Parents know this only too well, as it can seem like no time at all from the kids breaking up from school until it's time to stock up on school uniforms and stationery supplies to send them off for the new academic year.
The more organised parents will already be shopping for the essentials, and with our Back to School range always available, there's no reason not to top up your own stock levels sooner rather than later.
Look under our kids' menu for boys' and girls' Back to School range of products - we have a full selection of suitable school socks, including ankle socks and knee-length socks.
As always, where different sizes are available, you can select the sizing you want directly on the product page before placing yourorder.
The product description will also make clear exactly how many pairs of socks you will receive - including each individual pack size, for example if a dozen pairs come in four packs of three pairs, and so on.
We have a variety of school-appropriate colours to choose from, such as white, black and navy blue, along with some fashion colours for schools with a less strict uniform or clothing policy.
This includes ankle socks, knee high socks, with or without ribbons, and a variety of ankle socks.
Remember to stock up on extra ankle socks too, as these often 'double up' as everyday footwear and as part of PE kits as well, adding
to the level of demand.
Naturally, many parents will leave it to the last minute to buy their child's next school uniform - but that doesn't mean you have to.
By having stock on display throughout the summer, you can not only sell some earlier in the holidays, but also catch the eye of those last-minuters, who are more likely to return in the coming weeks when they need uniforms at short notice and remember seeing a good amount of stock on your shop shelves or market stall.