| % of Americans spending more on these items during the 2014 back-to-school season than they did tin 2013 | |
| Dorm or room furnishings | 70 |
| Transportation (bike, vehicle, bus pass) | 62 |
| Clothing | 57 |
| School supplies | 48 |
| Laptops, tablets, other electronics | 46 |
Sources:
, gallup.com

A more stable economy and new promising economic recovery figures have encouraged Americans to spend more during the 2014 back-to-school spending season. The most popular target of discretionary spending has been dorm or room furnishings.