When it comes to back-to-school spending, consumers say they are feeling better and plan to spend more money and shop in more stores, according to The NPD Group. A decreasing number of consumers that tell NPD they plan to spend less; 38% of respondents said they plan to spend less this year compared to last year’s 44%, according to the Port Washington, NY-based company’s annual back-to-school spending intentions report. “We are certainly seeing signs that consumers are willing to open thei...