Back-to-School Shopping Under Pressure | Virginia Beach News

Tariffs are driving up back-to-school costs by about 8%, hitting essentials like notebooks and pencils. Experts urge parents to budget first, compare prices in-store (many match online deals), and take advantage of this weekend’s tax-free shopping for clothes up to $100. Plus, check local events for free supplies and haircuts—and support drives like Operation School Supplies to help others while saving yourself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38988cec6a84b26f