It’s that time of year again: The kids are headed back to school. Of course, as those raising kids know, that also means spending money to get them ready for back to school — and that can be expensive ...

Back-to-school shopping may be a yearly ritual, but for many families, it’s also a source of mounting stress. With 63% of U.S. shoppers planning to participate this season, according to RetailMeNot, ...

While no one claimed having children was going to be cheap, the cost of back-to-school shopping gives me sticker shock every year. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that the average ...

Believe it or not, the return to school is right around the corner for kids. While this may come as a welcome relief for parents, it also can mean a major shopping bill. This back-to-school season, ...

U.S. shoppers began back-to-school shopping earlier than ever this year Families spending $128B on school and college needs in 2025 Parents turn to discount retailers, AI tools, buy-now-pay-later ...

Back-to-school shopping season is officially in full swing. As parents and students fill their carts with notebooks, sneakers and outfit upgrades, one question looms large: Where are kids actually ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about consumer trends shaping the future of retail. Parents today are juggling rising costs and packed schedules but won't ...

It’s hard to believe, but in the blink of an eye, everywhere you look, it’s all about back-to-school shopping. Whether you’re shopping for your child’s new school year or helping them find exactly ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. My family has been homeschooling for the past four years, but my kids grew up attending public school, ...

Back in the 80s and 90s, school shopping seemed straightforward and relatively inexpensive. While I'm not sure if the grandparents who raised me would agree, a recent survey shows that the average ...