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Did Better Homes and Gardens even check newsagents for their where to buy back to School article?

Better Homes and Gardens has published a story on the beside all for back to school. Here is the part of the story that connects with our channel.

Stationery

Typo

Flatlay of stationery
Typo

Save with back to school deals on stationery items at Typo. Buy 3 ‘Campus’ notebooks for $15, 3 pens for $5, and pencil cases starting from $9.99. ‘Getting it done’ stationery bundle, $55.

Available at: Typo

Kikki.K

Receive a free weekly planner (valued at $19.99) with every $50 purchase.

Available at: Kikki.K

Booktopia

Save up to 75% off book bargains.

Available at: Booktopia

Dymocks

Save on Dymocks’ range of notebooks, pencil cases, lunch boxes, educational games and flash cards.

Available at: Dymocks

Officeworks

Officeworks are running a back to school price beat guarantee. If you find another store offering a lower price on an identical stocked item, Officeworks will beat the price by 20%.*

Available at: Officeworks

*Terms and conditions apply.

I know of newsagents who beat these named suppliers.

I wonder how the journalist who wrote the article did their research? Did they focus on national businesses, advertisers … what? Newsagents should be listed if they have the best deals. Also, newsagents are more likely to support the local school and local community groups.

It’s frustrating that small businesses are left out this way.

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