Nearly three-quarters of back-to-school shoppers expect to spend the same amount or more this year than they did in 2024, according to a new PwC survey. The results indicate a value-oriented consumer, ...

Back-to-school spending is projected to increase, with 62% of Americans expecting to pay more this year than last year. Many families (36%) plan to cut back in other areas to afford back-to-school ...

Some key back-to-school essentials such as backpacks cost more this year due to a recent uptick in inflation. Concerns that potential tariffs could drive prices even higher are forcing many parents to ...