US EditionStudy: Back to School Shopping Hitting Parents Pocketbooks This Year
UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – Nearly 75% of parents plan to spend the same or more on school supplies despite rising costs and economic uncertainty, with many shopping earlier to avoid price hikes from tariffs.
- Milwaukee organizations like Hispanics for School Choice plan to give away school supplies starting August 3 to help families prepare for the school year.
- This season follows retailers stocking up early due to looming tariffs, while many parents begin shopping sooner to avoid rising prices and potential shortages.
- Consumers remain cautious, focusing spending on essentials and value, with retailers responding by offering discounts, loyalty perks, and targeting families and teachers.
- Deloitte forecasts back-to-school spending rising to $570 per student, with 75% of parents willing to shift brands if prices increase and many using social media and AI to find deals.
- As families tighten budgets due to higher prices and economic uncertainty, both consumers and retailers emphasize affordability, convenience, and assistance to ease back-to-school expenses.
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Milwaukee families budget for back-to-school shopping
As summertime comes to an end, families are gearing up for back-to-school shopping and the expenses that come with it."You do have to budget 'cause it's a price tag of its own, said Dody Cooper.Back-to-school shopping is an exciting time for kids and a price tag for parents. For Cooper, she says her daughter loves the finer things."Of course she picks out the really good stuff and with that comes a price. She has expensive taste, said Cooper.Coo…
Study: Back to school shopping hitting parents pocketbooks this year
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The tax-free holiday is just days away, but this year, a study found that parents planning for some back-to-school shopping will have to dig deeper into their wallets due to higher prices. "Overall, the spending compared to last year is going up about 4 percent," Beth Klongpayabal with Savings.com said. LOCAL NEWS: University of Oklahoma leading the way for next generation weather data training A jump like that never …
Survey: Inflation less impactful this year; still, nearly 1 in 3 back-to-school shoppers are making changes to save
When it comes to back-to-school shopping, some of us might think fondly of new backpacks and the scent of fresh pencils. But Bankrate’s 2025 Back-to-School Shopping Survey shows others might simply see dollar signs.
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