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Our back-to-school survey reports that about half (49 percent) of back-to-school shoppers are employing one or more money-saving strategies this year, led by buying cheaper brands than usual (20 percent) and seeking more deals/coupons than in the past (also 20 percent).
As back-to-school shopping ramps up, financial experts warn that impending tariffs may inflate prices, prompting 62% of Americans to shop earlier this year. Oklahoma's tax-free weekend, starting August 1,
Back-to-school shoppers are worried about the economy and tariffs and starting their shopping early, according to The National Retail Federation. Shoppers are also pulling back on some purchases for back to school.
Famous Footwear teamed up with Pressley Ridge and the Ticket to Dream Foundation to give foster kids a chance to feel seen and excited.
Back-to-school shopping is kicking off earlier than usual as families rush to stock up and avoid potential tariff impacts. New data shows two-thirds of U.S. parents have already started buying supplies for the upcoming year.
Half of back-to-school shoppers say they are hitting stores earlier this year compared to last year specifically because they are worried tariffs will increase prices, the NRF’s survey found. Many school essentials like backpacks, clothing, and electronics are imported into the United States.
Chief of policy programs at the Century Foundation Angela Hanks joins ABC News Live to give tips and tricks on budgeting for back to school shopping.
More than 50 children ages 5-18 got the chance to get back-to-school shopping done Saturday at the Famous Footwear in Cranberry Commons. The event was organized by the Ticket to Dream Foundation, Pressley Ridge and Famous Footwear to ensure that those children get new shoes.
Holly Quartaro, fashion and lifestyle director at Galleria Dallas, joins WFAA Daybreak to share trends for back-to-school shopping.