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How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 15 – Parents use budgeting, second-hand clothes, and retailer discounts to manage back-to-school costs; 42% say they would go into debt to support children's social needs, survey finds.

  • According to the National Retail Federation, families are projected to spend an average of $858.07 during the back-to-school shopping season, covering supplies, clothing and electronics.
  • A May 2024 NerdWallet survey found, 42% of parents plan to save ahead of time this year and 21% have already started back-to-school shopping.
  • According to the survey, 52% plan to shop during sales to save money, and 20% report they’ll use “buy now, pay later” services, all to reduce costs.
  • However, 42% of parents of children in K-12 or college say they’d go into debt to help children fit in at school, while 10% of back-to-school shoppers say they’ll likely go into debt for supplies.
  • From Thursday 17th July, M&S will launch 20% off across Back to School ranges in stores only, as the company statement confirms.
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