In an effort to follow trends, students and their families are delaying back-to-school purchases, which could hurt an economy heavily dependent on consumer spending to stay afloat.
Later Back-to-school Shopping Changes Retailers’ Plans
By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD, New York Times
Mon, 08/27/2012 - 4:41am
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