Back-To-School Report

Retailers and consumers are shifting their attention to the upcoming back-to-school season. TransUnion surveyed consumers about their back-to-school shopping plans and priorities, payment methods and more.

This year, roughly half of households expected to spend the same amount on back-to-school items compared to 2022, while 35% planned to spend more.

Download the report for valuable insights regarding:

• How consumers expected inflation to impact their back-to-school shopping plans
• How much families planned to spend on back-to-school shopping – and what credit options they are planning to use to pay for it
• How shopping options born from pandemic-era necessity — such as curbside pickup and contactless paying options — are trending 
• What steps consumers expect retailers to take to protect their identities and personal information