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2012 Back to School Hotlist

2012 Back to School Hotlist

School shopping for children of all ages starts mid-July. We predict the categories and items below to be hot for the upcoming school year. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.

Hotlist Categories (click to jump)

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Women's Clothing

  • Denim: True Religion (printed, color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Denim: Jeans, Seven for All Mankind (printed, color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Denim: Jeans, J Brand (printed, color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Denim: Jeans, Miss me (printed, color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Denim: Hollister (printed, color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Denim: Levi's (printed color, skinny, slim, bootcut)
  • Tops: J Crew (tees, knits, sweaters)
  • Tops: Anthropology (tees, knits, sweaters)
  • Tops: Gap (tees, knits, sweaters)
  • Outerwear: Northface, Denali, Nuptse (denim, peacoat, cropped motorcycle, military)
  • Outerwear: BB Dakota (denim, peacoat, cropped, motorcycle, military)
  • Outerwear: Michael Kors (denim, peacoat, cropped motorcycle, military)
  • Outerwear: Free People (denim, peacoat, cropped motorcycle, military)

Men's Clothing

  • Denim: Hollister (straight, bootcut, slim, loose)
  • Denim: Quicksilver (straight, bootcut, slim, loose)
  • Denim: Levi's (straight, bootcut, slim, loose)
  • Tops: Abercrombie & Fitch (graphic/logo tees, Polos, Rugbys, Henlys)
  • Tops: Hollister (graphic/logo tees (short and long sleeve), Polos, Rugbys, Henlys)
  • Tops: American Eagle (graphic/logo tees (short and long sleeve), Polos, Rugbys, Henlys)
  • Tops: Aeropostale (graphic/logo tees (short and long sleeve), Polos, Rugbys, Henlys)
  • Tops: Ralph Lauren (graphic/logo tees (short and long sleeve), Polos, Rugbys, Henlys)
  • Outerwear: Northface, Denali, Nuptse (walking coat, peacoat, distressed leather, moto jacket, military)
  • Outerwear: Patagonia (down sweater, walking coat, peacoat, distressed leather, moto jacket, military)
  • Outerwear: Kenneth Cole (walking coat, peacoat, distressed leather, moto jacket, military)
  • Outerwear: Marc New York (walking coat, peacoat, distressed leather, moto jacket, military)

Women's Footwear

  • Women's Uggs, Classic, Tall/Short
  • Steve Madden Wedge Sandals
  • Steve Madden Boots
  • Jeffrey Campbell Wedge Sneakers
  • Nike Air/Shox

Men's Footwear

  • Vans, Classic Skate
  • Converse, Chuck taylor (Hi & Low tops)
  • Reef flip flops
  • Sperry Top Sider
  • Nike Air Jordan

Accessories

  • MICHAEL by Michael Kors handbag/totes (top handle)
  • Jansport (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • American Rag (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Kipling (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Le Sport Sac (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Northface (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Kenneth Cole (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Fossil (backpack, messenger bag, bookbag)
  • Oakley Sunglasses (Aviator, Wayfarer, Wrap)
  • Rayban Sunglasses (Aviator, Wayfarer, Wrap)
  • Northface (scarves, gloves, hats)
  • J Crew (scarves, gloves, hats)
  • Gap (scarves, gloves, hats)
  • Patagonia (scarves, gloves, hats)
  • Tommy Hilfiger (scarves, gloves, hats)

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Home & Garden

  • Samsonite luggage (carry-on, luggage sets)
  • American Tourister luggage
  • Coleman luggage
  • Toaster ovens
  • Toasters
  • Microwaves
  • Hotplates
  • Coffee Maker (4-cup, single serve)
  • Mini Fridge
  • Blender
  • Sheet Sets (Twin, Twin XL sheet sets, Queen sheet sets)
  • Down comforter (Twin, Twin XL, Queen)
  • Duvet (Twin, Twin XL, Queen)
  • Bath Towel & Towel Sets
  • Desk lamps
  • Floor lamps
  • Desk organizer
  • Mirror
  • Prints/Wall Art
  • Shower Caddie
  • Bathroom Scale
  • Electric shaver
  • Electric Toothbrush
  • Straightening/Curling iron
  • Hair dryer

