Back-to-School Shoppers Start Early as Tariffs Loom

Back-to-school shoppers start early as tariffs loom

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and this year, many families are checking off their lists earlier than usual.

Families going into debt for back-to-school supplies jumps by double digits

Parent.s cited inflation and concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year

Shoppers rush to buy school supplies before potential tariffs take effect

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than usual this year, as families scramble to buy supplies before new tariffs take effect next month. For many shoppers, it’s all about beating the clock. With tariffs set to impact the cost of imported school essentials starting Aug. 1, parents and grandparents are hitting stores to avoid potential price hikes. According to the National Retail Federation, two-thirds of back-…