Booksellers see mixed sales as parents watch spending

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September 4, 2026

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Booksellers see mixed sales as parents watch spending

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Sascha Wilson

With the start of the new academic year just days away, parents and businesses on High Street, San Fernando, have mixed views on the back-to-school season.

Some booksellers are reporting an uptick in sales, while others say business has been slower than usual, as parents try to manage the cost of school supplies.

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