| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 24, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 24, 2026, 7 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/back-school-2026-shopping-costs-edge-higher-families-spend-more-supplies-shoes-clothing/19729604/ |
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- As students return to school, families are facing slightly
higher back-to-school shopping costs this year, according to data from the
National Retail Federation.
Families across the United States are expected to spend more than $43 billion on
K-12 back-to-school shopping. The Nati...