Retail - Victor Jung

The 2026 Retail Shopper Is Closer, Faster, and Older Than the Hype

September 10, 2026 by Victor Jung

Placer’s five charts show 2026 retail trips are short, hyper-local, older, value-led-and still hungry for experience.

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