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Record back-to-school spending and shifting retail logistics

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Latest: Back-to-school season drives complex retail logistics

The 2026 back-to-school season is characterized by record-high spending alongside intensifying financial pressure on families. While total U.S. spending forecasts vary, the National Retail Federation (NRF) projects K-12

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Rising global back-to-school costs

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Latest: Back-to-school costs rise amid inflation and tech demand

Families and educational institutions are facing rising costs for back-to-school essentials due to inflation and increased demand for technology. In Barbados, the Eden Lodge Youth Charitable Trust increased its programm