This back-to-school shopping season, parents — particularly in the low to middle income bracket — are focusing on the basics while also trading down to cheaper stores amid surging inflation.
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Read More »August 3, 2022 Comments Off on Inflation weighs on back-to-school buying for many families
This back-to-school shopping season, parents — particularly in the low to middle income bracket — are focusing on the basics while also trading down to cheaper stores amid surging inflation.
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Read More »August 19, 2015 Comments Off on Survey: Brick and mortar retail still dominates school shopping
Brick and mortar retail stores continue to hold their own against online retailers when it comes to back-to-school shopping. Shopping for school items is expected to accelerate during the next few weeks, and a recent nationwide survey by JLL found ...
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Read More »October 6, 2011 Comments Off on Retail trade group sees modest holiday sales gain
NEW YORK — The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects winter holiday sales to rise 2.8 percent to $465.6 billion this year. That would be smaller than 2010’s 5.2 percent increase, but it’s higher than the average ...
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Read More »September 7, 2011 Comments Off on Outlet malls a big hit for back-to-school shoppers
NEW YORK — Parents have a new goal this back-to-school shopping season: Buy their kids the name brands they want without spending like it’s 2007. After the recession began in late 2007, cost-conscious consumers sought out the cheapest shirts and ...
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Read More »September 6, 2011 1 Comment
NEW YORK — Teens are heading back to school, but it’s the retailers catering to them that are getting the first test. They’re hoping their expanded selections of funky tee shirts and hip-hugging jeans will attract students like Dale Gibson, ...
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Read More »September 6, 2011 Comments Off on Back to school is a test for teen retailers
NEW YORK — Teens are heading back to school, but it’s the retailers catering to them that are getting the first test. They’re hoping their expanded selections of funky tee shirts and hip-hugging jeans will attract students like Dale Gibson, ...
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Read More »August 12, 2011 Comments Off on Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in July
WASHINGTON — Consumers spent more on autos, furniture, clothing and gas in July, pushing up retail sales by the largest amount in four months. The gain signaled that Americans are a little more confident in the economy and could helped dispel ...
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Read More »August 4, 2011 Comments Off on Retailers report solid sales gains for July
NEW YORK — Many U.S. retailers posted solid sales in July as deep discounts and sweltering heat drove shoppers to air conditioned malls. But analysts worry that momentum won’t continue through the back-to-school shopping season. Despite a flow of bad ...
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Read More »July 15, 2010 Comments Off on Back to school retail predictions mixed
Not shockingly, it’s really anybody’s guess as to how back-to-school sales will turn out this August. With the stock market and consumer confidence levels bouncing back and forth between the plus-side and the minus-side, it seems like a Magic 8 ...
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