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Electronics

Computers & Tablets

  • Sony/HP, S Series/F Series, Core i7, 15", 4GB, 500GB
  • Sony/HP/Asus, Ultrabook, Core i5, 13", 4GB, SSD Drive
  • Acer/Toshiba, Aspire/Satellite, Intel, 15", 3GB, 250GB
  • Apple iPad 3, 16GB, Wifi
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 16GB, WiFi
  • Viewsonic/Samsung Open, 24" monitor
  • Samsung/LG, Open, 24" monitor w/ TV Tuner
  • HP/Dell, All in One Desktop, 22-24" Touchscreen
  • Canon/Epson, Wifi Printer + Airprint for iPad/iPhone
  • WD/Seagate, 2TB External HD
  • WD/Seagate, 1TB External HD
  • Laptop back up
  • Logitech/Microsoft 2.4 Ghz Mouse
  • Apple Magic Mouse, Bluetooth Mouse
  • Acer/Toshiba/HP/Sony/Apple, Laptops/Desktops, Ultrabooks
  • Acer/Toshiba/HP/Sony/Apple, 13-17" laptops, Touch screen desktops
  • Acer/Toshiba/HP/Sony/Apple, 22" all in one desktops

Computer Accessories

  • Laptop bags
  • External hard drives
  • Wi-fi printers
  • Additional monitors
  • iPad accessories
  • iPhone accessories
  • USB
  • Barnes & Noble eReaders
  • Electronic dictionaries
  • Translators

Keyboards, Mice and Input

  • Logitech/Microsoft Bluetooth Mice

Systems

  • Xbox 260 4GB System
  • PS3 Consoles
  • Handhold consoles
  • Media/Bluetooth remote (Xbox 360 media remote, PS3 blu-ray remote)
  • PS3 3D monitor
  • Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard
  • Live Cards

Televisions

  • Samsung UN46ES8000
  • Samsung UN55ES7500
  • Panasonic TCP50ST50
  • Roku 2 XD

GPS Navigation

  • Garmin GPS 1450LMT
  • Garmin 1490LMT

iPod and MP3 Accessories

  • Beats HD SOLO WHT headphones
  • Klipsch IMAGE S4 headphones
  • SOL Republic headphones (multicolor, fashion headphones
  • Skullcandy headphones (multicolor, fashion headphones)

DVD and Home Theater

  • Onkyo Dorm sound, sound bar explosion
  • Polk Dorm sound, sound bar explosion

Digital Cameras

  • Nikon D5100 16.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Body Only)
  • Canon-EOS-Rebel-T3i-180-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Kit-w-EFS-1855mm-IS-II-Lens
  • Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens)
  • Nikon J1 10.1 MP Digital Camera - White (Kit w/ VR 10-30mm Lens)
  • Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ AF-S DX 18-55mm VR Lens)
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS / IXUS 220 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Red
  • Canon PowerShot SX260 HS 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Black
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V 16.2 MP Digital Camera - Black
  • GoPro HD Helmet HERO Camcorder - White
  • Sony Handycam HDR-CX190 Camcorder - Black

Cell Phones & Smart Phones

  • Apple iPhone 4S 16GB, Black (AT&T) Smartphone
  • Apple 4 16GB
  • Samsung Galaxy II, III, HTC, Evo
  • Samsung One
  • Free phones with plans

Photo - Camcorders

  • GoPro Hero2 digital camera

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Sporting Goods

  • College Fan Apparel
  • Mountain Bikes
  • Camping & hiking backpacks
  • Footballs and attire
  • Basketballs and attire
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming and attire
  • Gym, Workout & Yoga attire
  • Pedometers, heart rate monitors
  • Mountain bikes
  • Road bikes
  • Golf shoes, men
  • Golf shafts

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School & Art Supplies

  • Notebooks
  • Looseleaf paper
  • Pens/pencils/highlighters
  • Pencil cases
  • Binders/folders
  • Electric pencil sharpeners
  • Backbacks
  • Rulers
  • Staplers, staple removers
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Construction paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Paint/brushes
  • Dictionary
  • Combination locks
  • Musical instruments
  • Calculators
  • Removable locks
  • Reusable water bottles

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Gift Cards

  • eBay gift cards and e-certificates

Dining

  • Subway
  • Red Robin
  • Applebees
  • Jack in the Box
  • TGIF
  • Pizza Hut

Fashion

  • Sephora
  • American Eagle Outfitters
  • Aeropostale
  • Justice
  • Boscovs

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