Shopper numbers plummeted across almost all retail destinations last week, down 21.7% from the previous week and a massive 28% year on year, according to data from Springboard.

High streets were most affected, with numbers plunging 31% on the previous week and 41% year on year, while shopping centre footfall fell 25.4% year on year. 

Retail parks saw a slight increase in footfall earlier in the week, as panicked shoppers headed to large out-of-town food stores. However, as panic buying slowed and more stores closed their doors, footfall deteriorated as the week progressed. By week’s end, retail park footfall was down 2.9% overall.