Back to School Inflation

Back to School Inflation

A parent shops for school supplies deals at a Target store, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in North Miami, Fla. This back-to-school shopping season, parents, particularly in the low to middle income bracket, are focusing on the basics like no frills rainboots, while also trading down to cheaper stores, including second-hand clothing, as surging inflation takes a toll on their household budgets. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)