Back-to-school spending projected to hit record $43 billion, survey shows

Name: Back-to-school spending projected to hit record $43 billion, survey shows
Uploaded: 2026-07-23T17:45:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 57 s
Description: According to the National Retail Federation, total back‑to‑school spending for K-12 students is projected to reach $43 billion, the highest on record. Families are expected to spend an average of $863 per student, which is about $5 more than last year. Rising prices for certain school supplies are contributing to higher costs, prompting many families to look for ways to save.

According to the National Retail Federation, total back‑to‑school spending for K-12 students is projected to reach $43 billion, the highest on record. Families are expected to spend an average of $863 per student, which is about $5 more than last year. Rising prices for certain school supplies are contributing to higher costs, prompting many families to look for ways to save.