Gadgets, shoes to lift back-to-school spending
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U.S. families will shell out almost $564 for back-to-school merchandise this year as student demand for hot electronics and trendy footwear drives up the cost of returning to school, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
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The average shopper will spend $527 on back-to-school merchandise this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Tips on how to save for your child's education.
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Time is running out for the best deals on student loans.
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See which gadgets today's college students use the most.
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The discount retailer readies its back-to-school quarterly report.
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By Mark Albright, St. Petersburg Times, Fla.  Sep. 15--Prices of flashy, high-tech TV gear may be plummeting, but  Americans are spending more on digital sets than ever.
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Services and businesses are boosting tech spending with network equipment purchases, researchers say.
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Consumers undeterred by escalating credit problems and a weakening housing market went on a back-to-school buying spree last month, helping many retailers rebound from July's disappointing sales. But analysts are still worried that economic concerns might curtail shopping in the critical months ahead.
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If this monthÂs online retail offerings are any indication, 2006Âs back-to-school shopping season was all about college students.
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To tempt back-to-school shoppers into  buying yet another pair of blue jeans, U.S. retailers are  turning to gimmicks like free movies and music downloads.
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A low-cost laptop, designed for children in developing countries, will go on sale in North America.
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Schools lag behind much of society in using technology, but students are seeing benefits and clamoring for more access to computers, the government says.
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Consumers increased their spending in July by the largest amount in six months and the back-to-school shopping season got off to a strong start in August, boosting hopes that the economy will not stumble into a recession this year.
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Video games are great back-to-school items -- and they're also great investments.
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With a weak back-to-school season behind them, the nation&#39;s retailers are focused on the holidays and what steps they need to take to get consumers excited about shopping again.