This document provides a summary of the 2015 back-to-school outlook. It includes a calendar of key back-to-school dates in September 2014 and 2015. It then summarizes forecasts for lower back-to-school spending compared to last year. Off-price retailers are outperforming other retailers due to lower prices. Unemployment rates continue to decline while retail sales growth remains slow. The document concludes with highlights of popular back-to-school fashion trends and upcoming retail industry events.