Back-To-School Essentials And Savings To Be Found At The Grove Northridge

The Grove Northridge offer back-to-school essentials and savings on top items at the more than 30 retail, specialty and dining options ranging from apparel and shoes to supplies and electronics, among others. The Grove Northridge is just the right spot to shop for back-to-school, now through the start of school.

According to the National Retail Federation, NFR, survey, families with children in grades K-12 will spend $673.57. Specifically, back-to-school shoppers will spend an average $235.39 on clothing, $204.06 on electronic items, $126.35 on shoes and $107.76 on school supplies. Combined spending for back to school K-12 and college is expected to reach $75.8 billion.

“Families are still looking for bargains, but there are signs that they are less worried about the economy than in the past,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Heading into the second half of the year, we are optimistic that overall economic growth and consumer spending will continue to improve as they did in the first two quarters of the year. We fully expect retailers to be aggressive with offering great deals both in stores and online for back to school shoppers. And retailers will keep a close eye on inventory levels as families spread out their shopping throughout the summer.”

The Grove Northridge has just the right variety of department, discount and specialty stores featuring back-to-school shopping options with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- A variety of Back-to-School supplies can be found at Big Lots, including backpacks and lunchkits, dorm room bedding and furnishings, and much more.

- Parents will like the Dollar Tree Back-to School specials including pens and pencils, crayons and markers, paper and notebooks, tape and glue, and desktop accessories, plus much more.

- Back-to-School shoppers will enjoy a selection of items at Pier 1 Imports including desks, shelves and bookcases; room dividers; bath furnishings, and more.

“The back-to-school shopping season is second only to the holidays and our retailers offer a variety of great options for school supplies and apparel,” said Tony Shooshani, owner’s representative for The Grove Northridge. “Families and residents have a broader selection for school resources. And we also offer a variety of terrific restaurants to enjoy while shopping in the area.”

The Grove Northridge’s dining options include Thai Bamboo featuring gourmet Thai cuisine; Chi Chi Pizza featuring authentic pizzas and pastas, and chicken and sandwiches, along with delicious salads and soups; Musashi Restaurant for Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi; Rosie's BBQ and Grillery featuring ribs, chicken and tri-tip, among many other barbecue favorites; and fresh brewed Barclays’ Coffee with great teas and delicious desserts.

The Grove Northridge is a 148,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of 30 national and local retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets located at Tampa Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, CA 91324. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. The Grove Northridge provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 310-274-2777.