The best stores to buy school supplies in the Fargo area

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Getting ready for the new school year doesn’t have to be a stressful time. Families in need of school supplies and clothes for the new academic year have a wealth of options at their fingertips in the Fargo area. Whether you’re looking for local shops or big chains, there are plenty of area businesses that will make it easy to knock out the items on your supplies list so you can focus on getting them excited about returning to school. These are the best businesses to buy back-to-school essentials in the Fargo area.

West Acres Mall

3902 13th Ave S, Fargo
(701) 282-2222

Start your school shopping by casting a wide net at the West Acres Mall. The mall offers department stores like Macy’s and JCPenney if your child needs new threads, a Best Buy for your little one’s electronics needs, and dozens of other local stores, national chains and restaurants if you work up an appetite from your long day of shopping.

Zandbroz

420 Broadway, Fargo
(701) 239-4729

Located on the 400 block on Broadway, Zandbroz is a quaint shop offering a wide selection of unique supplies that your young scholar will be excited to pack for their first day. The selection includes classroom supplies like books and writing utensils, as well as home decor, stickers, games, toys and much more.

Unglued

408 Broadway
(701) 205-1597

Unglued is a modern handmade gift shop that carries charming products and crafts from over 200 local and regional makers. You and your child will enjoy a sunny afternoon in the welcoming store, which also hosts and organizes events including adult sleepaway summer camp, kids' downtown camps, private and public workshop parties

O’Day Cache

317 Broadway
(701) 293-2088

A proprietor of curated and imported specialty goods and gifts, O’Day Cache is a great place for parents and children alike to stock up on craft kits, furniture, jewelry and more.

TJ Maxx

4340 13th Ave SW, Fargo
(701) 277-1435

One of several major chains conveniently located on 13th Avenue, TJ Maxx is a great destination to upgrade their outfits for the new year, and sort through a wide variety of home goods including cookware, decorations, furniture and more.

Marshalls and HomeGoods

1500 13th Ave E, West Fargo
(701) 281-1720

Located next to each other, both Marshalls and HomeGoods are great options no matter what you need to stock up on, from new outfits to dorm essentials like bedding, furniture and more.

Target

4202 13th Ave SW, Fargo
(701) 282-7400

Target is a trusted major chain for a reason. Also located on 13th Avenue, the store is a great destination if you’re looking for some all-in-one shopping for students, no matter what grade they’re in. In addition to clothes and home essentials, Target is also great for a range of classroom supplies and electronics.

Target

4731 13th Ave S
(701) 281-3971

Walmart also offers options for pretty much anything Fargo families need for the back-to-school season, and can be an opportunity to save with their currently ongoing back-to-school sales.