 Glad you're with us. Welcome into Tuesday. Just as many parents recover from the hangover of summer camp expenses, which average $87 per day this year, they're facing another dreaded retail ritual, and that's back-to-school shopping, which has evolved into a major consumer event. The National Retail Federation says families with elementary to high school-aged children expect to spend an average of $875 on clothing, shoes, electronics, and school supplies this year, almost matching last year's record high.