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US back-to-school spending trends

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Latest: US back-to-school spending hits record $146.8 billion

July 2026 forecasts confirmed a record $146.8 billion total back‑to‑school spend, roughly $43.3 billion for K‑12 and $103.5 billion for college students. Early shopping accelerated: 62 % of families had purchased by earl