Back-to-school shoppers return to stores, hunt for deals amid mounting prices

The back-to-school shopping season has arrived as inflation continues to push up prices and squeeze consumer budgets.

But the mother of two is planning to splurge a little on a back-to-school shopping trip.

"It's the one time of year other than Christmas that I do believe in buying them brand new outfits," said the Victoria, B.C.-based mom of kids aged nine and 11. "Otherwise I typically shop at second-hand stores like Poshmark."

The back-to-school shopping season has arrived as inflation continues to push up prices and squeeze consumer budgets.