As we approach mid-August, school is almost, if not already, back in session. If you're scrambling to get your last-minute back-to-school shopping done, we have you covered. From special back-to-school sales to the latest fall fashion trends, Simon malls offer product for every kid and any style. 

In other news this week, Apple announced an update that will make your emoji library more inclusive, while Instagram rolled out a very familiar feature called 'Instagram Stories.' Check it out and much more, below.  

Industry News:

Like Magic, Muggles Make New Harry Potter Play Disappear From Bookstores, New York Times

Apple's New Emojis Show Women Working and Men Getting Pampered, Fortune

Instagram just cloned Snapchat’s Stories feature to get more people sharing, Recode

Client Coverage:

Best Campus Ready Looks Ft. Fall Colors, Her Campus

5 Tips for Making Back to School Shopping a Breeze, It’s Fitting

BACK TO SCHOOL: THEN AND NOW, Don’t Quote the Raven

Back-to-school for parents means back to shopping, Press Democrat

Start-up invents a cotton shirt that's resistant to coffee, wine and sweat, CNBC

Wasserresistente Kleidung!? & mehr Gehirnleistung durch Let it BRAIN!? - Gadget Time #28, Tommy’s Gadget Time

Back-To-School Shopping Guide, Colorado Parent

Back-to-School Shopping Made Easy, Sonoma Mag

Messy Eaters, Meet the Shirt of Your Dreams, Food & Wine

AFTERNOON RELAXATION, Gold Dipped Chaos

Columbia Center Mall sponsors back-to-school event, Tri-City Herald

Bay Area parents prepare for back to school shopping, KRON 4

Back To School Shopping And Festivities at The Shops at Montebello + Giveaway AD, That's It LA