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US back-to-school spending hits record $146.8B amid rising-p
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Latest: California families face rising back-to-school costs
The 2026 back-to-school season is characterized by record-high spending and significant price pressures. The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts total U.S. spending of approximately $146.8 billion, distributed bet
US back-to-school supply drives and spending stress
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Latest: Back-to-School Season Sparks Parental Anxiety and Community Supply Drives
By late July 2026 the back‑to‑school rush continued to strain family budgets while community groups expanded free‑supply events. A National Retail Federation survey showed 46 % of parents were waiting for the best deals