Walmart’s $9 Offerings and Every Day Low Prices Add Up to A+ Savings For Back to School

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Showcasing its ongoing commitment to unbeatable prices*, Walmart today announced $9 product offerings that make it easy to do the math when it comes to adding up savings on back-to-school shopping. The $9 offers include a diverse collection of back-to-school necessities ranging from backpacks to socks and eyeglass frames to folders.

“In light of the current economy and challenging job market, we know that parents and teachers are going to be looking for a little extra financial help this year,” said Andy Barron, senior vice president of merchandising. “Walmart can make a big difference for shoppers who take advantage of our unbeatable prices, including our $9 offerings, to meet all their school supply needs.”

In addition to every day low prices on all back-to-school necessities, the $9 collection includes:
• Elementary school supply basics bundle, all items purchased separately: 24ct Crayola Crayons, Elmer’s 2pk Glue Sticks, Crayola 10ct Markers, Crayola 12ct Colored Pencils, a pair of 5” scissors, Sterlite School Box, Dixon 24ct Pencils, 2pk Pink Erasers, one two-pocket folder, one wooden ruler, one 70ct notebook, Expo 2pk Dry Erase Markers
• Six Mead Five Star 1-Subject Notebooks
• Starter and BYO Lunch Kits
• San Disk 2G Flash Drive
• **Select youth eyeglass frames
• Texas Instruments TI 30Xa Scientific Calculator
• A selected variety of boys and girls basics, like socks and underwear (two packs for $9)
• Select boys and girls backpacks
• Boys and girls Starter and Danskin Now brand retro sneakers
• OP girls tops and young men’s tees, $9 or less

For more information on Walmart’s back-to-school offerings, visit www.walmart.com.

Prices and availability may vary in AL, HI, OK, WI and at Walmart.com.

* Our stores will match the price of any local competitor’s printed ad for an identical product. Not applicable to Walmart.com. Restrictions apply. See store for details.

** Professional eye exam and lenses not included. Valid eye doctor prescription required. Eye exam by independent state licensed doctors of optometry. Good through October 5, 2009 on selected youth frames.

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