Between laptops, smart phones, etc. electronics tops the list of college spending (aside from tuition) by 18+ students and their parents. Check it out.
US Consumer Spending on Back-to-College Products, by Category, 2008 (billions)
- Electronics.....................................$11.05
- Clothing.........................................$7.01
- Dorm/apartment furnishings.................$4.74
- School supplies.................................$3.57
- Shoes.............................................$3.05
- Collegiate gear..................................$1.84
Note: ages 18+; includes spending by parents of college students and college students themselves
Source: BIGresearch for National Retail Federation (NRF), “2008 Back to School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey,” July 22, 2008
