As kids head back to school, retailers are anticipating big spending based on recent trends. In August 2010, U.S. consumers spent $7.4 billion at family clothing stores, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Only in November and December were sales significantly higher. Similarly, sales at bookstores in August 2010 totaled $2.2 billion. And choices for where to spend the money abound, the agency reports. In 2008, there were 28,429 family clothing stores, 7,349 children and infants clothing stores, 28,178 shoe stores, 9,373 office supply and stationery stores, 22,116 sporting goods stores, 9,708 bookstores and 8,813 department stores.
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