All Footfall data articles – Page 2
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NewsUK retail footfall takes ‘disappointing turn’ during the start of summer
Retail footfall in the UK has taken a “disappointing turn” during the beginning of summer despite a more promising start to the year.
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NewsRetail footfall in May flat as consumers stay cautious
UK retail saw a small drop in footfall in May as the flat figures reflect a month shaped by cautious customers, half-term holidays and a change in consumer habits.
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NewsSunny April helps drive marginal footfall uptick
Footfall in March and April combined increased by 0.2% year on year, according to the latest BRC-Sensormatic footfall figures.
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NewsEaster footfall outstrips 2024 levels
Retail footfall across the UK was relatively flat in the week leading up to Easter, but increased consumer activity helped it surpass 2024.
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NewsMother’s Day boosts retail footfall in March but Budget costs are expected to hit in April
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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NewsMother’s Day 2025 drives more shoppers to stores
UK shoppers were keener to get what they needed for Mother’s Day this year, with footfall rising for all shopping destinations across the weekend.
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NewsFebruary footfall rises thanks to half-term and Valentine’s Day
UK retail in February saw a rise in footfall across all destinations as shoppers took advantage of the half-term break and Valentine’s Day.
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NewsHeavy retail promotions drives ‘welcome’ January footfall boost
UK footfall rose in January following a dissapointing festive season, as cash concious shoppers descended on UK retail destinations in the hunt for bargains.
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NewsPhysical retail footfall is growing as experiential shops and office returnees drive visits
Physical retail is proving resilient as more people are visiting retail destinations thanks to the increase in experiential shops and people returning to the office.
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NewsUK high street spend declined as shoppers took part in a ‘cautious Christmas’
UK high streets saw a drop in sales in December as shoppers decided to take a cautious approach to Christmas spending, according to data from Rendle Intelligence and Insights shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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DataGolden quarter footfall and what it means – in charts
December’s footfall numbers did not provide the hope that retailers were looking for ahead of 2025.
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NewsDecember footfall is given a boost as retailers brace for ‘challenging’ 2025
UK retail in December saw an uplift in footfall across all destinations as shoppers flocked to stores over the festive season.
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NewsFootfall on peak shopping day rises as shoppers enjoy ‘last splurge’ ahead of Christmas
The peak shopping day before Christmas, December 23, has proved a hit for retailers
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NewsFootfall has peaked at just the right time for retailers in the run-up to Christmas
Christmas might not have come early for retail but it is at least coming, with footfall predicted to soar over the last weekend before the big day.
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NewsUK shoppers are expected to spend £86bn over the festive season despite ‘cautious Christmas’
Exclusive: The total spend by UK shoppers is expected to increase 1.8% to reach £86.4bn this Christmas, according to data from Rendle Intelligence and Insights shared with Retail Week.
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NewsExperiential high streets and social media are set to drive footfall over golden quarter
Experiential high streets and social media are set to drive retail footfall over peak season, according to MRI Software’s outlook shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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NewsBattersea Power Station has recorded a leap in summer footfall
Battersea Power Station has recorded its “strongest summer to date” as footfall increased due to new brands, events, installations and pop-ups.
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NewsAugust retail footfall has seen a ‘marginal’ rise despite summer holidays and UK riots
Retail footfall in August saw a “marginal” uplift in a month that usually sees shoppers on summer getaways.
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NewsFootfall plummeted across the UK in the week marred by far-right riots in English cities
Footfall across the UK fell in the last week as far-right riots and looting broke out in cities and towns across England.
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NewsPlanning reform is ‘essential’ for improving retail footfall, says BRC
Planning and business rates reform is “essential” for retail footfall recovery in the medium and long term, and would help town and city centres “thrive”, according to the British Retail Consortium.