Ep. 58: Go Back to School in Style at MOA

With a chill in the air and the State Fair around the corner, everyone’s thinking about the kids going back to school. The good news is that Mall of America® is the destination for back to school shopping! 

On this episode, host Dan Jasper talks with MOA®’s Intergrated Marketing Director, Sara Johnson, and Sara Rogers, our Trend Specialist, about the ‘it’ items kids need for school and how to find them at every price point at the Mall. 

Among the trends this season, Sara Rogers shares that the top ‘looks’ will be tracksuits (especially with wide and loose legs pants), the Vans store for both sneakers and backpacks, animal prints, ballet flats + the color red.  This episode highlights more than 25 stores to find great back to school fashions and deals.   

To learn more about Mall of America’s back to school shopping deals and trends visit: https://mallofamerica.com/backtoschool 

2:16:  Our hosts share their favorite BTS trends growing up 

4:45:  Sara Rogers shares the must have items and looks for this BTS season 

10:00:  SJ shares special deals for teachers 

12:03:  Dan shares MOA survey results that show the ‘Savvy Shopper’ persona will be the #1 shopper this year and where to find deals at MOA 

15:13:  Sustainability is at the forefront and many MOA retailers are offering discounts for recycling clothes 

19:40:  Shop and Ride combo deal is a great way to save on shopping AND having some fun at MOA 

Guest:  Sara Rogers, Mall of America Trend Specialist and Sara Johnson, Intergrated Marketing Director, Mall of America 

Host: Dan Jasper 

Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn