DENVER, CO -- 07/31/08 --
eBags.com -- the world's largest online retailer
of
backpacks,
handbags,
luggage, and
travel accessories --
offers more than 15,000 bags and accessories from over 200 brands, perfect
for students heading back to school. The company features over 36,000
products from 520 brands and has shipped over 7.5 million bags since its
1999 launch.
As the national average price of gas steadily teeters near the four dollar
per gallon mark, every penny counts when it comes to budgeting for the
upcoming back to school season. With thousands of bag styles to choose from,
driving from store-to-store can be time consuming, expensive, and does not
guarantee you will find the perfect backpack. eBags.com makes it easy to
shop online and compare over 15,000 school items, saving you valuable time
and money.
"We have learned from our customers that staggering gas prices are causing
shoppers to become more savvy and cost-conscious, making shopping online
more popular," said Peter Cobb, senior vice president and co-founder of
eBags.com. "We have thousands of products so the entire family can find
the perfect bag without having to leave the comfort of their home, saving
both time and money."
In an effort to relieve the cost of college expenses, eBags launched the
"Wishin' for Tuition Instant Win Sweepstakes." During the 10-week instant
win sweepstakes, the company will award $25,000 in cash and prizes that
include laptop backpacks from top brands such as Nike, Timbuk2, and
Victorinox. Students and parents can both play to win cash and prizes from
now through September 14, 2008. Visit the Wishin' for Tuition Instant Win
Sweepstakes at www.eBags.com/WishinForTuition.
eBAGS' TOP TRENDS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 2008:
This 2008 Back to School season, students will not only transport their
belongings to and fro', but essentially "wear" their personalities on their
backs and at their sides. eBags.com rounds up this season's top brands,
most popular bag styles and trends, for every type of student. With more
than 15,000 backpacks, messenger bags, totes, and accessories, shop the
world's largest back to school selection at www.eBags.com.
BACKPACKS -- Discovering the perfect backpack is all about being able to
express your individuality and unique personality through bold colors and
fun prints, while also adding ease to your daily schedule with innovative
features. Daypacks that can carry everything from books to laptops to
skateboards are a must. Top backpacks for fall: JanSport SuperBreak (the
world's number one selling backpack, available in 40 colors), the North
Face Surge, DaKine Campus, eBags Downloader, Hurley's One and Only, High
Sierra Curve.
MESSENGERS -- Looking for a bag with more edge, style, and attitude than
your traditional backpack? eBags.com offers messengers for everyone: bags
equipped to carry laptops, urban skate inspired bags and business cases for
the young professional. Trendsetting and bestselling messengers include:
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag, Crumpler The 5 Million Dollar Home, eBags
Kalya Town Square, JanSport Elefunk, Maddie Powers Collection bags by
Mobile Edge, Keen Alameda, Case Logic Canvas Messenger Bag, Aaron Irvin
Canvas Messenger Bag.
TOTES -- More than just an accessory, totes and oversized handbags are the
"new backpack" for many girls and young women in middle school through
college. Popular tote trends include bags that are flat, convertible with
adjustable size options and bags that carry books and/or laptops. Must
have looks for fall include bags made of nylon with patent trims, that are
offered in muted colors, grays, and jeweled tones. Top handbag brands: Vera
Bradley, Roxy, eenamaria, Kipling, My Oilcloth.
For the trendsetting student that does not want anyone else on campus to
sport her bag, eBags.com hosts an exclusive online boutique named "On the
Streets" which showcases bags from 70-plus emerging designers across the
country. Fashionistas can discover handbags from the latest up-and-coming
designers, who are often only available in small boutiques, located in just
a few cities.
WHEELED BACKPACKS are becoming more common among preschoolers and
elementary school aged children, all the way to the college crowd. These
bags are primarily designed for use where heavy book loads make a
traditional backpack uncomfortable or stressful on the back. Top rolling
backpacks: eBags Router, High Sierra Runaround, JanSport Wheeled Superbreak
and/or Driver 8, Hurley Royce, Columbia Science Park Cyberroller,
YOUNGER KIDS -- Preschool through elementary school aged kids want a bag
that is as cute as they are, yet sturdy and functional. Ideal bags for
students 4-10 years of age are smaller kids backpacks designed specifically
for short torsos and rolling backpacks. Kids' favorite backpack styles
feature: bright multi-color bags from Miquelrius; classic prints from
Disney; celebrity characters such as Hannah Montana, High School Musical,
Disney Princesses, and Dora the Explorer.
LUGGAGE -- As college students travel between home and campus throughout
the year, top styles for easier travel include lightweight luggage, wheeled
backpacks and rolling duffels. Popular luggage trends include unique
patterns, edgy prints, bold colors, and casual-outdoorsy looks. Bags
designed for the snowboard, skateboard or surf enthusiast also popular for
the active student and traveler. Top luggage brands: Eagle Creek, JanSport,
Zuca, eBags, Roxy, High Sierra.
ACCESSORIES -- Don't forget to pack essential accessories inside the bag!
Lunch bags and coolers are available in funky prints and bright colors from
brands such as Built NY, Elle and eBags. Electronics cases and neoprene
laptop sleeves feature everything from graffiti to animal prints, to plaids
and floral. Discover the most unique laptop sleeves from these brands:
Designer Sleeves, GYMSPacific, California Leash Company.
About eBags.com
eBags is the world's leading online retailer of luggage, handbags, business
cases, backpacks and accessories for all lifestyles. With over 7.5 million
bags sold and 1.4 million unbiased customer reviews, eBags features more
than 36,000 products from over 520 brand names such as Vera Bradley,
Samsonite, Tumi, The North Face, Dakine, JanSport, Kenneth Cole, Kathy Van
Zeeland, kate spade, Fossil, and Nike. eBags also hosts On the Streets, an
online boutique that showcases 70-plus emerging designers and allows
customers to meet new designers through intimate avenues that include video
and personal interview Q & A. eBags is a proud supporter of the fight
against breast cancer and donates 10% of the retail price of each Pick Pink
product towards breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.
eBags.com is a part of eBags, Inc. which includes eBags UK. For more
information on eBags, please visit www.eBags.com.
CONTACT:
Laila Mahmud
eBags
Public Relations Coordinator
Em: Email Contact
Ph: 303.967.2276
