How Much Denver Area Parents Will Spend on School Supplies in 2023.

Aug 3, 2023, 8:53 AM | Updated: 12:17 pm

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The National Retail Federation says this year will be the most expensive ever for back to school shopping. Americans will spend $41.5 billion on back to school supplies. That’s up from $36.9 billion last year. Other findings:

– the average family will spend $890 on school supplies or $25 more than last year

– 69% of families expect to buy at least one electronic item for this school year

– biggest reason why back to school supply prices are rising.. inflation followed by longer school supply lists

I get it!! These lists get longer every year!!! This is just for my 1st grader … Might need to rethink this Mega Millions thing!!! YOU at least can sign up for Employee of the Day! KOSI 101 Employee Of The Day

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