NEW YORK — This year’s back-to-school season isn’t as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year’s — but it’s not great either.
Americans are spending only when the item and price are just right, according to August reports that major chains released Thursday. And analysts expect stores will need to keep discounting to keep shoppers spending this fall and in the holiday season while they grapple with job worries and tight credit.
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