Back-to-school spending trends and surveys
A roundup of surveys from American Express and others shows parents expect to spend about 325 per child this year, with teens and parents stressing over fashion and budgets. The piece notes cash remains common for purchases, reveals style concerns across high schoolers, and highlights a promotion by Airwalk tied to a charitable underwear drive.
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American Express
International Mass Retail Association
International Council of Shopping Centers
Tr. Maxx
Jane Joyce
T.J. Maxx
McCall's Magazine
Ron Taffel
Taffel
Ublic
Jericho Promotions
Broadway
New York
N.Y
On the Level teen advice column debuts in magazine
Dr Mark Schneider and teen Kelly Burdick tackle common youth issues in this advice feature. Schneider collaborates with Onondaga County Mental Health and maintains a private East Syracuse practice. Burdick, Ska neateles High School class of 1995, co hosts the column and invites reader questions via P O Box 4915 Syracuse 13224.
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Mark Schneider
Onondaga County Mental Health Department
Syracuse
Kelly Burdick
Skaneateles High School
Fj Magazine
P.O. Box
Teen weighs concerns spark call for healthy path
Dear On the Level reader asks about weight gain after growth critch and seeks safe options. A physician and dietician guidance is advised to assess ideal weight, plan exercise, and choose credible resources. Stay positive, focus on health, and avoid fad dieting.
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Eid
Pilla
Kelty
Calvin Klein Jeans Ad Campaign Sparks Controversy
In New York Calvin Klein Inc halted a provocative jeans campaign after widespread protests from child advocacy groups and media backlash. An industry observer notes the ads targeted 14 to 22 year olds with MTV and YM magazine placements, delivering far more publicity than cost. The designer cited misunderstanding and social responsibility as reasons for cancellation.
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Leen
Calvin Klein
New York
Klein
MTV
Millstein
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Bely Starling
Karen Keane Syr
HY North
Kelly Clairmont Schuylervilta
Jessica Mackle
Saratoga Springs
Shanika Mitchell Corcoran High
T.J
Reece
Jeans
New York City
Calvin Klein Inc
Klein and Company
Gates
Klein Jeans
Alan Millstein
The
Fashion Network Report
Paination
Guess
Levi's Jeans
Erik Lucius Ir
Seattle Times
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