Retailers try to keep up with big demand for back-to-school items
July 22, 2021
Retailers are feeling the pressure to maintain stock positions for high demand products kids will need at school due to supply chain interruptions. The National Retail Federation has forecast a 6.4 percent increase in back-to-school spending this year.
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