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UK retail footfall fell 1.1% year on year in January, as severe weather conditions kept shoppers away during the week, according to new data from MRI Software.
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Shoppers stayed away from high streets during Black Friday, raising concerns that weak consumer spending could hinder economic growth.
Retail footfall across the UK continued to decline during the second week of September following the start of the new school year and return to work for those who had been on holiday.
UK retail footfall remained flat in June but a summer of events, warm weather and sports could give a boost to July.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK retail in December saw an uplift in footfall across all destinations as shoppers flocked to stores over the festive season.
Retail footfall in November saw its greatest month on month increase since 2013 despite chaos from storm Bert.
Retail footfall in October saw a small decrease due to factors including bad weather, a shift in school holidays and consumer caution ahead of the budget, according to MRI Software.
Retail footfall in September declined as widespread flooding, children going back to school and falling consumer confidence affected traffic.
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.
Retail footfall in August saw a “marginal” uplift in a month that usually sees shoppers on summer getaways.
As the latest retail footfall data from MRI Software shows a “dismal start” to the summer, despite a boost from the Euros, Retail Week sits down with marketing and insights director Jenni Matthews to discuss the impact
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.
Retail footfall in April saw a monthly rise of 1.2% across all destinations as shoppers made their way to high streets, battling bad weather conditions and rail strike disruptions.
Retail footfall in March increased across all destinations as the Easter weekend helped boost footfall.
Retail footfall across all locations increased in February as the school half-term drove shoppers to stores.
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
Retail saw a stores renaissance in 2023, as many shoppers returned to bricks and mortar following a surge in online shopping during the pandemic.
