I shopped for school supplies at Walmart and Target. One had better prices for nearly everything on my list.

I went back-to-school shopping for a few essentials at Target and Walmart. Savannah Born I shopped for school supplies at Walmart and Target to compare selections and prices on a few items. Target's selection of backpacks, pens, fashion folders, and mechanical pencils impressed me. Sales will vary, but Walmart's prices were at least a few cents cheaper on most items I checked. Back-to-school season often requires a major shopping haul, and if you're debating between two stores, it's probably Walmart and Target. Both are go-to spots for all things school, but I was curious which offered a wider selection and better deals. With Labor Day looming, I looked for basic school supplies at each store, searching for the same items in equivalent sizes. My list included everything from pens, pencils, and coloring supplies to notebooks, folders, and other essentials. I even sought out backpacks and binders.