NBC Selected Publishes 31-Plus Back-to-School Deals as Families Face Record $1,437.79 College Spending
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Updated · NBC News · Aug 7
NBC Selected Publishes 31-Plus Back-to-School Deals as Families Face Record $1,437.79 College Spending
1 articles · Updated · NBC News · Aug 7
Summary
NBC Selected released a back-to-school guide with 31-plus deals and expert tips as families brace for record spending this season.
NRF data cited in the guide puts average spending at $863.86 for K-12 students and $1,437.79 for college students, driving demand for discounts.
RetailMeNot data showed clothing and shoes topping shopping lists, and experts advised buying day-one essentials now while delaying extras, teacher-specific requests and some dorm items for later markdowns.
Target, Kohl’s and Land’s End were among retailers offering discounts of up to 60% to 70%, while experts also pointed shoppers to student and teacher discounts, cashback stacking and state sales-tax holidays.
The guide framed back-to-school shopping as a season-long budgeting exercise, urging families and teachers to spread purchases over time and track savings opportunities beyond opening day.