by Mike Duff | Jul 27, 2026 | Retail Articles
Research from Snipp suggests back-to-school spending is likely to rise, but consumers will make adjustments as to where, what and how they purchase in response to rising costs, economic uncertainty and inflation. The economic pressure has prompted many consumers to... by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2026 | Retail Articles
Walmart said it is posting its lowest back-to-school prices since 2019 on the most popular school supplies, affordable solutions for every stage of the scholastic journey and healthy meals to fill lunchboxes as the company also touts delivery and pickup conveniences.... by Mike Duff | Jul 15, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Some 62% of consumers already had started shopping by early July for an academic year that looks to set spending records, according to the annual back-to-school survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Although the... by Peter Giannetti | Jul 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumers are becoming “far more intentional about when, where and why they make purchases,” Circana’s chief industry advisor Marshal Cohen wrote in a recent blog post in the wake of big June retail promotions. Cohen, noting a snapshot of modest year-over-year gains... by Mike Duff | Jul 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
In Deloitte’s 2026 Back-to-School Survey, parents polled revealed they plan to spend $557 per student in grades K-12, down $13 year over year or about 2%, as economic considerations impact the selling season. With adjustment for inflation, the survey result... 