In the money: Back-to-school sums don’t add up
Author: Leonie Barrie | 1 September 2009
Kids aren't the only ones dreading going back-to-school; this year retailers too are fearful that the second busiest shopping season after Christmas will fail to deliver a much-needed boost to their finances. While forecasts suggest consumer spending is likely to slow, value retailers and discounts are set to win the day, as Leonie Barrie reports.
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