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47% -- back to school spend growth rate for US families (2026)
U.S. families are expected to spend roughly 47% more on back-to-school shopping compared to 2025.
- Approximate increase ('roughly 47%')
- Part of increase reflects higher prices linked to geopolitical factors
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47%
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2026
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B
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75
Source Trust
60
Citation Chain
60
Independence
30
Methodology
35
Freshness
95
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PwC
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https://www.thecanadianvanguard.com/savvy-shoppers-kick-off-back-to-school-bargain-hunt-amid-cost-pr… ↗
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Savvy Shoppers Kick Off Back-to-School Bargain Hunt Amid Cost Pressures - The Canadian Vanguard
Savvy Shoppers Kick Off Back-to-School Bargain Hunt Amid Cost Pressures
American families are diving into back-to-school deals earlier than ever this year, snapping up discounts on backpacks, electronics and other school essentials even as higher food and gas prices leave many feeling stretched.
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PwC estimate, year-over-year increase partly attributed to higher prices
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US families: 47% back to school spend growth rate. Source: PwC (2026). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/back-to-school-spend-growth-47pct
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