a rainy day,

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About Kimberly Van Laningham

Kimberly Van LaninghamKimberly is a writer and content creator from Georgia, currently living in Decatur with her husband, dog and two cats. She has always loved savings and has become even more passionate about finding the best deals since joining forces with RetailMeNot as the Associate Editor of Branded Content. She loves her career connecting readers to deals and brands she likes to shop herself. When not at her desk, Kimberly loves spending time with friends and family, performing in comedy shows, watching reality TV, or doing some creative writing or hand embroidery.

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