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Back-to-School Costs Are Climbing Again: Which Expenses Do Parents Forget Until August?

As summer winds down, many families think the biggest back-to-school purchases are already behind them. Then August arrives, and a wave of overlooked expenses begins piling onto the budget. While backpacks, notebooks, and lunchboxes usually make the shopping list, several hidden costs often catch parents off guard. According to the…

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9 Back-to-School Expenses Parents May Be Able to Get Covered

9 Back-to-School Expenses Parents May Be Able to Get Covered

Back-to-school shopping can put a serious dent in a family’s budget, especially when supply lists seem to grow every year. According to the National Retail Federation, families collectively spend billions of dollars annually on back-to-school purchases, making it one of the biggest seasonal expenses outside the holidays. The good news…

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Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday

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Returns in this economy?! How retailers are cracking down on their free return policies ahead of Black Friday

Consumers have gotten used to ‘ordering first and asking questions later’ shopping with so many retailers offering free returns but that trend may be coming to an end as merchants clamp down

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A lighter Santa’s sleigh: Two out of five Americans plan to spend less this holiday season amid economic uncertainty

Around a third of Americans think the US economy will get worse in 2026

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ETF Investors Bet On Retail Revival As Holiday Spending Set To Hit Record High

As the holiday season shifts into high gear, retail investors find a new cause for celebration. This year may prove one of the most lucrative on record for the sector, with the National Retail Federation forecasting that U.S. holiday sales will range from $1.01 trillion to $1.02 trillion. The mix…

Holiday Hiring To Plunge To 15-Year Low, Says NRF: Here's What Jobseekers Need To Know

Retailers are expected to add just 265,000 to 365,000 seasonal jobs this year, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday. The forecast is the lowest holiday hiring tally in at least 15 years, down from 442,000 last year and NRF said, is consistent with a softer labor market.

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Halloween candy prices have nearly doubled in five years as sticker shock continues to hit America

Halloween candy prices have nearly doubled in five years as sticker shock continues to hit America

A 100-count Halloween candy bag now costs $16, over triple inflation, FinanceBuzz reports

The Independent UK

12 Holiday Sections That Encourage Wasting Cash

12 Holiday Sections That Encourage Wasting Cash

Every holiday season, stores transform into glittering wonderlands designed to loosen your wallet. From endcap displays to “limited-time” deals, retailers rely on emotional triggers that make even the most budget-conscious shopper overspend. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American plans to spend more than $890 during the holidays,…

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Cost of Halloween costumes and candy spooking shoppers this year as Trump’s tariffs could spike prices

Cost of Halloween costumes and candy spooking shoppers this year as Trump’s tariffs could spike prices

Nearly 90 percent of Halloween merchandise includes at least one imported component, according to the Halloween and Costume Association

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Empty store shelves are coming as companies cancel orders from China amid tariff concerns

Empty store shelves are coming as companies cancel orders from China amid tariff concerns

Number of freight vessels scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles is on track to be down by 31 percent for the week ending May 10

The Independent UK

Toy stores could go bust under Trump’s proposed international tariffs

Toy stores could go bust under Trump’s proposed international tariffs

Nearly 80 percent of U.S. toys are manufactured in China, one of the countries the president-elect has threatened to target with immediate charges on imports

The Independent UK

Cyber Monday Sales Surge Expected To Break Records

Cyber Monday Sales Surge Expected To Break Records

Cyber Monday sets record online spending, reflecting strong holiday sales trends and consumer shift to e-commerce.

Cyber Monday Blowout Deals On Top Tech; Get Ready To Save Big On Gizmos

Cyber Monday Blowout Deals On Top Tech; Get Ready To Save Big On Gizmos

The National Retail Federation first saw a spike in online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving in 2005, which led to the creation of Cyber Monday, one of the largest online shopping days of the year.

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Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Consumers in the U.S. are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to make the most of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon on Cyber Monday

How Tariffs Will Impact Clothing and Toy Prices in 2025

U.S. toy makers warned customers of fewer toys and higher prices this year.

Trump's Tariff Plan Could Cost American Consumers up to $78 Billion in Annual Spending, Study Reveals

A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) says the proposed tariffs would mainly impact consumer product categories

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Many retailers offer 'returnless refunds.' Just don't expect them to talk much about it

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too

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Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?

Halloween was once a time of both tricks and treats. Lately, Halloween has become one big treat for businesses, with consumers spending an estimated US$11.6 billion on this one-night holiday. That’s roughly the same amount of money as Americans spend on children’s books each year.

50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool

We're well into spooky season, pandas. And if you're looking for some crafts to turn your humble abode into a haunted house, we've got plenty of inspiration right here! The post 50 Cheap And Creepy DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Look Unbelievably Cool first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Holiday Spending Expected To Increase This Year Despite Consumers Acting 'More Cautiously'

The National Retail Federation forecast that total sales in November and December would grow between 2.5% and 3.5%, compared to the same period in 2023.

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Retailers Face Scary Halloween As Customers Cut Back On Spending

The National Retail Federation forecasts a 5% drop in sales to $11.6 billion, with costumes and greeting cards taking the hardest hits.

The False Narrative Driving California’s Popular Anti-Crime Ballot Initiative

Prop. 36 creates stiffer penalties for some theft and drug crimes and has overwhelming support, but big retailers do not cite theft as a leading threat, and property crime is the lowest in 50 years.

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Disney Working With Affinity Solutions To Gain Insights Into Retail Behavior

Arrangement will generate real-time outcome data

US Retail Sales Forecast To Increase 2.5-3.5% In 2024

National Retail Federation projects moderate retail sales growth for 2024, driven by consumer resilience and economic factors.

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