A new survey from Bankrate says that 30% of shoppers are changing how they shop for supplies due to inflation.

Adding to the traditional back-to-school pressure is the need for up-to-date technology. According to a survey from CNET, 78% of shoppers are worried about being able to afford tech purchases.

Back-to-school shopping could cost more, maker of Carter’s, OshKosh says Atlanta-based maker of kids apparel and accessories feels weight of tariffs even as it has diversified its manufacturing.

Also new this year is a clothes drive. Selvik said not only did United Way and its volunteers need a place to sort the supplies and assemble the backpacks, space was needed to sort clothes by size ...