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Back-to-school spending on track to hit record high

The Champion | Decatur

Aug 6, 2026

Back-to-school spending in America is expected to hit an all-time high of $148.8 billion, according to a survey sponsored by National Retail Federation (NRF), an industry trade The…

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Back-to-school spending on track to hit record high

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