% of Americans spending more on these items during the 2014 back-to-school season than they did tin 2013 | |
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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.