It's the final stretch for back-to-school shopping, and new data finds parents are paying more this year for supplies and waiting longer to finish buying them. Families with children in K-12 are ...

Back-to-school supplies are getting more expensive for parents and teachers. The team from "The Indicator" explains what one school district is doing to address the issue. A new school year is here, ...

Lisa Ward was startled at the prices on sneakers when she recently went back-to-school shopping for her twin boys. “All of them were at least $10 or $20 more than last year. That pissed me off, but I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. America parents headed into back-to-school shopping season ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

US retail sales showed surprising strength during the back-to-school season – a sign that Trump’s tariffs haven’t yet cowed shoppers as the Federal Reserve weighs a decision on cutting rates.