Back-to-school - statistics & facts

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Total combined planned back-to-school/college expenditure in the U.S.
135.5bn USD
Clothing and accessories share of total back-to-school spending
40%
Share of U.S. consumers who expect to spend the same as last year on back-to-school supplies
45%

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