Back-to-school shoppers look for latest trends, deals ahead of new school yearWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The countdown to the first day of school is underway, and families are heading to stores to check one big item off their lists: back-to-school clothes. At Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, shoppers are searching for the latest styles while also keeping an eye out for deals. For Hannah Isley, a rising ninth grader at Laney High School, shopping for the new school year is also a chance to find a style that feels right as she begins a new chapter. “I think it’s just like a new, fresh start, just having a new experience in high school; it’s just such a cool experience,” said Isley. With families buying everything from clothes to school supplies, Coffey said finding deals can help students stretch their budgets without sacrificing their personal style.