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Billions expected to be spent on back to school shopping

(WTAJ) — Back to school shopping is already underway and analysts are predicting a record year for sales.

Deloitte expects spending to hit $27 Billion, while the National Retail Federation predicts that number will clock in at $26 Billion.

Families with children in grades K -12 are expected to spend nearly $700.