Info from the National Retail Federation’s annual survey related to back-to-school shipping shows that total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion. “With the economy thriving thanks to tax reform and growing consumer confidence, we expect to see a very strong season,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said. “College spending is expected to be at its highest level ever, and back-to-school will be one of ...