Back-to-school season is here, and many families are bracing for bigger shopping bills than years past. That may be why nearly 1 in 5 (18%) of Canadian parents plan to purchase or acquire ...

Parents often spend hundreds of dollars each year on back-to-school clothing and supplies. Coupons, secondhand purchases and bulk buying can save money and offset the cost of inflation.

In October (when kids are still asking for new back-to-school clothes), retailers will likely review their notes from this year’s playbook. Here’s hoping they get high marks.